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Dr Fu Siong Ng is a consultant cardiologist based in London who specialises in arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, cardiac (catheter) ablation, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and palpitations. He practices privately at The Harley Street Clinic in Central London, BMI Syon Clinic in Brentford and Imperial Private Healthcare in West London alongside his honorary consultant cardiologist roles for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Ng is a clinical academic and alongside his medical work, where he performs catheter ablation procedures for a range of arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, atrial tachycardias, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and ventricular ectopy/tachycardia and implants cardiac devices like pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders and biventricular pacemakers (CRT), he conducts research into arrhythmogenic mechanisms.

He is the executive director of the ElectroCardio Maths Programme at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. It's a multidisciplinary initiative bringing together research leaders from clinical electrophysiology, biological sciences and physical sciences to address key challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias. 

He is a clinical senior lecturer in cardiac electrophysiology for Imperial College London and clinical lecturer in cardiology for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with several fellowships including the Fellowship of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC) and is a Certified Electrophysiology Specialist at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA). 

Dr Ng's dedicated skill and research is complemented by his qualifications; he has an MBBS (Distinction) and a BSc (Hons) in Basic Medical Sciences with Clinical Pharmacology from St. George's Hospital Medical School at the University of London alongside a diploma in Advanced Studies in Cardiac Arrhythmica Management from Maastricht University in the Netherlands and a CCT in Cardiology. 

Further to his clinical work, research and qualifications, Dr Ng has received several high-profile awards. Most recently he won the Imperial College London President’s Award for Excellence in Research in 2018 and he also received third prize in the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society (ECAS) Best Oral Abstract Prize in 2016. He is a recognised speaker while his research has been published in several peer-reviewed publications and text books.  

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Mr David Bell is a London-based neurosurgeon who specialises in complex spinal surgery. His NHS practice is King’s College Hospital where he is a key part of the supra-regional complex spine team, he also operates at a number of prominent private clinics including HCA UK at The Shard. His specialist interests are degenerative spinal disease, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), disc replacement surgery, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, back pain surgery, spinal tumours and spinal fractures. Mr Bell strongly supports a multidisciplinary approach to all disorders of the spine and regularly leads MDT (medical diagnosis and therapy) spine and neuro-oncology meetings.

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Mr Michael Gaunt is consultant vascular surgeon with over 30 years’ medical experience and a specific interest in the minimally invasive treatment of venous disorders including varicose veins, thread veins and spider veins.

Mr Gaunt performs approximately 2000 consultations and 1000 treatments a year and undertakes all consultations and treatments personally to ensure the highest possible standards and provide a truly bespoke patient experience.Most consultations are one stop, with a Duplex ultrasound scan performed during the consultation enabling an immediate explanation of the problem and a treatment plan to be formulated. Information leaflets and a detailed letter describing the consultation are provided so patients are fully informed before making treatment decisions. Mr Gaunt’s team of secretaries are available to co-ordinate care and deal with any queries that arise.

Mr Gaunt treats medical and cosmetic conditions from unsightly thread veins, spider veins, red veins facial veins through to infected venous ulcers and DVT. Mr Gaunt specialises in the Endovenous Laser Ablation, Radiofrequency, Clarivein and Foam Sclerotherapy techniques for the treatment of varicose veins and injection micro-sclerotherapy and Veinwave for thread veins and facial veins.

Mr Gaunt qualified in Medicine/Surgery from the University of Leicester with his MB ChB awarded with distinction and subsequently an MA from the University of Cambridge. He was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1992. His Doctorate degree (MD) was awarded with distinction based on scientific research which for the first time identified the cause of strokes during arterial surgery leading to strategies to make the operations safer. In recognition of these achievements, he has been awarded multiple National and International prizes and awards. Mr Gaunt has published over 130 research papers, authored three medical textbooks and given invited lectures to learned societies around the world.

Mr Gaunt worked in the NHS for 25 years including 12 years as consultant vascular surgeon at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Mr Gaunt went full-time in Private Practice in 2012 and has clinics based in London, Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.

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Professor Tan Arulampalam is an award-winning consultant general surgeon based in Colchester, Essex and London, with a special interest in minimally invasive pilonidal sinus (EPSIT) and anal fistula surgery,(VAAFT), gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery and colorectal surgery. He has also developed skills in minimally invasive pilonidal sinus (EPSIT) and anal fistula treatment (VAAFT). He also specialises in minimally invasive techniques, using both laparoscopy and endoscopy in many of his procedures.

Professor Arulampalam is a dedicated consultant and is equally committed to teaching. Currently, he runs numerous surgical and laparoscopic skills courses and has developed a masters programme in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. His current interest is the use of artificial intelligence in surgery, blockchain technology in medicine, patient safety and human factors and how we train the surgeon of the future.

Professor Arulampalam gained his Medical Degree by the University of London following five years at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical School, training at numerous London teaching hospitals. His Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England was awarded in 2003 after which he was awarded a travelling fellowship by the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI). He is on the research committee of the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons and a member of the council of the ALSGBI. Today, Professor Arulampalam runs his private practices, teaches and spends time doing charity work, including his membership on the Board of Beating Bowel Cancer and training surgeons in low and middle income countries.

He also co-edited the Essential Surgery (6th Edition), a surgical textbook featuring simplified problem-solving with illustrations, which is used by medical students in the UK and around the world. 

With a focus on value-based healthcare, Professor Arulampalam is looking to triage patients through telephone consultations and video consultations so that he can ensure patients are on the correct pathway from an early stage and get their diagnosis accurately. This is good for the patient, the doctor, and is extremely time efficient.

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Dr Boon Lim is one of London's leading cardiologists and electrophysiologists. He specialises in heart rhythm disturbances, pacing and syncope at Imperial College and at his Harley Street clinic. He leads the established Imperial Syncope Diagnostic Service at Hammersmith Hospital and is frequently invited to national and international meetings to share his experience. He has a special interest in the mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) and is highly-skilled at using modern 3-D mapping technologies.

Dr Lim has been awarded the prestigious Top Doctors Award in each of it's editions in 2017, 2018, and 2019-20. The Top Doctors Awards are peer-nominated by other medical specialists of the doctors that they would recommend to friends and family in times of medical need.

Dr Lim was awarded several distinguished prizes during his medical training at Cambridge University where he obtained a double First Class Honours Degree. He has continued his passion for education and research serving as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College where he supervises several PhD students. He is very actively engaged in all aspects of research with a particular interest in developing the best techniques for treating atrial fibrillation. He is invited to speak both nationally and internationally to discuss his findings and to teach other physicians about the best techniques for complex mapping and ablation of atrial fibrillation and other complex arrhythmias.

He leads a very active syncope research team based at the Imperial Syncope Diagnostic Unit and is looking to improve healthcare delivery for patients through use of effective online education to help improve the quality of life for patients across the UK. 

Dr Lim is the author of the Penguin Life Experts book 'Keeping Your Heart Healthy' published in September 2021.

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Dr Michael Michail is a highly esteemed Consultant Interventional Cardiologist based in Sussex who specialises in all aspects of general and interventional cardiology. His private practice is based at the Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital and Spire Montefiore Hospital.

He sees patients with a wide variety of conditions, including chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, blackouts, hypertension and cholesterol (lipid) disorders. Dr Michail also has a specialist interest in the management of coronary artery disease and aortic valve narrowing.

Dr Michail uses the latest in diagnostic technology, including ambulatory electrocardiogram (EGC) and blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI. In addition, he has a vast amount of experience carrying out cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, pressure wire studies, intravascular imaging and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Dr Michail completed his medical training at St George's Hospital Medical School in London. Following this, he underwent cardiology training in prestigious tertiary centres in London, including The Heart Hospital UCLH and Barts Heart Centre. He subsequently completed a three-year PhD and interventional fellowship at MonashHeart in Melbourne, Australia in collaboration with University College London. Dr Michail remains active in research and education, and is an honorary clinical senior lecturer at Brighton & Sussex Medical School.

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Mr Amit Kotecha is a highly esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in hip and knee problems. He is a leading expert in hip and knee replacement surgery, robotic surgery, personalised joint replacement and revision hip replacement surgery. He is also highly experienced in partial knee replacement and the management of both knee pain and hip pain.
 
Mr Kotecha practices at the Spire Little Aston Hospital and the Spire Parkway Hospital. He uses modern operative techniques and enhanced recovery protocols to reduce pain, aid swift recovery and excellent outcomes for his patients. Aside from his role as a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Kotecha regularly teaches on musculoskeletal courses for GPs and trainee surgeons.
 
Notably, Mr Kotecha has collected a vast number of different prizes throughout his medical career. He also regularly lectures at national and international meetings. He is keen on teaching. Mr Kotecha is an honorary associate clinical professor at the University of Birmingham and was an honorary senior clinical lecturer at the University of Leicester prior to this.

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Dr Sue Peacock is a consultant health psychologist based in Bedford and Milton Keynes, who focuses on improving people’s ability to manage their chronic pain and adjust to the different circumstances and challenges faced every day. Dr Peacock’s ultimate aim is that her patients lead fulfilling lives despite having health conditions.

Dr Peacock has a PhD in psychology, is registered as an advanced hypnotherapy practitioner, an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner and has diplomas in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and life coaching.

She uses a variety of psychological principles and theories in her clinical practice, drawn from her broad knowledge base of various different therapeutic techniques and approaches. Dr Peacock tailors an approach to each individual patient and considers how life experiences affect each person, taking into consideration how a person views themselves, how they think, feel, behave towards others and live within their relationships and everyday life. She uses this to highlight the best way forward for that person and breaks the cycles of unhappiness or distress that a patient feels trapped in. Dr Peacock has also published four books relating to how patients can empower themselves to manage their chronic pain and other long term health conditions. 



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Dr Robin Roberts is a leading cardiologist on Harley Street, London who has a particular interest in the management of difficult angina, heart failure, women’s cardiovascular health and the impact of mental health on the heart.

Dr Roberts qualified from Westminster Medical School, University of London in 1982. He completed cardiology training at Guy's Hospital, the London Chest Hospital and the National Heart and Lung Instiute, where he was a British Heart Foundation research fellow. He held an NHS Consultant post Queen Marys Hospital Roehampton and The Royal Brompton Hospital from 1997 until 2006, before moving into full-time private practice.

Dr Roberts had had a broad training in general medicine and cardiology, both invasive and non invasive.  He has a particular interest in chronic, refractory angina and in the management of individuals with ongoing cardiac symptoms, despite having normal coronary arteries. Many such cases have underlying microvascular dysfunction (microvascular angina). He also works closely with colleagues at the London Psychiatry Centre, providing support to patients with mental health problems, for whom the risk of developing cardiac disease is much higher than in the general population.

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Mr David Rowlands is a highly esteemed consultant gynaecological surgeon based in Wirral. With more than 35 years of experience, Mr Rowlands is internationally recognised for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic (minimal access) surgery for treatment and is very experienced in the management of endometriosis, menorrhagia and uterovaginal prolapse. He regularly carries out laparoscopic hysterectomy, excisional therapy for endometriosis, and myomectomy procedures, and as an accredited colposcopist, is qualified to perform colposcopy diagnostics and treatment as well. Mr Rowlands is a specialist recognised by the British Menopause Society in the management of menopause. He currently sees patients at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral and is a consultant gynaecologist in Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board in North Wales training consultant colleagues in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.

Mr Rowlands originally qualified from the University of Birmingham in 1985. For 25 years, he held a senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist position at Wirral University Hospitals, where he was also Associate Medical Director for Strategy and Partnership. Prior to this, Mr Rowlands had served as Medical Director, before stepping down to allow more time for clinical work. Until 2022, he was the clinical lead for maternity for the NW Coast Strategic Clinical Network and the chair of the national NHS England clinical advisory group for the commissioning of specialist gynaecological services. He is chair of the NW Clinical Leaders Network, recognising his clinical and management leadership, as well as a member of the National CLN Board.

In the UK, Mr Rowlands is one of the first gynaecological consultants certified by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. Mr Rowlands is also the director of one of the national-accredited centres in the UK for the treatment of endometriosis, with focus on excisional therapy. The specialist multidisciplinary team at the centre receives referrals from within the UK and abroad. Mr Rowlands has also published on how it is possible to perform 99 per cent of hysterectomies by minimally invasive access - this is in comparison to the national figure of 40 per cent.

Further to his clinical work, Mr Rowlands is involved in research and medical education. He is an invited speaker at gynaecological congresses around the world, the author of publications, case reports and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals, and the co-organiser of the British and Irish Association of Robotic Gynaecologists meeting in Wirral. Mr Rowlands additionally worked as an honorary lecturer at the University of Liverpool from 1996 to 2021. With a comprehensive patient-centred approach to gynaecology, Mr Rowlands is highly regarded for his careful treatment planning and personalised patient care, supporting his patients at every step of their treatment journey.

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