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Mr Gareth Llewelyn Roberts is a leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Cardiff. He has a specialist interest in young adult hip conditions, and he manages these through a mixture of hip arthroscopy, pelvic osteotomies (PAO) and hip replacement.

Mr Gareth Llewelyn Roberts is part of a team of surgeons who deal with pelvic and acetabular fracture for South Wales. His orthopaedic registrar training was across South Wales, where he also undertook a master of sciences in trauma surgery. Swansea University awarded Mr Roberts a doctor of medicine for his work on computation engineering for proximal femoral fractures.

He furthered his training with a fellowship in pelvic and acetabular surgery at a major trauma centre and an additional fellowship in young adult hip surgery with Mr Johan Witt, an international expert in the field. Mr Roberts was awarded an International AO Trauma Fellowship in 2013.

He has visited several international renowned surgeons to further his knowledge, including the Steadman Clinic in Vale, Colorado.

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Mr Elias Francis-Khoury is a consultant ENT surgeon, based in Bournemouth and Poole, with a leading regional practice founded on world-class training, who practises general otolaryngology with a special interest and International Fellowship level training in ear, nose and children’s ENT problems. His practice includes children and adults, and the conditions he commonly treats are:

• Ear disease (infections, hearing loss, tinnitus and their causes including perforations, surfer's ear, otosclerosis)
• Nasal blockage (Septoplasty / Turbinoplasty)
• Sinusitis (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery including balloon sinuplasty)
• Ear deformity (Pinnaplasty including incisionless)
• Nasal appearance (Rhinoplasty)
• Tonsillitis, snoring and sleep apnoea

Wherever possible, he uses his extensive minimal and microsurgery experience to make the appropriate surgical treatment safer, with shorter recovery and often without the need for a general anaesthesia.

Mr Francis-Khoury studied at King’s College, University of London and Caius College, University of Cambridge, undertook his basic surgical training on the Oxford rotation and completed his ENT specialist training in London’s best-known hospitals (including Great Ormond Street, Royal National ENT Hospital, St Mary’s, Charing Cross, St Bartholomew’s, UCLH and Royal Free) and then a further two years of fellowship (advanced optional training in a leading international centre) in Toulouse University Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ / Evelina Children’s Hospital.

Mr Francis-Khoury was awarded the fellowship of European Board of Otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, with the distinction of having set a record for highest examination grade in the written part (having also been awarded the year’s highest written grade of the British equivalent, the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons).

He has worked with the NHS for over twenty years and currently practices at the University Hospitals Dorset where he has held the head of department role. He is the co-author of surgical textbook chapters on rhinoplasty, nasal sinuses, and ear infections. His research into his areas of practice, as well as on voice and head and neck cancer, has been published in numerous peer-reviewed articles. His professional affiliations have included the European Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, the European Rhinologic Society, and British counterparts. Outside of his regular practice, Mr Francis-Khoury has been a volunteer surgeon in warzones with the International Medical Corps, a university lecturer and whenever the evidence is supportive, will favour dietary, exercise and mindful interventions for the treatment of many conditions in his area of expertise.

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Mr Aris Konstantopoulos is a consultant ophthalmologist at Nuffield Wessex and Spire Southampton. His clinical activities focus on conditions of the cornea and the lens and he regularly carries out corneal and cataract surgery. Mr Konstantopoulos sees patients with astigmatism and refractive errors who may suffer from keratoconus and corneal conditions requiring corneal transplantation, such as Fuchs endothelial dystrophy. Mr Konstantopoulos also partakes in theatre sessions dedicated to collagen-cross linking, cataract surgery and corneal surgery, and laser vision correction.

He also treats more complex refractive cataract cases and has a clinical interest in patients with keratoconus and high astigmatism and has a theatre list for collagen cross-linking, a treatment that greatly improves and stabilises the condition. Mr Konstantopoulos graduated from the University of Glasgow and completed his ophthalmology training in hospitals of the Oxford and Wessex Deaneries. Fascinated by the beauty of the cornea, Mr Konstantopoulos specialised in conditions of the anterior segment of the eye. He completed two years of advanced training (fellowship) on ‘Cornea and external eye disease' at University Hospital Southampton and University of Southampton. Mr Konstantopoulos focused his research on how to use optical coherence tomography imaging for the diagnosis of conditions of the cornea, which led to the award of a PhD degree and numerous international and national awards.

He later subspecialised in lamellar corneal transplantation and refractive surgery with a fellowship at the Singapore National Eye Centre, one of the most prestigious and advanced ophthalmology institutions in the world. Since subspecialising, he has now incorporated new practices and innovations when carrying out corneal transplantation, laser refractive surgery and treatment for conditions of the cornea.

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Dr Ravi Ratnavel is a leading consultant dermatologist based on Harley Street, London and in Buckinghamshire. He is renowned for his professional, expert and friendly service. His expertise covers all aspects of dermatology, including skin cancer; hair, skin and nail disorders; acne; difficult rashes; suspicious moles and psoriasis. He also provides a paediatric service for children's rashes and other skin conditions. What's more, he's also highly skilled at performing both surgical and non-surgical skin procedures.

His primary medical education took place at Oxford University, and after his studies, his practical training took place at university hospitals associated with London and Cambridge universities. When it comes to his speciality training in dermatology, Dr Ratnavel has trained at the world-renowned St John's Institute for Dermatology in London. With his first-class training, over 30 years of experience working for the NHS and many years in the private health sector, he has developed expertise that he uses to provide care of the highest quality to all his patients. 

His special interest in skin cancer underpinned his research studies for a doctoral thesis and subsequently was put to clinical use in establishing specialist multi-disciplinary skin cancer services for the Buckinghamshire and Oxford regions, where he acted as the Clinical Lead for several years.

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Miss Stana Bojanic is a renowned consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon based in Oxford. She is an expert in an extensive number of neurological and spinal issues including degenerative spine, spine tumours, trigeminal neuralgia and craniofacial trauma.
     
Miss Bojanic possesses over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She completed her MBBS at the University of London, before undertaking neurosurgical training in Bristol and Oxford. She also takes a special interest in spinal dysraphism, prolapse disc, spinal cord compression and spinal stenosis.
 
She is dedicated to improving neurological and spinal care and is a senior member of the Neurosurgery Spinal Team at the John Radcliffe Hospital, attending weekly Spinal MDT meetings. She has helped to introduce the British Spinal Registry to the department. Additionally, Miss Bojanic is one of the founding members of Oxford Craniofacial Trauma Group.

Her private clinics are based in Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford and GenesisCare Oxford.

Miss Bojanic's research has been widely published, both in print and online. She has been published in the British Journal of Neurosurgery. Additionally, her research along with her Oxford Craniofacial Trauma Group fellows has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.

She is also a regual speaker at medical conferences, including conferences as part of The National Neuromodulation Society of UK &  Ireland (NSUKI) and The Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS).

She has been awarded several fellowships in her career, including the Lang Research Fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons of England during her time as a registrar.

She is also a member of several medical organisations, including  The National Neuromodulation Society of UK &  Ireland (NSUKI) and The Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS). 

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Ms Guzaliya Safiullina is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon with a specialist interest in cataract and retinal surgery. Ms Safiullina is a full-time surgeon who performs a large number of surgeries a year.

As a retinal surgeon, Ms Safiullina performs surgery to treat retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitreous floaters and diabetic retinopathy. She offers cataract surgery with premium toric and multifocal lenses.

Ms Safiullina is working on introducing a new surgical procedure to treat an advance stage of wet AMD. She is collaborating with Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group in developing and introducing this surgical innovation at Cheltenham General Hospital.

Ms Safiullina is a substantive consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon post at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She trains senior vitreoretinal fellow doctors who wish to become consultant vitreoretinal surgeons themselves.

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Dr Valentina Mauro is a distinguished senior consultant specialising in gynaecology and reproductive medicine, based in Cambridgeshire. With over 30 years of extensive experience, Dr Mauro currently practises privately at Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic. Her expertise spans various areas including infertility, egg donation, surrogacy, fertility preservation, premature ovarian insufficiency, and medicolegal matters.
 
Dr Mauro has previously held pivotal roles such as Regional Lead Clinician for Cambridgeshire and Lead Clinician for the reproductive oncology clinic, focusing on fertility preservation for patients undergoing treatment. Her commitment to advancing reproductive healthcare led her to spearhead a new specialist service tailored to donation, surrogacy, fertility preservation, and recurrent miscarriage.
 
In terms of academic achievements, Dr Mauro holds an MD from Università degli Studi di Palermo, Italy, earned in 1994. She furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Medical Law and Ethics from the University of Edinburgh Law School in 2022. Dr Mauro is actively involved in training the next generation of fertility specialists as a Trainer with the British Fertility Society.
 
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr Mauro has contributed significantly to research, presentations, and educational roles within the medical community. She is a member of prestigious professional bodies including the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and the British Fertility Society. Fluent in both English and Italian, Dr Mauro's dedication to patient care, coupled with her academic prowess and wealth of experience, solidify her position as a trusted authority in gynaecology and reproductive medicine.

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Dr Andrew Palmer is a respected consultant nephrologist based in London, with special interests in acute and chronic renal failure, general nephrology and renal transplants. 

Dr Palmer graduated from the University of London in 1980 before completing his training in nephrology at the renowned teaching hospitals King's College and St Mary's, later becoming a consultant nephrologist at the latter. He has worked at the Hammersmith Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust) since 2005. With over 35 years' experience, he is now one of the most well-regarded nephrologists in London.

He has comprehensive experience in all facets of renal disease and prides himself on an empathetic, patient-centered approach which aims to meet individual needs. Dr Palmer is a member of the British Renal Association and American Society of Nephrology and has treated patients from all over the world.

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Dr Konstantinos Savvatis is a well-regarded and highly skilled consultant cardiologist who specialises in chest pain, palpitations, cardiac MRI, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, and high blood pressure. He is, at present, practising at The Cardiac Clinic at London Bridge Hospital. 

Dr Savvatis, who is also a senior clinical lecturer at the Queen Mary University of London, has a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to seeing patients suffering from myocarditis and cardiac involvement in neuromuscular conditions. He is also notably extremely skilled in relation to performing advanced cardiovascular MRI and echocardiography.

Dr Savvatis completed his medical training abroad, at the Department of Cardiology at the world-renowned Charité University Hospital in Germany. He successfully completed a PhD for his work on the immunomodulatory role of matrix metalloproteinases in acute myocarditis. Impressively, Dr Savvatis has also previously worked as a clinical scientist at the Charité University Hospital and the Centre for Regenerative Therapies.

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Mr David Cloke is a highly skilled consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne who specialises in the treatment and management of rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, shoulder arthritis and elbow arthritis. With more than 25 years of experience, he is an expert in the full range of upper limb surgery, including shoulder replacement and elbow replacement procedures, of which he has performed more than twice the national average in the last three years. Alongside his NHS work at Northumbria Healthcare, Mr Cloke currently sees patients at Nuffield Health Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital and Northumbria Health.

Mr Cloke originally qualified from Newcastle University in 1997 and completed his orthopaedic training in the Northern Eastern Deanery. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2001 and was named fellow only seven years later. Mr Cloke went on to obtain an MSc in Sports Medicine with distinction from the University of Bath that same year, specialising in sports shoulder conditions, before going on to accomplish a higher surgical training shoulder and elbow fellowship in Sheffield in 2009. Mr Cloke has practised in renowned hospital settings since, balancing his notable trajectory with service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.

Further to his clinical practice, Mr Cloke is a recognised figure in medical education and training. He sits on the Specialty Advisory Committee, which regulates orthopaedic surgical training in the UK, and is a shoulder member at ODEP, the panel responsible for evaluating the safety and the performance of joint replacement implants. Named Northern Orthopaedic Trainer of the Year in 2014, Mr Cloke is also an associate clinical lecturer at Newcastle University and a national FRCS(Tr&Orth) consultant examiner since 2016.

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