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Dr Marek Czajkowski is a highly reputable consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist based in Newport who specialises in the treatment of acute and chronic liver disease, including lifestyle-associated liver disease, as well as general gastrointestinal conditions and functional bowel disease. With over 25 years’ experience, Dr Czajkowski is also an accredited colonoscopist and endoscopist who possesses particular expertise in diagnostic endoscopy and advanced therapeutic endoscopy, specifically ERCP.

Dr Czajkowski qualified from the University of Bristol in 1994 and underwent specialist training in the UK, France, South Africa and New Zealand. He first practised in Bristol before being appointed to The Royal Gwent Hospital in 2006, where he went on to found the hospital’s liver unit in 2012 and served twice as clinical director, first for medicine and then for gastroenterology and hepatology. During this time, Dr Czajkowski also notably held a number of other senior positions, including as clinical lead for endoscopy, hepatology and blood-bourne viruses, and additionally completed a sabbatical in advanced endoscopic techniques in France.

As a GMC-recognised trainer, Dr Czajkowski is also dedicated to teaching and research beyond his clinical practice. He designs and leads training courses for endoscopy, and regularly submits peer-reviewed publications to high-impact medical journals. Dr Czajkowski is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians since 2008 and a member of various professional organisations, including the British Association for the Study of the Liver and the Welsh Association of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.

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Mr Syed Ali Shahzad is a leading consultant urologist in Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Birmingham and Droitwich, who specialises in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery and kidney stone management with minimally invasive techniques. Mr Shahzad regularly performs treatments for conditions such as prostate enlargement, cancer of the prostate, bladder and kidney, as well as foreskin and testicular problems.

Mr Shahzad completed his basic surgical training in Oxford Deanery before completing his higher surgical training in general and laparoscopic urological surgery in the West Midlands. He has, since then, vastly enhanced his training and skills by completing various scientific courses in Europe, USA and South Africa. He obtained a BSc in 1999 from the Islamia University Pakistan, before going on to successfully complete a MBBS at the Victoria Hospital, Quaid-e- Azam Medical College, Pakistan, in 2001. 

Impressively, Mr Shahzad has achieved fellowship of both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the European Board of Urology. He has also published an extensive amount of peer-reviewed articles to-date and continues to strengthen his knowledge regarding cancer treatment. Mr Shahzad is also a designated Rezūm Expert User. Rezūm is a revolutionary new treatment for enlarged prostate.

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Mr Ali Omar is a leading consultant urologist and surgeon based across clinics in Windsor, Slough and Maidenhead. He has a wide range of specialist knowledge in urology and he also has a special interest in paediatric urology and urological oncology. Mr Omar's expertise includes, but is certainly not limited to, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, UTIs, bladder problems, urodynamic testing, cystocele, bladder cancer and testicular cancer. 

Mr Omar obtained his first qualifications in medicine and surgery in Pakistan, before continuing his medical education at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and the joint institution of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) in 2002. In 2009, he received his professional qualification to practise as a senior surgeon in urology.

Currently, Mr Omar works at four private practices as a consultant urologist. You can book consultations and follow-ups with him at BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital, the Spire Thames Valley Hospital, The Bridge Clinic and Parkside Private Suite, Wexham.

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Mr Philip Mathew is a leading orthopaedic surgeon in London who specialises in hand and wrist surgery, including fractures, arthritis, Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome and sports injuries related to the hand and wrist. 

Mr Mathew currently privately practices at Chelsea Outpatients (280 Kings Road) and The Wellington Hospital in London, and at Spire Hartswood and Spire London East. He trained on the Percival Pott Orthopaedic Specialist Training Rotation in London and completed his hand surgery fellowships in the USA, Spain, India, France and in the UK at the prestigious Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby.

Mr Mathew is passionate about hand surgery and committed to providing great care to all of his patients and believes in shared decision-making whilst guiding them into the right decision for their treatment.

He is a member of a whole host of established societies, such as the British Society for Surgery of the Hand, the European Wrist Arthroscopy Society, the Royal College of Surgeons, as well as the British Medical Association. He is an examiner for the British Hand Surgery Diploma and is a reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery. He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Marys University, London.

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Professor Elizabeth Lightstone is an esteemed consultant nephrologist operating in London. She specialises in chronic kidney disease, nephritis and kidney disease in women both during and pre-pregnancy. Professor Lightstone has been involved in a number of research projects and clinical trials to attempt to find better solutions to the management of conditions in her field, and has written many peer-reviewed articles in medical journals.

Professor Lightstone has also set up and managed a number of clinics for women with kidney disease. Alongside her clinical practice, Professor Lightstone is dedicated to education, and holds a number of posts teaching medical students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

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Dr Ashish Patwala is a highly respected and accomplished consultant cardiologist known for his extensive expertise in cardiovascular medicine. With a career spanning several years, Dr Patwala has made significant contributions to the field through both his clinical practice and research endeavors. His work primarily focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various cardiovascular conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, inherited cardiac condutions, and hypertension.

Dr Patwala received his medical degree from the University of Liverpool in 2000, which he was awarded with commendation. Following his graduation, he pursued specialised training in cardiology at renowned medical centres, where he honed his skills in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology techniques. His training was extensive in complex cardiac procedures such as pacemaker, cardiac resynchronisation therapy and pacemaker extractions.

As a consultant cardiologist, Dr Patwala is highly skilled in performing a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. He is proficient in conducting pacemakers, Cardiac resynchronisation therapy, Implantable cardioverter defibrillators and lead extractions, among other procedures. His expertise extends to the management of acute coronary syndromes, heart rhythm disorders, and chronic cardiovascular conditions.

Thus far in his medical career, he has contributed to numerous studies aimed at improving the understanding and treatment of heart disease. His research has been published in leading medical journals, and he has presented his findings at national and international cardiology conferences. Dr Patwala's research interests include exploring innovative therapies for heart failure, the role of genetics in cardiovascular disease, and advancements in interventional cardiology techniques.

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Dr George Goodchild is a consultant gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist at The London Clinic. He specialises in colonoscopy, polyps, pancreatic cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain and acid reflux.
 
He completed his specialty and sub-specialty training in North London, including a research degree and advanced endoscopy fellowship at UCL and UCLH, respectively. Dr Goodchild has published extensively in diagnostic and advanced interventional endoscopy, focusing on diseases of the bile ducts and pancreas, such as autoimmune disease, pancreas cysts, and early diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of cancer.
 
As a certified UK BCSP screening colonoscopist, he is known for high-level endoscopic skills, ensuring comfort and effective polyp detection.
 
His procedures include ERCP and EUS for diagnosing and treating pancreatic cysts, screening for pancreatic cancer, assessing pancreatitis, diagnosing and treating gallstones, and evaluating bile duct strictures from both benign and cancerous conditions. He also performs balloon dilatation and stenting for strictures in the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, and bowel.

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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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Dr Eileen Baildam is an esteemed paediatric and adolescent rheumatologist with over 25 years of consultant-grade experience. Based at the Spire Alexandra Hospital in Manchester, Dr Baildam sees children and teenagers with a range of conditions including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, schleroderma, systemic lupus, hypermobility, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and juvenile vasculitis.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Baildam is heavily involved in charity work and is on the Chair of Trustees for Claire House, a children's hospice based in Wirral. She runs a medico-legal practice and consults on a part-time basis at Alder Hey Children's Foundation NHS trust, where she is involved in paediatric rheumatology research. Dr Baildam's research is widely cited in rheumatology literature, and she is currently involved in several active studies.

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Dr Sharmistha Guha is a leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London. After graduating in 2000 at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, Miss Guha began her career in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

She developed a special interest in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology and took a period of time out of her training to develop research in this field at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. She has several papers in peer-reviewed journals which have further enhanced her credentials. She has conducted several multi-centred early pregnancy research projects, including studies in both pregnancy of unknown location and uncertain viability.

Miss Guha is a regular speaker at both international and national forums alike and is both extremely knowledgeable and proficient in performing early gynaecology and early pregnancy ultrasound. She has a post graduate certificate in this area which she was awarded for by Kings College in 2011. She was recognised as a substantive consultant in Obsterics and Gynaecology at West Middlesex University Hospital in November 2013 and currently works in some of London’s most prestigious hospitals after having obtained a CCT in the same year.

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