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Mr Gavin Heyes is an esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in foot and ankle, based in Belfast. He specialises in the treatment of foot and ankle trauma, sports injuries and arthroscopy, alongside bunion surgery, flat foot reconstruction, tenoscopy, all arthritic conditions and diabetic foot reconstruction. He privately practises at Kingsbridge Private Hospital and holds NHS positions at Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast and Musgrave Park Hospital.

Mr Heyes qualified from Queens University Belfast Medical School in July 2008, where he completed an externship through Harvard Medical School at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, focusing on Trauma and Orthopaedics. He was awarded the Wilson Orthopaedics Medal for his performance in undergraduate Orthopaedics.

His postgraduate training in trauma and orthopaedics was completed in Northern Ireland, followed by a 12-month British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society-recognised fellowship with Mr Andy Molloy at Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust (LUHFT).

In July 2019, Mr Heyes was appointed as a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at LUFHT, a regional major trauma centre, where he served until August 2022. During his tenure, he was actively involved in research, training, education, and fellowship development. He was a core training lead. He joined the trauma and orthopaedic department at Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast and Musgrave Park Hospital Belfast in August 2022 and is currently the foot and ankle lead.

Mr Heyes is widely published in the fields of trauma and foot and ankle surgery, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He has presented at various national and international meetings and has been invited to lecture both nationally and internationally. His research contributions include seminal work in foot and ankle surgery, leading to multiple invitational review articles.

He is a member of several professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, Irish Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society. Mr Heyes remains dedicated to advancing his field through both clinical practice and ongoing research.

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Dr Sudhakar George is a highly skilled consultant interventional and structural cardiologist based in Birmingham who specialises in adult cardiology. His areas of expertise include chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness, palpitations and collapse. Notably, he is highly proficient in cardiac catheterisation, angioplasty, and the use of intravascular imaging and pressure wire assessment, as well as in the treatment of severe aortic stenosis with transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

Dr George consults privately at The Harborne Hospital. With over 15 years’ experience, he brings a wealth of experience gained from some of the most prestigious institutions, previously holding roles in Cambridge, Bristol, and Brighton before establishing himself in Birmingham.

A Cambridge University graduate, Dr George earned his MBBChir in 2005 and subsequently completed a research MD in structural cardiology at the University of Sussex, focusing on cutting-edge research in the field of patent foramen ovale. His subspecialty training in interventional cardiology was undertaken in the West Midlands Deanery. He later accomplished a prestigious international fellowship in percutaneous coronary intervention, sponsored by the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society, at the Green Lane Unit in Auckland.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr George is actively involved in the latest advancements in cardiology and has an active research portfolio. He also holds an Associate Lectureship at the University of Birmingham, where he contributes to the training and development of future cardiologists, and maintains memberships with the Royal College of Physicians and the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society.

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Mr George Prezerakos is a distinguished consultant spinal neurosurgeon in London. He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of back, neck and sciatic pain, motion preservation, minimally invasive discectomy, cervical disc replacement, osteoporosis fractures, spinal tumours and spinal deformity. He privately practises at New Victoria Hospital.

Mr Prezerakos trained in neurosurgery in London and New York Weil-Cornell, sub-specialising in spinal surgery by completing the prestigious Victor Horsley fellowship at Queen Square and Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

He is also deeply involved in education, holding the position of Honorary Associate Professor in the Institute for Neurology, University College London.

Mr Prezerakos is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England. He is a member of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, The British Society of Neurosurgeons, The European Association of Neurosurgeons, International AO Spine and the North American Spinal Society.

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Mr Alexander Montgomery is a leading consultant spinal and orthopaedic surgeon, with special interests in multidisciplinary back pain management, spinal sports injuries and trauma, degenerative spinal conditions, minimally invasive spinal surgery and complex spinal surgery and deformity.
 

Mr Montgomery qualified from Glasgow University before embarking on a career in London, where he became a highly skilled spinal surgeon. He completed a fellowship in New Zealand where he gained experience treating elite athletes and has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery as well as in the management of spinal conditions.
 

Mr Montgomery uses the most up-to-date techniques with patient-centred, personalised treatment plans. Highly regarded in his field, he has published widely and given numerous presentations as an invited guest speaker. His research has also been presented nationally and internationally. 

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Mr Daniel Glassman is a dedicated Consultant Breast Surgeon specialising in breast cancer, benign breast conditions, and reconstructive breast surgery. He is based at Spire Methley Park Hospital in Leeds. He also currently serves as the Clinical Lead for Breast Services at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
 
He completed his medical degree with distinctions and also a Master’s degree in surgery, with his initial training at St. Barts and The Royal London School of Medicine, and spent a couple of years afterwards as a core surgeon in different NHS institutions. After completing a fellowship with Health Education Yorkshire and the Humber in Clinical Leadership and Management, he joined the General Surgery Registrar programme with a special interest in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery. In the time since he has completed a National Oncoplastic Breast TiG Fellowship with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. He is a member of the Association of Breast Surgeons and the Medical Defence Union, and is a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
 
Mr Glassman is very passionate about the diagnosis and treatment of breast symptoms, breast disease and breast surgery, ensuring that his diagnostics, technical skills, practices and facilities are up-to-date with the latest advancements and research in this field. He is highly proficient in a wide range of treatments and surgeries for breast conditions. He is a firm believer in providing bespoke services for his patients’ needs, so that each patient receives optimal care for their individual circumstances. Aside from his clinical work, Mr Glassman is involved in the training of junior doctors as an Educational Supervisor, and is Principal Investigator with the research department at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals for several National clinical trials such as ATNEC, MARECA, Approach, Roseta and Pre-Dx. His research and audit work has been presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals.

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Mr Togay Koç is a highly experienced, well-regarded consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon based in Southampton and Winchester. He specialises in acute and chronic conditions of the foot and ankle, and is a particular expert in foot and ankle surgery, including acute, chronic, traumatic and degenerative forefoot, midfoot as well as hindfoot conditions. Mr Koç currently practices at Spire Southampton Hospital, Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital and Healthshare Clinic Winchester, while his NHS base is University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.   

The highly trained surgeon also possesses a special interest in managing and treating conditions related to the ankle and hindfoot; anywhere from sports injuries to various different degenerative conditions; as well as arch and heel pain. He also has extensive experience in minimally invasive foot surgery.

Mr Koç, who previously was consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth where he was the audit lead for the trauma & orthopaedic department, impressively achieved a distinction upon successful completion of his UK-based specialist medical training at Guy's, King's and St. Thomas' School of Medical Education. The foot and ankle injury specialist's main clinical interests include sports injuries, sports medicine, osteoarthritis, arthroscopy, foot surgery, ankle surgery as well as soft tissue injuries. 

To-date, Mr Koç has published a substantial amount of peer-reviewed medical-related publications and has also won a host of teaching, research excellence and presentation awards. To add to his esteemed medical curriculum, this well-regarded doctor has so too undertaken fellowships at established hospitals such as University Hospital Southampton, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, Royal Surrey County Hospital, as well as Frimley Park Hospital. 

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Professor Karol Sikora is a world-leading cancer specialist based in London, with expertise in a wide range of different cancers including breast, lymphoma and prostate. He is also part of a new, enlarging cancer network being constructed by Amethyst Radiotherapy UK from their neuro-oncology hub and gamma-knife centre in Queen Square. He offers second opinions for complex cancers which include genomic analysis so bringing the latest results from the world of research personalise further treatment in a unique way.

With a rich academic background, Professor Sikora obtained his medical degree from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, before embarking on his clinical training at Middlesex Hospital, London. He furthered his research endeavours as an MRC Research Fellow at the Laboratory for Molecular Biology in Cambridge, where he completed a PhD under the supervision of Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner.

Professor Sikora's contributions to cancer research are extensive, with over 500 published papers and 20 books, including the renowned 'Treatment of Cancer,' now in its eighth edition. His book, 'Cancer: The key to getting the best care - making the system work for you,' published in 2023, serves as a valuable resource for cancer patients and their families. In addition to his clinical and research roles, Professor Sikora has been recognised for his leadership and advocacy in healthcare.

As a testament to his dedication, he has received several accolades throughout his career. As a member of the British Medical Association and other professional organisations, Professor Sikora remains committed to advancing cancer care and improving outcomes for patients across the UK. 

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Miss Linda Farahani is a distinguished consultant gynaecologist and specialist in reproductive medicine based in London. Her areas of expertise include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, miscarriage, female fertility, infertility, egg freezing, and fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF). She is highly proficient in laparoscopic surgery as well.

Miss Farahani consults privately at The Portland Hospital, Westminster Women’s Clinic, and Lister Fertility Clinic. She is the co-founder of this is womanhood, an initiative founded to advocate for women’s health and wellbeing, and she also serves as ambassador for the Endometriosis Foundation.

With over 20 years’ experience, Miss Farahani originally qualified from Imperial College London, obtaining an MBBS and an intercalated Bachelor of Science degree. She holds esteemed membership to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from The Open University in 2012.

Notably, Miss Farahani’s advanced training includes a three-year senior fellowship in IVF and reproductive medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and an 18-month senior fellowship in early pregnancy and gynaecology scanning at King’s College Hospital, one of the leading centres for gynaecological ultrasound in the UK.

A leader in her specialty, Miss Farahani is a trainer for the British Fertility Society’s pelvic ultrasound module and has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. Her work has been presented at prestigious conferences and she has also spoken at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Endometriosis.

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Dr Jeremy Rees is a leading neurologist in London who is trained to look after patients with brain tumours and cancer. He is referred patients who have neurological problems due to brain tumours or other cancers from across the country and abroad. Dr Rees also specialises in treating epilepsy, headache, migraine, Parkinson’s disease and neuropathy (nerve damage).

Dr Rees qualified from University College and Middlesex Medical School with distinctions in medicine, surgery and therapeutics in 1988. After his general professional training in various postgraduate London teaching hospitals, Dr Rees was awarded a prestigious MRC clinical training fellowship at Guy’s Hospital where he completed his PhD in 1985.

He then underwent his neurology training at the Royal Free Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, St Thomas’ Hospital and neuro-oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York.

Dr Rees has extensive teaching experience with both medical students and qualified doctors and organises an annual teaching course for professionals on brain tumours. He lectures at neurology conferences both nationally and internationally and has published extensively in scientific and medical journals. He has contributed chapters in textbooks on brain tumours and neurological complications of cancer.

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Mr Michael Athanassacopoulos is a leading consultant spinal surgeon who specialises in back pain, neck pain and sciatica alongside scoliosis, arm pain and cervical injections. He privately practises at Sheffield Orthopaedics Ltd, a clinic at the Spire Claremont Hospital, while his NHS base is Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Mr Athanassacopoulos did his orthopaedic training at Glasgow, Swansea and  the General Hospital of Athens ‘KAT’, the major trauma centre of Athens, Greece in 2011.

Mr Athanassacopoulos initially specialised in orthopaedics in 2011, and then in specialised in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Surgery. He has completed fellowships in paediatric deformity surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital, adult and paediatric spinal surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Sheffield Children's Hospital, and in Bordeaux, France.

Mr Athanassacopoulos, who also specialises in microdiscectomy for back and leg pain, spinal decompression for back and leg pain, spinal fusion for back and leg pain and Cervical surgery for arm pain, has had his research published in various peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of several professional organisations including the British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS), AO Spine International and the College of Greek Orthopaedic Surgeons. He also has membership at Eurospine, British Medical Association and the British Scoliosis Society (BSS).

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