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Mr Sanjaya Wijeyekoon is a leading consultant colorectal surgeon based in Bournemouth. With a career in medicine spanning over 25 years, Mr Wijeyekoon is highly experienced in the treatment and management of a wide range of colorectal conditions, including AIN3, anal fistula, pilonidal disease, haemorrhoids, endometriosis, and laparoscopic procedures. He is an expert in proctology with laser surgery. Mr Wijeyekoon is an NHS-designated high-resolution anoscopist (HRA).
 
Mr Wijeyekoon trained at Cambridge University and received his MBBS from the University of London in 1996, before going on to receive a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999.  He then was awarded an MSc from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2002, and an FRCS in General Surgery from the Intercollegiate Specialty Board for General Surgery in 2008.
 
Mr Wijeyekoon currently practises at the Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital and the Bournemouth Private Clinic. He is also a consultant colorectal surgeon at University Hospital’s Dorset NHS Foundation Trust and is based mainly at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. He has previously held positions at the Academic Surgical Unit of the Royal London Hospital and the Homerton University Hospital, London.
 
Mr Wijeyekoon also has an extensive background in medical research. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, on topics ranging from the treatment of skin and colorectal conditions to high-resolution anoscopy with laser ablation and the management of AIN3. 

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Mr Haitham Khashaba is a full-time plastic surgeon in the NHS who specialises in Breast Reconstruction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation and breast reduction alongside thigh lift, liposuction and arm lift. He undertakes private e-consultations at Top Doctors while his NHS base is County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Khashaba is highly qualified with an MBBCh and MSc from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. He's a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS (Plast)) and the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS). He went on to specialise in cosmetic surgery, working in Egypt and Kuwait and undertaking a breast microsurgery fellow at North Bristol NHS Trust. He is on the GMC (General Medical Council) specialist registry for plastic surgery.

Mr Khashaba, who won the Chairman Awards and the award for Excellence in Clinical Care from University Hospitals in North Durham in 2020, is committed to continuing his professional development. In order to provide the best outcomes for his patients, he attends conferences and courses which keep him up-to-date with developments in his specialist field.

Mr Khashaba carried out medical research and has presented at national and international conferences and events. He is a speaker at various national and international conferences. His work has also been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he's a member of several professional organisations including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Medical Association (BMA), British Burn Association (BBA), and the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS).

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Dr Kuven Moodley has been a substantive NHS consultant at St George's Hospital since June 2016, and also served as the Trust’s clinical lead for Delirium and medical lead for Informed Consent. He sees patients privately at OneWelbeck and Spire St Anthony's Hospital.

Dr Moodley has specialist expertise in general neurology, acute neurology, headache, CSF disorders (including normal pressure hydrocephalus and intracranial hypotension), and cognitive disorders. The latter includes mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, and cognitive syndromes arising from acquired brain injury.

Dr Moodley is also proficient in a broader range of neurological subspecialties, including peripheral nerve and muscle disease, movement disorders, neuro-inflammatory disorders and stroke. Dr Moodley is widely published in his domains of expertise. 

In addition to clinical work, he is involved in postgraduate clinical training. He has contributed to several large-scale quality Improvement Initiatives, including formulating commissioning guidelines for Acute Neurology and Revisions of Clinical Pathways for Informed Consent, Delirium Care and Acute Agitation Management. 

Dr Moodley has also completed the Cardiff University Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate (Civil Law; modules in Report Writing, Civil Law and Procedure, Courtroom Skills and Cross-Examination). 
 

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Mr Paolo Consigliere is a distinguished consultant shoulder and elbow orthopaedic surgeon, offering his expertise in London, Reading, Ashford Kent, and Cranbrook. With a career spanning over a decade, he is an expert in an array of orthopaedic treatments, including rotator cuff injuries, shoulder and elbow instability, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, fracture non-union and arthritic shoulder and elbow joints.
 
Mr Consigliere graduated with an MD from the University of Pavia in Italy. He completed a series of esteemed fellowships, notably a complex trauma and limb reconstruction fellowship at St George's University Hospital NHS FT and two upper limb fellowships at the Rowley Bristow Unit, Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the Reading Shoulder Unit, Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. During the years, he visited several centres in Europe and overseas; is annually invited to “Teach the Teachers” advance elbow course at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN and was awarded the SECEC/ESSSE European Society for Shoulder Surgery and Elbow and the AO Trauma travelling fellowships, visiting internationally renowned centres in Japan, South Korea and Switzerland.

In addition to addressing injuries and pathologies in adults, Mr. Consigliere specialises in the treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions in children aged 3 years and above. His expertise lies in the specialised areas of trauma management and deformity corrections for the upper limb, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of elbow osteochondritis dissecans and issues related to shoulder and elbow joint instability.  

Beyond clinical practice, Mr Consigliere has significantly contributed to the field through his research efforts. As the Director of Clinical Research at the Reading Shoulder Unit and the Research Lead at the William Harvey Hospital, he has actively participated in numerous publications and conferences, accessible through his ResearchGate profile. His involvement in professional associations such as the British Orthopaedic Association, AO Trauma Society, British Elbow and Shoulder Society, and the European Society for Surgery to the Shoulder and Elbow underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in his field.

Notably, Mr Consigliere fulfils important roles in the academic realm, serving as the Education and Clinical Supervisor for junior doctors and trainees at the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. He is a Lecturer at the Kent and Medway Medical School where he supervises and supports future generations of doctors, while approaching medical research for the first time in their career. Moreover, his contribution as the Audit and Governance Lead for the Trauma and Orthopaedic department at the William Harvey Hospital showcases his dedication to ensuring high standards and quality care within the healthcare system.
 
His extensive experience, wealth of knowledge, and commitment to advancing orthopaedic care positions Mr Paolo Consigliere as a preeminent figure in shoulder and elbow orthopaedics, offering patients the assurance of exceptional and compassionate medical care.

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Professor Stefano Zanasi is a renowned orthopaedic surgeon and specialist in regenerative surgery and biotechnology. He practices internationally including at 9 Harley Street and the Weymouth Street Hospital in London. He specialises in advanced hip surgery and knee surgery, including revision arthroplasty and robotic-assisted techniques. He is also a hand surgery and microsurgery specialist and performs around 950 operations a year.

SPECIALITIES

Advanced Knee surgery

• Regenerative Surgery –  in particular in the treatment of lower limb osteoarthritis through biological resurfacing of resorbable scaffolds perfused with combined mesenchymal stem cells in alternative to traditional implant arthroplasty

• Concurrent bilateral or isolated unilateral partial knee arthroplasty (medial or lateral UNI, PFJ, BiUNI, bicompartmental knee arthroplasty)

• Customised knee implant arthroplasty

• Robotic knee implant arthroplasty

• Revision total knee arthroplasty

Advanced Hip surgery

• Concurrent bilateral or unilateral MIS neck preservation hip arthroplasty

• Customised primary or revision hip implant arthroplasty

• Robotic hip implant arthroplasty

• Revision total hip arthroplasty

Regenerative medicine prolotherapy using combined stem cells

Professor Zanasi graduated with honours from the University of Modena in his native Italy in 1986 before undertaking further training and gaining post-graduate qualifications in Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He has published extensively, with his research on minimally invasive resurfacing implant arthroplasty, tissue engineering and biotechnologies being published in 146 journals in Italian, French and English, and three books.

Professor Zanasi has been appointed to a number of senior positions in hospitals where he has worked and has held professorships in Florence and currently in Bologna. He also serves as Technical Consultant for the Court of Modena, as well as performing consultancy work for major companies developing biotechnologies.

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Professor Waqar Bhatti is an esteemed consultant musculoskeletal radiologist with over 25 years' experience. He is renowned for his work in musculoskeletal radiology in sports radiology and his areas of expertise also include breast imaging and interventional radiology.

His medical studies and training began at the University of Manchester. This is where he received his MBChB in 1992 and in 1996, Professor Bhatti completed his surgical training and gained the FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons) qualification. From this point, he continued his studies with a focus on musculoskeletal and sports radiology and proceeded to gain his DMRD (Diploma in Medical Radio-Diagnosis) from Liverpool in 2001 and the FRCR (Fellowship Royal College of Radiologists) qualification. Over the years, he has continued to hone his skills and gain leading expertise in his field. 

He has gained many achievements throughout his career. Professor Bhatti was made the youngest professor of radiology from the University of Salford at the age of 43, in which he runs an orthopaedic radiology course twice a year, and in 2001 he developed the first comprehensive musculoskeletal ultrasound service in Manchester. What's more, he has won several prizes locally and internationally for his clinical research. He was also involved in the care of 2012 Olympic athletes, including the British Taekwondo and swimming teams, as the only North West Radiology representive and has been the lead radiologist for Manchester United and Manchester City FC since 2006.

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Dr Andy King is a highly experienced consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Birmingham who specialises in indigestion (dyspepsia), abdominal pain and liver function tests alongside fatty liver, viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease. He privately practises at The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare, and his NHS base is University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

Since his appointment as a consultant in 2015, Dr King has developed a special interest in liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. His extensive experience in liver assessment and treatment encompasses advanced diagnostic techniques such as FibroScan, liver biopsy, and gastroscopy. He also collaborates closely with radiologists and surgeons to provide seamless care, including liver transplantation assessment and advanced endoscopic procedures.

Dr King earned his MB BS from Imperial College School of Medicine, London, in 2001. He completed his specialist training in gastroenterology and hepatology across the West Midlands, gaining advanced experience at the renowned Queen Elizabeth Liver Unit. During his career, he was awarded a Medical Research Council fellowship and obtained a PhD in Stem Cell Therapy from the University of Birmingham. His ground-breaking research included leading the first randomised clinical trial using stem cells in patients with cirrhosis. Dr King’s continued involvement in clinical research ensures that his patients have access to cutting-edge treatments through participation in the latest clinical trials.

In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr King is passionate about education and training. He serves as the Training Programme Director for Gastroenterology in the West Midlands and is a GMC-accredited supervisor. As an esteemed endoscopic trainer, he is frequently invited to teach on regional training courses, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of gastroenterologists and hepatologists.

Dr King is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and the British Association for the Study of the Liver, reflecting his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in patient care and contributing to ongoing advancements in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology.

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Mr Hemant Vakharia is a consultant gynaecologist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon at London Gynaecology. He performs a wide range of procedures, including laparoscopic and open surgery for hysterectomy, excision of endometriosis, ovarian cyst removal, diagnostics, and female sterilisation.
 
With additional training at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, Mr Vakharia is proficient in complex gynaecological surgeries. He currently holds an NHS post at Barnet Hospital within the Royal Free NHS Trust, managing endometriosis patients and regularly performing laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures.
 
In addition to clinical work, Mr Vakharia serves as the clinical director for women's services at Barnet Hospital, overseeing gynaecology and obstetrics. Since 2017, he has led service improvements and collaborated with the North Central London CCG on service changes. Mr Vakharia is also a staff governor of the Royal Free NHS Trust, participating in governance meetings and serving on the 'Population Health Committee'. He is committed to addressing healthcare challenges and fostering positive change.

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Dr Nina Wilson is a distinguished menopause specialist based in Sussex, and founder of the busy women's health clinic One Woman Health. She is renowned for her expertise in menopause-related care, including perimenopause management, body identical hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the management of premature ovarian insufficiency. Committed to enhancing women's health, she has an interest in optimising health as we age. She also provides health screening, wellness promotion, and comprehensive health planning via her 'Whole Woman' health package.

Dr Wilson is accredited to the highest level by the British Menopause Society, holding the advanced certificate. She also holds membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners. She is an experienced speaker and teacher, regularly hosting educational sessions for businesses, profesional colleagues and the public. She also teaches the menopause specialism on the Faculty of Reproductive and Sexual Medicine’s diploma course. Nina has been featured on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s hour and is a regular contributor to media.

She was awarded an MA with honours in physiological sciences from the University of Oxford in 2002, before going on to qualify in medicine from the University of Cambridge in 2008. Alongside clinical practice, she has held a variety of senior leadership roles in the NHS and private sector. She was formerly clinical advisor to NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson, special advisor to the healthcare regulator (CQC) and head of clinical standards in AI and artificial intelligence for NHS England. She was chief medical officer for Livi, Europe’s largest online healthcare provider, the first digital service to be rated outstanding by CQC.

Nina left her corporate roles to establish One Woman Health, determined to give women’s health the time and attention it deserves. Working to shape a path towards greater equality, she provides in-workplace training in corporate settings, using her specialist medical expertise to dispel common misconceptions about the menopause and educate people on how they can best support their peers through this phase of life. She campaigns for greater awareness around female-specific factors that impact health outcomes and advances in the way we see this phase of life in society. Dr Wilson offers in-person consultations and e-consultations for women all around the country, which can be scheduled through One Woman Health.

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Mr Haider Jan is a renowned consultant gynaecologist, specialising in endometriosis and minimally invasive surgery, who sees patients in Ashtead and London. With over 15 years of experience, Mr Jan is skilled in the treatment of a variety of gynaecological problems, including fibroids and abnormal bleeding, as well as surgery, including key hole, fertility, Asherman’s and septum. 

Mr Jan graduated from St Georges Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London, with a bachelor of science in 2002 and a bachelor of medicine and science in 2003. He trained in numerous centres of excellence in London, known for gynaecological surgery and ultrasound. These include Royal Marsden, St George’s, King’s College Hospital and Royal Surrey. During his time in the latter, he undertook his fellowship in advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. In 2009, earned his membership to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 

Since 2013, he has held a position as a consultant gynaecologist at Epsom General Hospital, part of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, where he is the clinical lead for gynaecology. Privately, he treats patients at Ashtead Hospital and Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital, South London. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery and gynaecological ultrasound and is accredited by the Royal College in both fields.  

Mr Jan is actively involved in research, his interests include endometriosis, fertility surgery, and global health. He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and for his scientific presentations, he has been awarded various national and international prizes. He also is the founder of Maternity Training International, a charity and website that is dedicated to improving the standard of maternal health globally and ensuring safer motherhood universally.  

He has a passion for teaching, in particular, training others on the use of innovative and advanced technologies, as well as simulation techniques. He is on the faculty of several courses, both national and international, that cover gynaecological surgery and emergency obstetrics, including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the advanced life support group (ALSG), and the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU). 

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