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St John & St Elizabeth Hospital LondonChiswick Medical CentreThe Chiltern Hospital The Shelburne Hospital Online consultation

60 Grove End Rd

01135269896

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Bond House, 347-353 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick

01135269896

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London Rd, Great Missenden

01494 890890

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Queen Alexandra Rd

01494 890890

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Dr Piers Clifford is a highly regarded consultant cardiologist, with over 35 years of experience, currently practising in London, Great Missenden and High Wycombe. His expertise encompasses a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, stent procedures, hypertension management, coronary angioplasty, and atrial fibrillation.
 
Dr Clifford commenced his medical career with a first-class degree in Physiological Sciences & Medicine from Oxford University, followed by his MBBS degree from St Mary's Hospital, Oxford in 1987. Upon completion of his initial medical studies, he undertook medical training at the prestigious St Mary's Hospital in London, followed by subspecialist training in in cardiology and general internal medicine at the renowned Hammersmith Hospital, which led to his appointment as a consultant cardiologist in 1999.
 
In addition to the aforementioned areas, he takes a special interest in syncope (fainting), chest pain, breathlessness and inherited cardiomyopathies. 
 
Furthermore, alongside his clinical practice, Dr Clifford actively contributes to the academic and research aspects of cardiology. He serves as an honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London and plays a pivotal role in teaching undergraduate students at Oxford Deanery. He also actively participates in multiple professional organisations including the British Cardiovascular Society, British Cardiovascular Intervention Society, American Heart Association, and the Royal Society of Medicine.

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The Wellington HospitalThe Portland HospitalKing Edward VII's HospitalSchoen Clinic London

South Building, 8A Wellington Place

02070316356

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205-209 Great Portland Street

02070316356

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5-10 Beaumont Street

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66 Wigmore Street

02070316356

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Mr Stewart Tucker is a highly-experienced consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon based in London. He practises in several prestigious hospitals and clinics across London, including the Wellington Hospital in which he has worked for over 21 years. His areas of expertise include scoliosis in adults and children, degenerative lumbar spondylosis, spinal tumours, sciatica, spinal deformity and disc prolapse.

Mr Tucker completed his MBBS in 1988 at The Middlesex Hospital, University College London, his FRCS in 1992 at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and finally, obtained his FRCS (Orth) in 1996.

He became a consultant spinal surgeon at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in 1999 and later began practising at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in 2004. He is now a senior spinal surgeon and clinical lead at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust and honorary consultant spinal surgeon at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He practises privately at The Wellington Hospital, The Portland Hospital, King Edward VII’s Hospital and the Schoen Clinic London.

Additionally, Mr Tucker is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association, British Cervical Spine Society and British Scoliosis Society.

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The Bridge ClinicCircle Reading HospitalVirtual consultation

156-160 Bridge Rd

02045762295

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100 Drake Way

02045768238

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Dr Alia Ahmed is a highly respected consultant dermatologist based in Maidenhead and Reading, who specialises in pyschodermatology, treating the mind and skin together. She is also renowned for her expertise in hair loss, acne, rosacea, skin cancer and eczema.

Dr Ahmed is a dual trained medical practitioner, having first studied psychology with clinical psychology at the University of Kent before qualifying in medicine from the University of London, Bart’s and the Royal London School of Medicine. Following further training within the Oxford deanery, she completed a year-long clinical research fellowship in psychodermatology before undergoing specialist training in dermatology in London. She was appointed as a consultant dermatologist in 2017 and currently works within the Frimley Health Foundation Trust, where she is also clinical lead. She sees private patients at The Bridge Clinic, Maidenhead and Circle Reading Hospital.

Additional to her clinical responsibilities, Dr Ahmed is a highly esteemed educator and holds the position of honorary lecturer in her specialty of psychodermatology at the University of Hertforshire. She additionally frequently shares her expertise and research at international meetings of colleagues and her numerous academic publications appear in peer-reviewed journals. She is also a well-established contributor to a number of the UK’s leading magazines and newspapers, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, The Times, Glamour and The Telegraph.

Dr Ahmed is a member of the Royal College of Physicians’ dermatology section and holds senior positions in several esteemed professional bodies, including as the Thames Valley and Wessex regional representative for the British Association of Dermatologists and an executive committee member for Psychodermatology UK. She is also a panel member of the Vitiligo Society and a contributor to the UK’s All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin.

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HCA The Wellington HospitalElstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre (HCA)Platinum Medical Centre (HCA)

Wellington Hospital South Bldg, 8A Wellington Pl

02038840543

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Elstree Road

02038840543

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15 - 17 Lodge Road

02038840543

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Mr Neil Dorward is a distinguished consultant neurosurgeon based in London. He is renowned for his expertise in low back pain, degenerative disc disease, pituitary tumours, sciatica, meningioma, and brain tumours.

Before qualifying in medicine from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in 1989, Mr Dorward obtained a degree in neurosciences from the University of London. He then pursued specialist training in neurosurgery, dedicating several years to complete a research degree centring on the use of technology in intra-operate image guidance for neurosurgery. Mr Dorward is an appointed fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Neurology section and has been awarded a Master of Surgery degree from the University of London. He serves as a consultant neurosurgeon at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and also holds the esteemed positions of clinical lead for governance and for endoscopic neurosurgery. Mr Dorward sees private patients at HCA The Wellington Hospital.

Mr Dorward is a clinical research programme director and is a faculty member for neurosurgery training courses with the Royal College of Surgeons. He has published numerous academic papers which appear in peer reviewed journals.

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Winfield HospitalOnline

Tewkesbury Rd, Longford, Gloucester

1174715797

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Miss Hui-Ling Kerr is a highly respected consultant spinal surgeon based in Longford, Gloucester. She is renowned for her expertise in sciatica, spondylolisthesis and spinal surgery and also specialises in spinal cord compression, back pain and neck pain.

After completing a bachelor’s degree in speech science and communication at the University of London, Miss Kerr qualified in medicine in 2004 from Imperial College London. She completed her orthopaedic training in the Bristol deanery where she attained her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2017. She then undertook several specialist fellowships in Ontario, Canada and Cardiff, Wales, during which time she gained invaluable experience and expertise in degenerative and trauma spine surgery and conducted research on chronic lumbar disc herniations and biomechanical treatment of high grade spondylolisthesis. Miss Kerr was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust where she continues her specialist practice in adult degenerative spine and general orthopaedic trauma. She sees private patients at the Winfield Hospital in Longford, Gloucester.

Miss Kerr is actively involved in education and is a qualified ATLS instructor, having taught on more than sixteen provider courses. In 2013, she was awarded a Master’s in medical education with distinction from the University of Nottingham and in 2020, also completed the British Orthopaedic Association’s esteemed ‘Future Leaders’ programme. As well as training fellow medical professionals, Miss Kerr has been involved in the teaching of medical trainees at the University of Nottingham and students on the Royal College of Surgeons spinal course in Bristol and Cardiff.

Miss Kerr was the first elected female member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons’ executive committee and currently serves as the society’s membership representative, having previously held the position of diversity representative. She is a passionate promoter of inclusion in surgery and organised the first ‘Women in Spine’ educational meeting in the UK, amongst many other events. She has travelled internationally as an invited speaker on careers in spinal surgery and has given numerous presentations at key conferences of fellow spine specialists worldwide. Miss Kerr has authored twelve academic papers which are published in peer-reviewed journals.

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The London ClinicOrthopaedic SpecialistsPrime Health Harley Street

20 Devonshire Place, Marylebone

02039702412

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Harley Street Specialist Hospital, 18-22 Queen Anne Street, Marylebone

02039702412

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45 Queen Anne St

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Professor Nima Heidari is a leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon in London who specialises in treating foot and ankle conditions, including trauma, sports injuries, bone infection and lower limb reconstruction.

Professsor Heidari qualified from St George’s Hospital before undertaking his orthopaedic and trauma training at the Royal London Hospital. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2009. After completing his training in 2011, he worked at the Bristol Limb Reconstruction Unit where he gained expertise in the management of foot and ankle pathology, complex trauma and lower limb reconstruction.

Professor Heidari has travelled widely to further his knowledge in his field and has amassed fellowship experience in trauma and foot and ankle surgery from many centres of excellence in Europe, Canada and the USA.

These include the Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Harbor-UCLA Medical Centre, California, University of Utah Orthopaedic Centre, Salt Lake City, Medical University of Graz, Austria and the University Hospital of Lille, France. In 2012, following his Travelling Fellowship in the USA and Canada, Professor Heidari became a fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.

He has published his work in over 60 peer-reviewed scientific journals as well as published several book chapters. He regularly trains junior surgeons at the Royal London Hospital and teaches courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the UK and Europe. Professor Heidari has chaired the AO Trauma UK advanced foot fracture course for the past four years.

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Private Therapy Clinic

63 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1BQ

02045920060

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Dr Dinesh Kannan is an experienced consultant psychiatrist at Private Therapy Clinic. He specialises in ADHD, depression, anxiety, binge eating disorder, bipolar disorder and burnout. With a background in medicine and additional qualifications in psychiatry and neuroscience, Dr Kannan is committed to providing evidence-based care in both NHS and private care settings.
 
Having achieved Section 12 (2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983 and approved clinician status, Dr Kannan is recognised for his proficiency in psychiatric care. Drawing from his extensive NHS experience, he diagnoses and treats various mental health conditions, employing a tailored, multidisciplinary approach.
 
Dr Kannan's expertise in using clinical diagnostic instruments for assessing autism, along with his training in CBT and DBT, reflects his dedication to precision and patient-centred care. While he does not conduct EMDR therapy himself, Dr Kannan collaborates effectively with psychological therapists to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
 
Known for his approachable demeanour and strong work ethic, Dr Kannan is valued by colleagues for his clinical skills and compassionate care. He is committed to advancing mental health care through his holistic approach, making a positive impact on the lives of his patients.

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AN Medical Servicese-consultation

The Charterhouse Clinic 98 Crawford Street, Marylebone

02071732197

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Dr Nirupam Purkayastha, based in London, is a highly accomplished consultant rheumatologist and general physician, specialising in various aspects of rheumatology including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, joint injections, fibromyalgia, and gout.
 
Dr Purkayastha undertook his medical education at Queen Mary University London in 2008. He further pursued his academic interests by completing his PhD at the William Harvey Research Institute at the same university in 2021. His doctoral research focused on joint ultrasound in inflammatory arthritis and joint tissue gene analysis. Prior to his current position at AN Medical Services, he contributed significantly to patient care at King’s College Hospital in London.
 
His commitment to advancing knowledge in rheumatology is evident through his groundbreaking research, which was published in the prestigious Annals of Rheumatic Diseases journal in 2018. Dr Purkayastha's research interests are focused on exploring innovative approaches to managing patient symptoms. He is actively involved in developing novel therapies for chronic pain management, with plans to implement them in the near future.
 
In addition to his professional roles, Dr Purkayastha is a valued member of The Royal College of Physicians and the British Society for Rheumatology, reflecting his dedication to continuous learning and professional development.

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Albyn Hospital

21-24 Albyn Place

01313806072

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Ms Lynn Stevenson is a skilled consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in Aberdeen who specialises in laparoscopic lower GI (gastrointestinal) surgery. With more than 20 years of experience, she is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of haemorrhoids, anal fistula, bowel disease, hernias and colorectal cancer. Ms Stevenson currently sees patients at Albyn Hospital.

Ms Stevenson qualified from the University of Aberdeen and completed a Masters in Medical Law at the University of Glasgow. She became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2010, before going on to accomplish the prestigious Ethicon laparoscopic colorectal fellowship at Morriston and Singleton Hospitals in Wales, where she acquired proficiency in complex surgical techniques that improve patient outcomes. Upon her return to Scotland, Ms Stevenson was appointed consultant colorectal and general surgeon at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and later, at Albyn Hospital. She is on the GMC’s specialist register for general surgery since 2011.

In addition to her specialised clinical roles, Ms Stevenson has also served as regional surgical advisor for the Royal College of Surgeons. She is, at present, a member of various professional organisations, including the British Medical Association and The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Focused on patient-centred comprehensive care, Ms Stevenson provides her patients with quick access to consultations and thorough investigations.

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Nuffield Health Brighton HospitalSpire Gatwick Park HospitalThe Wellington Hospital part of HCA Healthcare UKVirtual consultation

Warren Road, Sussex, Brighton

02081649814

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Povey Cross Road

02081649814

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8A Wellington Pl

02081649814

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Mr Mansoor Foroughi is one of the country's most well-trained consultant neurosurgeons. He is a decorated, leading name in his highly-specialised field of medical practice, held in high esteem by patients and peers alike. 

Mr Foroughi's highly-skilled practice focuses on the latest and best-suited, patient-centred techniques in the management of complex cerebrospinal fluid section (CFS) disorders, particularly normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, arachnoid cysts and CSF pathway lesions.  

Mr Foroughi takes pride in his active and instrumental role in developing management of CFS disorders, and using innovative and advanced technology combined with a multidisciplinary approach in brain and spine surgery within his areas of interest.

His wide-ranging expertise includes: 

• Complex brain tumour surgery 
• Vascular brain and spine surgery alongside key hole surgery of the brain
• Keyhole brain surgery
• Lumbar and cervical spine disc surgery
• Cervical spine disc replacement
• Spinal stenosis decompression
• All emergency brain and spine surgery 

He is passionate about specialisation, teamwork and sharing knowledge with his award-winning team work for Neurosurgery and Innovation. Mr Foroughi incorporates these important elements into his clinical practice in order to ensure that his patients receive the best combined expertise available.

Mr Foroughi is based in Brighton, where he is in private practice at Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital and Spire Gatwick hospital and previously has worked as full time consultant Neurosurgeon in the NHS since 2011 in Birmingham QEH and subsequently in Brighton until 2022. He also has a regular weekly clinic and practice at The Wellington Hospital in London.  

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