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Dr Rabia Farooq is a highly experienced and respected consultant adult and addictions psychiatrist based in the East Midlands, who specialises in ADHD, depression and anxiety alongside bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and OCD. She privately practices at Magnolia Therapy Centre, while her NHS base is Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust.

Dr Farooq is an approved clinician with an impressive educational history. She has an MBBS from Government Medical College in Srinagar, India, and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). Following this, she completed her training in psychiatry with the Charing Cross scheme, specialising in general adult psychiatry and addictions.

Dr Farooq, who was the medical director of the East Midlands region for the Priory Group, has a wealth of experience across acute inpatient and community mental health services. She is expert in undertaking high-quality complex assessment and managing complex psychiatric conditions. Further to her specialisms mentioned above, she also diagnoses and treats first-episode psychosis, treatment-resistant depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as borderline personality disorder. 

She prides herself in an approach that's underpinned by evidence-based medicine, focused on individual care and treatment that's tailored to the patient's individual needs and preferences. Patients can expect that Dr Farooq will complete a comprehensive assessment and formulation, which is then followed by a detailed treatment plan.

Further to being a valued member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Dr Farooq has had her research work published and taught both undergraduate and postgraduate students at Imperial College London.

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Dr Ian Webb is a consultant cardiologist with a specialisation in interventional cardiology, working at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He has an extensive background in general internal medicine and cardiology, having trained in London and South-East England before pursuing sub-specialty fellowships in coronary and structural interventions at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals and King’s College Hospital. Dr Webb's academic journey began with a degree in Physiology and Pharmacology from Oxford University, followed by a PhD in molecular cardiology at The Rayne Institute. He further honed his expertise with a fellowship at Boston Scientific in Wellington, New Zealand.

Dr Webb's clinical interests span a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and valvular diseases. He is experienced in managing acute coronary syndrome, cardiogenic shock, and hypertension, as well as performing angioplasty, angiograms, and stent placements. His expertise also extends to advanced interventions like left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support, renal denervation, and the management of lipid disorders. With a focus on both treatment and prevention, Dr Webb is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with complex heart conditions.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Webb is actively involved in research and education. As a former British Heart Foundation Research Fellow, he has contributed to the field of molecular cardiology, and his work has advanced the understanding of cardiovascular disease. He is also the Director of the Cardiac Catheter Labs at King’s College Hospital and serves as a visiting interventional cardiologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals. Dr Webb is a member of the British Cardiac Society, the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society, and the Royal College of Physicians.

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Dr John Chinegwundoh is a highly-experienced respiratory physician in London and Ashtead, who holds a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of chest infection, cough, coronavirus, breathlessness, asthma and bronchiectasis. 

​Dr Chinegwundoh graduated from Cambridge University with a first-class honours degree winning the highly prestigious Albert Hopkinson Prize for Medicine at Emmanuel College. He has held a variety of posts throughout his training, which has helped him to obtain a wide spectrum of clinical experience.

In 2004, Dr Chinegwundoh became a consultant respiratory physician at Kingston Hospital before being appointed as the senior chest consultant in 2009. In 2018, Dr Chinegwundoh was appointed as the Clinical Director for Medicine at Kingston Hospital.

Dr Chinegwundoh further progressed his career when he spent three years on an international fellowship at the world-renowned Columbia University in New York. It was here that he completed his Doctorate studying the inflammatory process. 

Following on from his Doctorate research studying the immune system and the lungs, Dr Chinegwundoh holds a particularly strong interest in persistent cough, COPD, interstitial lung disease and respiratory infections.

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Dr Emma Jones is a highly regarded and accomplished consultant ophthalmic surgeon. She specialises in cataract surgery, glaucoma, chalazion, eye floaters, dry eyes and YAG capsulotomy. Her dedication to advancing medical knowledge and patient care has been reflected in her pursuit of academic excellence and commitment to leadership roles within the medical community.
 
Dr Jones holds a BSc in genetics from the prestigious University of London. Building upon this foundation, she further pursued her medical education and earned an MBBS with double distinction from the University of London in 1998, solidifying her expertise in medical practice. In 2001, she attained the esteemed MRCP qualification from the Royal College of Physicians, demonstrating her proficiency in internal medicine. Additionally, in 2003, she acquired the MRCOphth certification from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, emphasising her specialised knowledge in ophthalmology. Dr Jones also obtained the MRCSEd from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in the same year, underscoring her surgical expertise in the field. Continuing to excel in her career, she achieved the FRCOphth from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2011, reflecting her continued dedication to staying at the forefront of ophthalmic advancements. In 2020, she earned a Master's degree in education from Queen Mary University of London, enriching her ability to contribute to medical education and training.
 
Throughout her professional journey, she has held several prominent positions that have contributed to her expertise and leadership in healthcare. Since 2020, she has been serving as an associate dean for London, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex at Health Education England, where she has played a pivotal role in shaping the region's medical education landscape. Dr Jones commitment to enhancing patient care is evident in her role as the deputy service lead for the Moorfields Glaucoma Service, a position she has held since 2022. Furthermore, her continuous involvement as the audit lead for Moorfields Accident and Emergency since 2011 has reinforced her dedication to quality assurance and patient safety.
 
As a Royal College FRCOphth examiner, she actively contributes to maintaining the highest standards of ophthalmic education and assessment. She has also held significant leadership positions, such as head of school for London Ophthalmology from 2016 to 2020 and deputy head of School from 2015 to 2016, where she shaped the training and development of aspiring ophthalmologists.
 
Over the years, she has honed her expertise through various training programs and fellowships, including the Moorfields Glaucoma Fellowship in 2010-2011, St. Thomas’ Hospital and Kings Hospital Glaucoma ASTO Fellowship in 2009-2010, and the North London SPR Ophthalmology training from 2004 to 2010.

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Mr Mohamed El-Ashry is a highly experienced consultant ophthalmic surgeon in Swindon who specialises in cataract surgery (using standard, premium and toric lenses), refractive lens replacement, vitreoretinal surgery including macular hole surgery, epiretinal membrane, retinal detachment, vitreomacular traction and ocular trauma. Additionally, he manages medical disorders of the retina such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion including Anti-VEGF treatments. Mr El-Ashry also has an extensive experience in high-risk and complicated cataract surgeries.   

Mr El-Ashry undertook his basic specialist training in the Midlands and subsequently completed his higher specialist training in Edinburgh. He was awarded MD for his research on the genetics of ocular diseases. Mr El-Ashry has completed advanced fellowships in surgical retina in Edinburgh and Sheffield, followed by a surgical and medical retina fellowship in Hull.

Mr El-Ashry has presented more than 34 papers and posters in various international and national conferences and meetings. He has published over 24 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

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Professor Mohamed Zeinah is a leading consultant cardiothoracic surgeon based in Liverpool. His areas of expertise include mitral valve repair, coronary surgery, and the management of atrial fibrillation. Additionally, he is highly proficient in heart valve surgery, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, and the use of advanced techniques like off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery and total arterial revascularisation. 

Professor Zeinah consults privately at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. He originally qualified with an MBBCh from Ain Shams University and was also awarded an MD from the same institution for his clinical research in electrocautery maze for the treatment of chronic atrial fibrillation. Subsequently, he went on to obtain an MSc degree and a Cardiothoracic Surgery CCT from Oxford University Hospitals.

Notably, Professor Zeinah holds esteemed fellowships to both the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery and to the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery. As part of his extensive training, he also undertook prestigious fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at Southampton Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Freeman Hospital, Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, and John Radcliffe Hospital.

In addition to his clinical work, Professor Zeinah’s contributions to the field are further demonstrated through his numerous publications and close involvement in medical education. Currently, he serves as an associate professor in cardiac surgery at Ain Shams University and also plays a crucial role in mentoring and training the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.

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Dr Girija Sadalage is a highly regarded consultant neurologist practising at Circle Rehabilitation and The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham. Dr Sadalage has a vast array of experience treating chronic and acute neurological problems and specialises in Myasthenia Gravis, autoimmune encephalitis, neuromuscular disorders, headache, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. 

Dr Sadalage graduated from and completed her medical training at the University of Mysore, India. In 2002 she moved to the UK and undertook her neurology training in the West Midlands and earned a PhD qualification in clinical neurology from Nottingham University in 2021.

Dr Sadalage has a sub-specialist interest in neuroimmunology, running specialist clinics in neuroimmunology and neuromuscular disorders. She also has gained three years of experience researching Myasthenia Gravis and has published numerous papers on the topic. She currently runs Myasthenia trials at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

In addition to her private practice, Dr Sadalage is a consultant neurologist at The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.

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Mr Kieran Power is a highly skilled consultant plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon, based in several leading London clinics. His special interests include breast reconstruction, aesthetic surgery, skin cancer, and reconstructive surgery for other cancers including colorectal cancer, gynaecological cancer, head and neck cancer and sarcoma.

Mr Power trained partly in Ireland, before completing a fellowship in microvascular surgery at the Royal Marsden. He was then awarded a scholarship with the Royal College of Surgeons, completing his training at the Melanoma Institute Australia. Mr Power is published in numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented both nationally and internationally.

He has been commended for his research and received the John Calder Medal from the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, thanks to his work on wound healing research. He is actively involved in education, currently tutoring for MSc oncoplastic breast surgery at UEA. He has recently been awarded a Master of Aesthetic Surgery with distinction by Queen Mary University of London.

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Professor P.G. Roy is a highly-trained consultant breast and oncoplastic surgeon whose areas of expertise include breast cancer, family history of breast cancer, breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast implant surgery and breast reduction. She is the senior Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals and offers private consultations at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital and GenesisCare in Oxford. She was listed amongst the top breast surgeons in UK by 'Daily Mail' in 2018, chosen by her peers. 

She graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India and obtained her MD degree in research from Dundee University which focused on molecular markers in breast cancer. She did her higher surgical training in Oxford followed by a national oncoplastic breast fellowship in Nottingham, UK.

Professor Roy established a high-quality oncoplastic unit in Oxford for the treatment of breast cancer, which is actively engaged in clinical trials and research. She provides specialist surgical techniques to breast cancer patients such as partial and total breast reconstruction to improve oncological and aesthetic results. Additionally, she can offer implant reconstruction using ADM, total breast reconstruction with latissimus dorsi flap and nipple-areola reconstruction and symmetrization procedures for women who develop asymmetry following their cancer treatment.

Professor Roy is a founder trustee of Oxford Breast Buddy Group, a breast cancer support group that aims to support women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer. She works alongside a psychologist to encourage counselling and support to her patients as and when needed along the treatment pathway.

She is an examiner for FRCS Surgery examination with Intercollegiate Specialty Board and Regional Surgical QA advisor for National Breast Screening Programme in UK. She is also the principal investigator for national and international trials in breast surgery in Oxford and a Surgery Specialty lead for NIHR Thames Valley and South Midlands CRN network to encourage participation and facilitate engagement in surgical trials. 

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Dr Katerina Charakida is a dermatologist in London, working in a private practice and NHS Trust. She has vast experience with many conditions and treatments, but her focuses are acne and acne scarring, cosmetic and paediatric dermatology, moles, skin cancer, and Vaser liposuction amongst others.

After receiving her qualification in 1998, Dr Charakida continued with extensive training around the globe, studying under world-renowned surgeons and at internationally recognised centres. During this time, she picked up special interests in: Vaser laser, including Vaser Hi-Definition (Hi-Def) and Vaser 4D sculpting techniques; and fat harvesting and fat transfer for breast and buttock enhancements, for both cosmetic and reconstructive cases. This has led to Dr Charakida having a well-known reputation amongst her peers, especially in the London area.

All of her procedures include minimal scarring techniques, which Dr Charakida learned while studying under the best in the dermatology field. In addition to this, her priority is always in the best interest of her patients. Dr Charakida provides quality care to her patients with the focus to leave the best aesthetic results - whether the procedure was cosmetic or reconstructive. She has over a decade of experience with all procedures, including the Vaser Liposuction and Body Sculpting, making her one of the most competent in her field to offer these services.

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