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Mr Francis Gardner is a highly experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist. He is an expert in benign and malignant gynaecological conditions. Mr Gardner has advanced skills in both minimal access laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopic surgery and colposcopy. He has experience in complex benign and gynaecological cancer surgeries and surgery in patients with medical co-morbidities.

Mr Gardner is an expert in awake patient procedures such as hysteroscopic myomectomy, polypectomy and endometrial ablation. He has been invited to speak at various conferences related to gynaecology in Europe, the Middle East, America, Australia and South Africa.

After completing training in general obstetrics and gynaecology, Mr Gardner continued his studies to become specialised in gynaecological oncology to become registered as dual accredited by the GMC.

Mr Gardner is a former clinical director for gynaecology at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, where he led the development of the single visit endometrial cancer screening service for women with postmenopausal bleeding. He introduced the use of a hysteroscopic morcellator which has facilitated the treatment of polyps and submucous fibroids without general anaesthesia or sedation.

Mr Gardner has been awarded prizes for his work at national and international meetings, including The North American Menopause Society Meeting, British Gynaecological Cancer Society Scientific Meeting and The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress Meeting. In addition, he's had work published in various journals such as The British Journal of Cancer, The Lancet, Gynaecological Oncology and Climacteric.

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Dr Atul Gupta is an outstanding consultant respiratory paediatrician in London, who specialises in all conditions that affect a child, infant or young adult's breathing, lungs, airways and sleep.

Dr Gupta is one of the very few UK specialists in paediatric respiratory medicine and treats asthma, coughing, noisy and difficulty in breathing, wheezing, recurrent chest infections, snoring, pneumonia and allergies. His goal is to accurately diagnose and effectively manage a child's breathing problems. 

Dr Gupta’s research interests at the King's College Hospital, London, centres on asthma and airway disease. He has written widely on a range of respiratory-related conditions and has over 70 peer-reviewed papers and reviews.

He lectures internationally, in Europe, the USA, the UAE and India. Dr Gupta has received awards for his work and contribution to the field of paediatric respiratory medicine.

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Mr Shyam Kumar is presently serving as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in upper limb surgery at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary since 2011. His private practice clinics are at The Lancaster Hospital (Circle Health Group).

After completing his training at the Mersey Deanery and the Welsh Orthopaedic training scheme, Mr Kumar attained fellowship status in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons. He further honed his skills with a post-CCT fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the renowned Shoulder and Elbow Unit at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield. This experience provided him with extensive exposure to various shoulder and elbow conditions.

During the final year of his training, he also worked at the upper limb unit at Wrightington Hospital. His tenure as a research fellow in hip fractures at the University of Leicester equipped him with the ability to analyse research summaries and draw meaningful conclusions. His primary areas of specialisation encompass disorders and injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist.

Over the years, Mr Kumar has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics within the field of trauma and orthopaedics. He is recognised as a trainer for junior doctors and serves as an honorary lecturer at Lancaster University, where he plays a pivotal role in medical student education. Additionally, he fulfills the role of an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

Mr Kumar is an integral member of the AAC (Appointments Advisory Committee) of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, which is involved in maintaining quality standards for the appointment of Orthopaedic consultants across various NHS Trusts in England and Wales. Notably, Mr Kumar has been appointed as a regional professional advisor for the Northwest region by the Royal College of Surgeons of England and serves as a member of the Specialty Board in Trauma & Orthopaedics at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

His expertise extends to clinical assessment as he has experience as a clinical assessor for the Practitioner Performance Advice and has undergone training in assessing doctors' performance on behalf of the General Medical Council. Since 2020, Mr Kumar has been a valued member of the Medicolegal committee of the British Orthopaedic Association. With an LLM in Medical Law and Ethics, he undertakes instructions from both defendant and claimant solicitors for clinical negligence and personal injury cases. For more information about Mr Kumar's clinical work, please visit www.upperlimbsurgery.net, and for details about his medicolegal services, you can explore www.medicolegalorthopaedics.com.

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Dr Victoria Owen is a highly experienced General Practitioner. After working as a GP for 14 years in the NHS in both Yorkshire and London, she founded her private London-based General Practice in 2008, now called Sloane Square Medical. 

Dr Victoria’s primary interests are health screenings for men and women, including annual diabetic reviews. She has a special interest in women around the time of the menopause, paediatrics and psychological assessments. The practice also offers Covid-19 testing, sexual health screening and vaccinations. 

On graduating from Dundee University in 1994 Dr Victoria completed postgraduate training in medicine, paediatrics, and gynaecology. After moving to London in 2000 she was the clinical lead at a large NHS General Practice working closely with consultants. She also worked as a Forensic Medical Examiner for the Metropolitan Police for over 10 years.

Sloane Square Medical is dedicated to providing clinical face-to-face services in London and by remote online consultation worldwide with registered private patients.

Dr Victoria Owen is a member of the Independent Doctors Federation (IDF), Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the Chelsea Clinical Society.

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Mr Arun Jain is a highly experienced consultant urological surgeon based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. He specialises in management of benign prostate disorders (BPH), urinary tract infections (UTIs), urinary stones, scrotal swellings, prostate cancer and erectile disorders. Mr Jain has expertise in Rezum procedure for prostate enlargement, cystoscopic procedures, , laser treatment of stones, robotic kidney surgery and screening of prostate, kidney and bladder cancer. Mr Jain brings a wealth of expertise to his practice, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.
 
Mr Jain graduated with an MBBS from the University of Delhi in 1990, followed by an MS in general surgery in 1994 and FRCS in 1999. He further advanced his academic credentials with an MPhil from the University of Bradford in 2007. In the same year, he achieved fellowship in Urology from the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS urology). He is on Specialist Register of GMC for urology surgery. His extensive training includes completing general surgery training in India, followed by urology training in the United Kingdom, equipping him with a robust foundation in both general and specialised surgical practices.
 
Mr Jain's career includes a significant tenure as clinical director of urology at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (now part of Northern Care Alliance Foundation NHS Trust) from 2011 to 2018. His leadership in this role highlights his dedication to advancing urological services and patient centred care.
 
Mr Jain is an active member of several prestigious medical organisations, including the British Association of Urological Surgeons, the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow, and the British Medical Association.

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Dr Peter Irving is a highly-experienced consultant gastroenterologist with specialist interest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and irritable bowel syndrome as well as other types of functional gut disorders and endoscopy. Dr Irving consults for a wide variety of conditions and sees patients presenting with a range of gastrointestinal symptoms. 

Dr Irving has a BA, MB BS (Distinction) and an MA, as well as an MD. He then went on to conduct his research at Bart's and The London on inflammatory bowel disease before moving to Australia for a further period of research.

Here, he learned more about the low FODMAP diet, and subsequently introduced the diet to the UK. He is also actively involved in research for IBD and other functional gut disorders, with numerous publications to his name, and two published books. Dr Irving is regularly invited to speak at conferences and lectures on both a national and international level. 

Dr Irving previously sat on the IBD committee for the British Society of Gastroenterology and is the Chair of EduCom at the European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation. He was awarded an MD in 2006 for his thesis and research on IBD based at Queen Mary College, London. 

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Professor Gerald Carr-White is a leading London consultant cardiologist. He specialises in conditions of the heart, including heart failure, inherited cardiac diseases, general cardiology including the assessment of palpitations and chest pain and valvular heart disease. Professor Carr-White was the clinical lead for heart failure and inherited diseases at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, leading one of the largest services in the UK for 14 years. He is now the medical director of the cardiovascular, respiratory and critical care unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS trust.

After qualifying from St George’s Hospital with University of London honours in Medicine, Professor Carr-White trained in general medicine at Brompton, Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals before becoming a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1996. He then obtained a PhD in the mechanics of ventricular function from Brompton Hospital in 2000, working with Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub and Dr Derek Gibson. His specialist cardiology training was at Brompton and Guy’s and St. Thomas’ hospitals. He obtained his higher certification in both cardiology and general medicine in 2006.

He has sat on the 2 main national leadership groups for cardiology, helping develop regional and national guidelines and service specifications for NHS England and is currently one of two cardiologists sitting on the pan London oversight board for strategy, patient pathways and covid management and recovery.

Professor Carr-White is currently the vice president for Cardiomyopathy UK, leading patient education events across the country, and is an elected member of the Association for Inherited Cardiac Conditions. He is the network clinical lead for both King’s Health Partners and the NHS England South London Cardiac Network, coordinating patient pathways across a population of 8 million people. He is also the HCA national lead for heart failure.

Alongside his clinical work, Dr Carr-White is a professor in heart failure and inherited diseases at King's College London, and lectures both nationally and internationally. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles in medical journals, in the fields of heart failure, inherited cardiac diseases, cardiac imaging and valve disease, and has been granted over 7 million pounds in research grant income.

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Professor Neil Ruparelia is a leading consultant cardiologist based in London who specialises in general and interventional cardiology. His areas of expertise include chest pain, blackouts, atrial septal deviation, angioplasty,  palpitations, stroke, heart failure, and heart valve disease.

Professor Ruparelia, who consults privately at London Heart Practice, has a demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence. He holds an MBBS from University College London, with an intercalated BSc in Medical Law from the University of Manchester, and also holds an MSc in Interventional Cardiology.

Professor Ruparelia undertook six years of higher specialist cardiology training in the Oxfordshire area, and is also fellowship-trained, having accomplished two prestigious clinical fellowships at Hammersmith Hospital and Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Italy. In 2013, Professor Ruparelia’s extensive training led to a DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford.

As a distinguished figure in his specialty, Professor Ruparelia’s expertise also extends to a wide range of diagnostic investigations, including electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and coronary angiography. Notably, he is highly proficient in coronary stent implantation (PCI), pacemaker implantation, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as well.

In recognition for his contributions, Professor Ruparelia has been awarded with various accolades, including the illustrious President’s Gold Medical in Cardiology from the Royal Society of Medicine. He also holds esteemed fellowships to both the Royal College of Physicians and the European Society of Cardiology, and has authored over 100 publications to date in high-impact scientific journals.

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Mr Constantin Durnea is renowned consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in Luton, Dunstable and Harpenden. He is specialist in all areas of urogynaecology, particularly vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, pelvic and vaginal pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. He is also expert in menstrual disorders, fibroids, polyps and chronic vaginal discourse. 

Mr Durnea qualified in medicine at Moldova’s Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, where he also completed specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology. Following his relocation to Ireland, he completed a PhD in pelvic floor dysfunction related to childbearing. He was awarded membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 2011 and to England’s Royal College the following year. Mr Durnea currently sees patients in private practice as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Spire Harpenden Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.

Mr Durnea continues to be actively involved in ongoing research and regularly contributes to peer reviewed journals. He participates in the activities of a number of professional bodies that look to improve standards within his specialty, including the International Urogynaecology Association and the International Collaboration for Harmonising Outcomes in Urogynaecology group. He is also an elected member of the International Urogynaecology Association's Terminology and Standardisation Committee who have sought his expertise to work towards a unification of urogynaecological linguistic terms.

Mr Durnea is an enthusiastic trainer and supervisor for trainee doctors. He additionally leads courses for general practitioners relating to his areas of expertise, such as pelvic floor dysfunction, female urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse management.

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Dr Munir Ahmed is a distinguished consultant in general paediatrics and paediatric nephrology with decades of experience specialising in child health and children bladder and kidney disorders. His extensive expertise encompasses a broad range of paediatric conditions including general paediatrics, neonatal problems and foetal kidney problems.

He practises privately at House of Health. He has a CCT from the London Deanery and he trained at prestigious hospitals including Guy’s Hospital and King's College Hospital London. He did his post CCT training in the Nephrology Department of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. He has worked across various healthcare settings, from busy university hospitals to outreach clinics, honing his skills in managing both common and complex childhood illnesses. His areas of expertise include kidney and bladder problems, common gastrointestinal problems, lumps and bumps, skin rashes, headaches, growth issues and neonatal issues.

Dr Ahmed has a particular interest in structural kidney problems and can provide a one-stop clinic management of common kidney and bladder problems with the help of a Point of Care Ultrasound. He has a keen interest in following up babies born with kidney problems and can manage and provide guidance to parents, both during pregnancy and after birth. He uses a POCUS to monitor and manage both kidney and bladder problems.

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