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Dr Ramesh de Silva is a leading consultation cardiologist based in Bedford, who specialises in chest pain, heart failure and palpitations, alongside coronary heart disease, coronary angiography and stress tests. He privately practises at The Manor Hospital - part of Circle Health Group, The Bridge Clinic and The Medic Clinic Bedford, while Dr de Silva's NHS base is NHS Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr de Silva graduated in 1995 from the University of Leeds. Following training in general medicine and cardiology in Yorkshire, he commenced a period of research in cardiac imaging and heart failure and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine. His speciality training in Cardiology was completed at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre and Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. He further trained in coronary intervention and coronary CT angiography at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, USA.

In 2010, Dr de Silva was appointed as a consultant cardiologist with a speciality interest in interventional cardiology at Bedford Hospital. He has been instrumental in developing a successful service delivering angioplasty and stenting, and he continues to be involved in expanding the service following the merger of Bedford Hospital with Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Until 2018, he was also part of the team at Papworth Hospital treating emergency patients with acute heart attack symptoms.

Dr de Silva has a strong interest in interventional cardiology research, with numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international cardiology conferences. His expertise includes percutaneous coronary interventional procedures, such as coronary angioplasty with stenting, and the use of intra-coronary imaging techniques like intra-vascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Dr de Silva is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), and a member of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society, the General Medical Council (GMC) and the British Medical Association. His commitment to patient care and advancing cardiology is evident through his extensive research and clinical achievements.

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Mr Mo Salhab is a revered consultant oncoplastic and cosmetic breast surgeon based in West Yorkshire. His areas of expertise include rapid access breast symptomatic one stop clinic, breast augmentation, breast reduction/uplift, gynaecomastia surgery, breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction and other cosmetic breast surgery.
 
He completed his medical degree (MD) in 1996, followed by advanced surgical training in the UK, and specialised oncoplastic breast surgery training in London, Yorkshire, Paris, and Brussels. In 2011, Mr Salhab was awarded a Master of Surgery (MS) from the University of London for his research on breast cancer molecular biology.

Mr Salhab is board certified surgeon in breast cosmetic surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons. 
 
He has published extensively on breast cancer and has presented his work at both national and international conferences. He also earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery from the University of East Anglia after a two-year course. In 2013, he achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and was appointed to his current consultant position at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
 
Mr Salhab is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and is a member of the Association of Breast Surgery.

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Miss Elizabeth (Liza) Ball is a distinguished consultant gynaecologist based in London. Her areas of expertise include chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, fibroids, and the menopause. She is also highly proficient in complex laparoscopy, excisional techniques, and hysteroscopy.

Miss Ball consults privately at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. With over 25 years’ experience, she also practises at Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust and is an honorary senior lecturer at Queen Mary University of London.

Miss Ball originally qualified from MH Hannover in 1996. She has trained in Germany, England, and France, and also holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle, as well as esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Notably, Miss Ball was awarded the prestigious AAGL fellowship at Ascension Columbia St Mary’s Hospital in Wisconsin, USA. There, Miss Ball honed her skills in advanced surgical techniques for deep endometriosis.

Miss Ball has also contributed to the field with textbook chapters on advanced laparoscopic techniques, as well as peer-reviewed papers. As the regional editor for AJOG Global, Miss Ball remains at the forefront of gynaecological research and collaborates with Endometriosis UK as well to advocate for greater awareness and support for the condition.

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Mr Trystan Lewis is a leading consultant general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon who is an expert when it comes to gallbladder surgery, gallstones, hernia surgery, keyhole (minimally invasive) surgery, abdominal pain, and acid reflux, but to mention a few. He currently practises at both the Ashtead Hospital in Ashtead and Spire St. Anthony's Hospital in London.

After completing both his BSc (2004) and MBBS (2005) at the esteemed Imperial College London, Mr Lewis went on to undertake his specialist training throughout the North West Thames area, before successfully completing his higher surgical training in South West Thames. He would then obtain a PhD in surgical innovation in 2013 from the previously mentioned Imperial College London.

Mr Lewis, who is the current Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust lead of the surgical ambulatory care unit, is a trusted, experienced, and highly skilled surgeon when tasked with performing elective and emergency abdominal surgery. He has, to-date, published an extensive number of peer-reviewed articles in various surgical journals, and has also impressively presented his work throughout Europe as well as North America. Mr Lewis is an extremely passionate trainer for the new generation of surgeons coming through. 

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Dr Amy Vowler is a hair transplant surgeon and leading GP based in Central London. She is an expert in menopause-related hair loss, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatments, blood tests, hair transplant surgery, FUE (follicular hair extraction) techniques, and polynucleotide injections.
 
Dr Vowler brings over a decade of experience to her clinical practice, having worked extensively in the NHS GP surgeries and hospitals. She is the founder of Hair GP where she consults privately combining her expertise in general practice and hair loss solutions, and also practises as a hair transplant surgeon. In her role as a GP, Dr Vowler serves at the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability, and previously worked at other two busy NHS practices, as well as running a Youth Clinic for young people in Battersea.

She undertook her GP training through the Kingston VTS Scheme, which included placements at The Priory, Churchill Medical Practice, and Kingston Hospital. Additionally, she holds esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of General Practitioners. Dr Vowler originally qualified with an MBBS at St George’s University of London, having obtained a BSc (Hons) from Sheffield University.

Her higher specialist training in hair restoration notably included mentorship from Professor Gambino, the former head of the Italian Hair Restoration Society. As a specialist, Dr Vowler believes in a holistic approach to hair health, addressing both the cosmetic and underlying medical aspects to uncover the root causes of hair loss. She recognises the importance of considering psychological, medical, surgical, and social factors in each patient's health, and works to deliver effective and well-rounded solutions, integrating the latest techniques.

She is practising at the Hair GP at the moment. Call or WhatsApp on 0208 044 2081 . Visit Hair transplants, London. About Hair GP. 

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Mr Manj Gohel is a leading consultant vascular surgeon in Cambridge who is an expert in varicose veins, leg ulcers and deep vein disorders. He regularly uses the latest in minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins and the latest in stenting technology for narrowed or blocked deep veins.

Mr Gohel has performed over 1,500 keyhole varicose vein procedures. He maintains a very active research program and is an honorary senior lecturer at the Imperial College London and is an associate lecturer at the University of Cambridge.

Mr Gohel is actively involved in research into venous disorders and speaks regularly at national and international conferences.

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Mr Nijil Vasukutty is a renowned consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, currently practising in Lincoln and Boston, Lincolnshire. With expertise in a wide array of conditions including bunion (hallux valgus), claw toe, flat feet, Achilles tendon issues, osteoarthritis of the ankle, sprained ankles, heel spurs, and lesser toe deformities, Mr Vasukutty offers comprehensive care for foot and ankle ailments.
 
Mr. Vasukutty completed his MBBS and diploma in orthopaedics academic journey at the University of Kerala in India. Following a move to the United Kingdom in 2005, he pursued further education, culminating in an FRCS (Tr&Orth) from the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He further developed his skills through foot and ankle training at Southampton University Hospital and University Hospital of South Manchester, alongside diabetic foot training at King's College Hospital.
 
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Vasukutty is actively engaged in academia. Serving as the academic lead for orthopaedics at the University of Lincoln Medical School and as a Royal College tutor for Orthopaedics at Pilgrim Hospital, he contributes significantly to medical education. Holding a postgraduate qualification in medical education from the University of Glasgow, he also serves as the deputy director for medical education at United Lincolnshire Hospitals.
 
Mr Vasukutty's dedication to advancing medical knowledge is evident through his extensive research contributions. He has authored over 25 publications, including 14 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on foot and ankle surgery, lower limb arthroplasty, forefoot pain, and diabetic foot surgery. His expertise is further showcased through national and regional lectures on topics such as diabetic foot multidisciplinary management and reconstruction.
 
Beyond his clinical and academic endeavours, Mr Vasukutty actively participates in public organisations, holding memberships in prestigious medical societies such as the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS), and the International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeons. Additionally, he lends his expertise as a trained medico-legal expert witness, offering medical reporting for personal injury claims.

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Dr Janet Holder is a fully accredited Consultant Dermatologist based in Basingstoke with over 30 years’ experience. She specialises in skin cancer, pre-cancerous lesions and mole assessments, and offers removal of benign and malignant skin lesions. Her interests also include inflammatory diseases such as eczema and psoriasis, acne and rosacea, and the management of keloid scars.

Dr Holder qualified at the University of the West Indies in 1985, obtained a Diploma in Dermatology with distinction from the University of London and went on to complete her specialist dermatology training, having worked at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology St Thomas’ Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Walsgrave Hospital and the Royal London Hospital.

She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 2001 and was awarded a Diploma in the management of Allergic diseases from the University of Southampton in 2002. Dr Holder has over 20 years of experience as a Consultant Dermatologist, initially at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and then the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust. She has been at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Trust since 2009 and has been the Skin Cancer Lead since 2010. She additionally runs an NHS clinic for difficult inflammatory conditions, mainly eczema and psoriasis, requiring systemic treatment.

She works closely with Colleagues within Hampshire and the wider regional network to ensure the best patient outcomes.

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Mr Tim Halsey is an award-winning consultant hand & wrist surgeon, with over 20 years of experience, based in Sheffield. Mr Halsey possesses expert knowledge in a wide range of hand and wrist ailments and treatments, demonstrating expertise in areas including carpal tunnel surgery, Dupuytren’s contracture and arthroscopic wrist surgery, alongside treatments for hand arthritis, joint replacements and hand tendonitis, including trigger finger.
 
Mr Halsey completed his primary medical studies at the University of Bristol, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) in 1999. Following completion of his junior surgical training in London and specialist orthopaedic training on the Cambridge rotation, he undertook two prestigious fellowships; one at Victorian Hand Surgery Associates, Melbourne, Australia and the other at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London.
 
In addition to the aforementioned areas, Mr Halsey provides treatment and services for climber’s hand injuries, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and wrist, management of hand and wrist trauma and tendon injury and dysfunction.
 
He has won several national and regional prizes for his work. He was also awarded a travelling fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, which permitted him to learn advanced wrist arthroscopy techniques at centres of excellence in Lyon, Reims and Paris, France. In addition, he gained an AO Trauma fellowship in Salzburg, Austria, which further drove his interest in wrist trauma.
 
Mr Halsey is heavily involved in medical education, currently holding the roles of honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield and visiting research fellow at Leeds Beckett University. He is a member of the faculty for the AO Hand & Wrist course, taking over as course chairperson in 2023. He is a member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers and acts as a mentor and tutor for the BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery, training the next generation of hand surgeons.  

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Mr Kislaya Thakur is an experienced consultant general surgeon with a specialist interest in breast surgery. Practising at BMI The Blackheath Hospital and LycaHealth Orpington, Mr Thakur provides attentive and expert advice on all benign and malignant breast disease, including problems with breastfeeding and lactation, inflammatory disease, skin lesions and lumps. He is a strong advocate of greater patient awareness around breast cancer symptoms and runs a comprehensive screening service, covering family history and genetic testing. Mr Thakur also runs a wide general surgical practice covering hernias, haemorrhoids, fissures, and hydrocele.

Mr Thakur graduated in medicine from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1988, then was awarded an MS-Masters in Surgery at the same institute in 1992, for his thesis on major trauma outcomes. In 1995 he moved to the UK and pursued specialist training at the Hedley Atkins Breast Unit, Guy’s Hospital and the HPB Unit at King’s College Hospital. He has been practising at consultant level since 2003. He is the lead for his local breast cancer MDT-Multi-Disciplinary Team and the Clinical Director for Cancer at his NHS Trust. In addition to his long experience as a surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon ) he has past experience of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, thus providing holistic advice pertaining to all aspects of breast cancer care. He also leads on the local LWABC-Living with and beyond cancer agenda.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Thakur has presented on related subjects at various national and international scientific meetings. He remains committed to teaching & training of undergraduates from GKT medical school and postgraduates from the London Deanery.

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