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Mr Aires Lobo is a leading consultant ophthalmic surgeon who practises in Bedford, North London and Central London. With a medical career spanning more than 20 years, he has gained highly skilled and renowned expertise in his field.

Among his numerous areas of expertise are cataract surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, laser retinopexy, blepharitis, dry eye and watering eye. Furthermore, Mr Lobo ensures he uses the most up-to-date techniques and medications to provide the utmost quality ofpatient care.

He also dedicates his career to research with his research interests being targeted towards medical retina, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. In 2011, he was nominated for the Macular Disease Society's annual Clinical Services of the Year Award, which recognises his outstanding efforts in helping to improve the quality of life in patients with macular disease. 

Furthermore, as Mr Lobo continues to even further hone his skills, he also participates in the teaching of peers and auxiliary medical staff as well as GPs. What's more, he is an approved examiner of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

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Miss Rakhee Nayar is a highly skilled consultant plastic surgeon with a specialisation in Mohs surgery, located in St Helens. With a broad spectrum of expertise, she is renowned for her proficiency in Mohs microsurgery, skin cancer treatment, facial reconstruction, addressing skin lesions, and tackling skin cancer, particularly on the face, including basal cell carcinoma.
 
Miss Nayar commenced her medical studies at the University of Liverpool, graduating with an MBChB with Honors in 2004. She chose to undertake further studies due to her interest in cancer, obtaining an MD from the School of Cancer Studies at the same university in 2015. Furthermore, she was awarded an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2008.
 
In addition to her clinical roles, Miss Nayar is actively engaged in teaching and research. She serves as a teacher and trainer for junior doctors and surgeons within the NHS. Her contributions to the academic community extend beyond her teaching roles, as she has been widely published and presented her research at both national and international levels.
 
Furthermore, Miss Nayar is actively involved in public organisations, holding the position of National Chairwoman for Mohs training within the Trainee Interface Group (TIG). She is also a proud member of esteemed organisations such as the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).

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Dr Sandar Hlaing is a highly respected GP and specialist in women's health and elderly care based in Swansea. She is renowned for her expertise in menopause, elderly care and contraception and sexual health care. She additionally specialises in facial rejuvenation, anti-ageing treatments and Botox, as well as treatment for hair loss, including platelet rich plasma (PRP).

Dr Hlaing qualified in medicine with distinction from Myanmar’s University of Medicine Yangon in 2000 before relocating to the UK. She has undertaken a range of diplomas and certifications specialising in sexual health, women’s health, minor surgery and elderly care, amongst others, with esteemed institutions including the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Royal College of Physicians. She additionally holds certifications in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), lifestyle medicine, and substance and alcohol misuse. She is officially recognised by leading disability charity Scope, and is Scope Certified in Obesity Management. 

Dr Hlaing attained membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2008, and later fellowship in 2015. She also holds a degree in heart failure from Education for Health and has completed training in acupuncture with the British Acupuncture Society. After qualifying as a general practitioner in 2008, Dr Hlaing served as a GP, and later as a senior partner for a number of years at Swansea’s Harbourside Health Centre. She currently sees private patients at HMT Sancta Maria Hospital and the 1192 Laser and Beauty Clinic in Swansea.

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr Hlaing holds a number of senior positions, including as an elected member of both the General Practitioners Committee of Wales, and the Local Medical Committee of Morgannwg. She is also an appointed member of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. Dr Hlaing obtained a Master’s in education for health professionals from Swansea University in 2015 and currently serves as an honorary lecturer at the university’s Medical School. She is an accredited member of both the British Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society.

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Mr George Fayad is a highly experienced consultant ENT surgeon who specialises in sleep disorders, paediatric ENT, sleep apnoea, sinusitis, rhinoplasty, and obstructive sleep apnoea, amongst many other otolaryngology related conditions. He currently practises at the BMI The London Independent Hospital, the Spire Hartswood Hospital, as well as Medicare Francais. 

Mr Fayad, who is a lead clinician for sleep disorders and current chairman of the ENT department at the Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, impressively performed the first ever breathe implant operation in the UK in 2009. This surgery was quite the breakthrough in nasal surgical procedures as an effective treatment option for patients suffering from nasal valve collapse. Mr Fayad is also an expert when it comes to performing incision-free pinnaplasty, balloon sinuplasty, endoscopic surgery, as well as laser surgery. 

Notably, Mr Fayad was responsible for introducting one of the first multi-disciplinary clinics in the UK (Basildon Hospital) to offer treatment for patients suffering from nasal polyps, asthma, and allergy. He possesses a deep interest in researching potential cures and treatment options for asthma in both adults and children as well as nasal allergic polyps. 

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Dr Eileen Peat is a highly respected consultant cardiologist in Glasgow who specialises in heart failure, hypertension and chest pain. She is also renowned for her expertise in valvular heart disease, palpitations and cardiology imaging and diagnostics.

Dr Peat was awarded a bachelor’s degree in medical science with honours from St Andrews University before qualifying in medicine from the University of Aberdeen in 1996. She completed further training at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow and later undertook a period of research at the University of Glasgow which contributed to her MD. After undergoing specialist training in cardiology at various Glasgow teaching hospitals, she was appointed as a consultant cardiologist in 2008 within the NHS. She sees private patients at Ross Hall Clinic Braehead in Glasgow.

Dr Peat is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

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Dr Zaid Abboudi is a distinguished consultant haematologist who has made significant contributions to the field of haematology through his clinical practice, research, and dedication to patient care. His expertise encompasses a wide range of blood disorders, including but not limited to leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, anaemia, and various clotting and bleeding disorders. He currently practises at the New Victoria Hospital. 

With a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, Dr Abboudi ensures that each patient receives individualised and state-of-the-art care tailored to their specific needs. He has a vast amount of experience having completed his first medical degree; a MBChB at the University of Baghdad Medical College; in 1979. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Abboudi has been involved in numerous clinical trials and research projects that have contributed to the development of new therapies and treatment protocols. His research interests are diverse, covering areas such as the molecular mechanisms of blood disorders, innovative treatment strategies, and the optimization of patient care pathways.

Dr Abboudi has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and his work is highly regarded within the medical community. In addition to his research, Dr. Abboudi is a passionate educator and mentor. He is actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience to train the next generation of haematologists. 

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Dr Alan Ogilvie is a leading consultant psychiatrist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He practices in Oxford and London and currently offers online consultations (e-Consultations - video or audio) nationally.

Dr Ogilvie provides a flexible, innovative and entrepreneurial approach as well as a personalised treatment plan. His areas of expertise include bipolar disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression, along with wide experience in general psychiatry. He is also able to provide second opinions.

He has a special interest and his expertise is in the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorders and severe depression. He has been involved in the care of many hundreds of people with this condition. This includes running a specialist treatment unit in Cambridge for treatment-resistant bipolar disorder and depression.

Furthermore, he was involved as founding director of Equilibrium, a bipolar foundation which launched in 2003 as an NGO spin-out from Oxford University Department of Psychiatry. This organisation had a membership network of almost 4000 and contacts from more than 167 countries. Actor Stephen Fry was its international ambassador. The foundation closed in 2015 and between 2007 and 2014, Dr Ogilvie was working part-time with the bipolar foundation and undertaking clinical work the rest of the time as a consultant psychiatrist.

As a keen researcher, Dr Ogilvie has published more than 33 articles on bipolar disorder, depression and ethics,  his work being cited in more than 2800 publications. What is more, he has been a clinical expert adviser to the UK National Library for Health Mental Health Specialist Library.

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Professor Carel le Roux is an award-winning specialist in metabolic medicine and is recognised as a leading expert in metabolism and obesity. His areas of expertise include type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk and metabolic disorders. Professor le Roux holds clinics in Dublin, Ireland and practices regularly at King's College Hospital Guthrie Clinic, London. 

He has published numerous high-impact papers over the years and has also been able to take up a variety of editorial positions in peer-reviewed journals. 

Professor le Roux established a successful independent research group and his research in the understanding of the physiological role and pathological changes in appetite control has been widely acknowledged for his analysis in this area.

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Ms Eleni Anastasiadis serves as a consultant urologist at the renowned New Victoria Hospital. She specialises in andrology, PSA testing, benign prostate enlargement, kidney stones, female urology, and male infertility. 

She completed her medical degree with honours at Leicester University Medical School in 2008, earning the prestigious Phillip Hammersley Gold Medal for the highest academic achievement in her MBChB course. Additionally, she received distinctions in every core area and the Dean’s Salver for her significant non-academic contributions, including her roles as a student leader and tutor.

During her early medical career, Ms Anastasiadis was awarded two highly competitive National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellowships. She also completed a master’s degree in epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine while beginning her Specialist Urological training in South London. Her training included working with renowned urologists at prestigious institutions such as St George’s Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, providing her with extensive and comprehensive expertise in urology.

In 2019, Ms Anastasiadis became an honorary Consultant at St George’s Hospital. At Croydon, she provides a wide range of general urological services, including minimally invasive endoscopic prostate surgery (bipolar resection), circumcisions, vasectomies, hydrocele surgeries, testicular and scrotal surgeries, ureteric stone surgeries, and diagnostic procedures like cystoscopies. 

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Professor Alastair O'Brien is a renowned consultant hepatologist and Professor of Hepatology at University College London, with expertise in managing a wide range of liver diseases. He is dedicated to addressing all forms of liver conditions, from abnormal liver blood tests to advanced cirrhosis. His clinical interests include liver cancer, liver cirrhosis, and obesity-related liver diseases, as well as rarer conditions like primary biliary cholangitis and autoimmune liver disorders.

He combines his private practice at Cleveland Clinic Portland Place with his NHS role at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, where he focuses on comprehensive patient care and cutting-edge research. Prof. O'Brien's work has been published in top global journals, including The Lancet, Nature Medicine, and The New England Journal of Medicine, reflecting his commitment to advancing hepatology research and treatment.

His patient-centered approach combines clinical excellence with a relaxed, professional manner, ensuring that individuals dealing with liver health challenges receive the best care and support.

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