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Mr Richard Carrington is a highly regarded consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in London who specialises in hip and knee surgery, including arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, cartilage transplantation, sports injuries, and patellofemoral joint procedures. As a specialist, Mr Carrington is renowned for his expertise in robotic surgery, as well as custom and revision hip and knee replacements.

Mr Carrington, who consults privately at The Wellington Hospital, qualified from St Bartholomew’s Hospital, University of London in 1989. He completed his higher surgical orthopaedic training at the acclaimed Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital before going on to accomplish fellowship training in joint reconstruction in Harvard, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons for both trauma and orthopaedics. In 2018, Mr Carrington performed the first robotic-assisted total knee joint replacement surgery without the need for a CT scan in a hospital in Europe.

Additional to his specialised private practice, Mr Carrington is a consultant at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where he practises since 2003. He is a member of various recognised organisations, including the British Orthopaedics Association and the Revision Knee Working Group, and served as a clinical lecturer from 1999 to 2001. Mr Carrington has published extensively in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.

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Dr Qaiser Malik is a renowned consultant musculoskeletal radiologist based in London. His areas of expertise include musculoskeletal MRI and ultrasound, imaging and treatment of sports injuries, cardiac CT, and ultrasound-guided interventions such as steroid injections and PRP procedures.

Dr Malik, who consults privately at Alliance Medical Marylebone, is highly qualified. He originally qualified from Imperial College London, with an MBBS and an intercalated BSc in Anatomy, and completed his higher specialist radiology training at the prestigious Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.

In 2005, Dr Malik was presented with membership to the Royal College of Physicians and fellowship to the Royal College of Radiologists in 2008. Furthermore, he is also an active member of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists.

Currently, Dr Malik serves as the medical director for membership and business for The Royal College of Radiologists and as the clinical director of radiology at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, where he provides strategic leadership to ensure quality control of radiological services. Previously, Dr Malik held the position of lead medical appraiser at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Trust.

As a prominent figure in musculoskeletal radiology, Dr Malik’s contributions to the field have been recognised with the Excellence in Medical Education Award from University College London, where he is also an honorary senior lecturer.

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Professor Dorota Dworakowska is a highly experienced specialist in endocrinology, diabetes, obesity, and general medicine. She has a particular interest in oncological endocrinology (managing thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and adrenal nodules), cardiovascular endocrinology (addressing conditions such as hypertension, prediabetes, hyperinsulinemia, lipids, and PCOS), and antenatal endocrinology (treating thyroid and prolactin-related issues before and during IVF and pregnancy).

Her extensive training spans multiple countries. She completed her endocrinology and diabetes training in the UK at renowned institutions, including Barts and The London Hospital, King’s College Hospital, and Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital. Her general medicine training was undertaken at the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland and at prominent German institutions, including Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg and Katharinen Hospital in Stuttgart.

Professor Dworakowska has served as a consultant physician in Medicine, Endocrinology, and Diabetes at both King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital. Currently, she provides private medical care to both national and international patients in the UK. She also holds a professorial role at the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland and was an honorary senior clinical lecturer in Cancer Studies at King’s College London.

Recognised for her academic contributions, Professor Dworakowska holds the prestigious title of Professor of Medicine, awarded by the President of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda. She is a member of the Polish Academy of Science and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, alongside authoring book chapters and reviews. Her research contributions and charitable efforts include serving as a Fund Adviser for the Endocrine Cancer Research Fund at King’s College Hospital Charity.

Professor Dworakowska has received numerous international accolades and fellowships from esteemed organisations, such as the Foundation for Polish Science and EU grants. She was also part of the prestigious TOP 500 Innovators in Research Commercialisation program at Oxford and Cambridge, highlighting her commitment to advancing both clinical practice and research.

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Mr Senthil Kumar Velayudham is a highly esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip surgery based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He was appointed as consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital in 2006. He also practices at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells and Horder Centre, Crowborough, East Sussex.

His special interest includes the treatment of hip arthritis.  He performs high volume minimally invasive hip replacements using techniques that minimise blood loss and allow enhanced recovery. He uses well established high performing prostheses and has excellent long-term results and patient satisfaction as confirmed on National Joint Registry data. Other subspecialty interests include hip impingement, painful hip replacement, failed total hip replacement, hip labral pathology, young adult hip problems, robotics or computer-assisted surgery etc. Commonly performed procedures include revision hip replacement, complex hip replacement, resurfacing hip replacement, custom made hip replacement, robotic hip replacement, hip arthroscopy etc.

Mr Velayudham completed his initial medical studies in India, his medical degree at the University of Chennai in 1990 and his postgraduate study in trauma and orthopaedics at the University of Pune. Soon after, he relocated to the UK and completed further higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics at various hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospital. In addition, he undertook a fellowship in pelvic and acetabular reconstructive surgery at St George’s Hospital and another in hip reconstructive surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He is trained in using the latest surgical techniques including computer navigated surgery and robotic hip replacement surgery. Mr Velayudham is clinical governance lead in trauma and orthopaedics for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. He chairs the monthly multidisciplinary complex hip and knee meeting and also is a faculty member of the Royal College of London’s training program for trainees in trauma and orthopaedics.

Mr Velayudham’s research interests include bone remodelling around hip prostheses, optimizing hip replacement alignment and bone grafting for acetabular defects. To hear insight from patients treated by Mr Velayudham on their experience, please read the following articles, including on hip replacement surgery and the associated enhanced recovery programme.

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Professor James Lindsay is a renowned consultant gastroenterologist based in London, who specialises in the treatment of digestive issues such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acid reflux. In his twenty-five years of experience, he has also gained bowel cancer colonoscopy accreditation from the National Screening Centre.

After graduating with a degree in medical sciences from the University of Cambridge, Professor Lindsay went on to qualify from the University of Oxford as a bachelor of medicine as well as surgery. He achieved his PhD in mucosal immunology from Imperial College London in 2002, before completing his fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians in 2008.

In addition to his professional experience, he is also passionate about learning and governance in his field. He has been both education officer and governing board member of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). He is currently a member of the International Organisation of IBD (IOIBD) and a national representative for the British Society of Gastroenterology.

He regularly leads pioneering clinical trials and has both written and contributed to numerous medical publications.

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Dr Karla Orsine Murta Dias is the founder and Medical Director of Dr Karla Clinic at Linnaean in London, where she specialises in non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Her areas of expertise include lip augmentation, anti-ageing treatments, and the use of hyaluronic acid, dermal fillers, as well as polynucleotides to enhance facial aesthetics. With a focus on achieving natural-looking, personalised results, Dr Karla is dedicated to providing the highest standards of care in aesthetic medicine.

Dr Karla earned her medical degree from the Fundacao Universidade Federal de Uberlandia in Brazil in 2012, and initially worked as an ophthalmologist until 2016. Her background in ophthalmology gives her a detailed understanding of facial anatomy, which is crucial for the precision and safety of aesthetic treatments.

She is fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK and holds a Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Treatments, the highest qualification in the field. Her sub-specialties include lip fillers, anti-wrinkle treatments, Profhilo, cheek fillers, and jawline contouring.

In addition to running her clinic, Dr Karla serves as a clinical trainer at Harley Academy, the UK's leading postgraduate training provider for aesthetic medicine. Here, she trains other medical professionals, sharing her expertise and helping to raise industry standards.

At Dr Karla Clinic, Dr Karla offers a personalised approach, ensuring each client receives tailored treatment plans that deliver exceptional, natural results. Her commitment to using the latest techniques and highest-quality products ensures her patients receive the best possible care in their aesthetic journey.

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Dr Rachel Farrell is a consultant neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. She has special interest in neurological rehabilitation, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, stroke, and other aspects of neurodisability.

Dr Farrell completed her undergraduate medical studies at the National University of Ireland, and undertook her general medical and early specialist neurology training in Ireland. She moved to the UK in 2004 to pursue her PhD on multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at the University College London Institute of Neurology. She completed a fellowship in neurorehabilitation to further hone her expertise, shortly before her appointment as a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square.

Dr Farrell offers many neurorehabilitation services for patients with neurological conditions due to injury, stroke, movement disorders, inflammatory conditions, and cerebral palsy. She is particularly interested in walking impairment and spasticity management, utilising techniques such as Botox and intrathecal therapies.

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Mr Alberto Albanese is a versatile and highly experienced consultant cardiothoracic surgeon in London and Essex. Practising at private clinics in London and Essex, Mr Albanese specialises in coronary artery bypass graft, aortic valve repair and replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic root replacement, and notably beating heart surgery and keyhole surgery.

Mr Albanese first qualified for medicine in Italy, receiving his Laurea from Universita degli Studi di Palermo. It was in Italy where he first trained as a heart surgeon. He then moved to the United Kingdom and continued his training and honing his practising skills in cardiothoracic surgery. Mr Albanese undertook fellowships at well-known units such as Harefield Hospital, St George's Hospital, and the new Barts Heart Centre. Whilst training, he gained a deep experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology.

Due to his great passion and dedication to his field, Mr Albanese has several publications in peer-reviewed journals; has attended nationally and internationally meetings and conferences, often as a speaker; and has vast working experience in both Italy and the UK. He is internationally recognised for these reasons.

Mr Albanese has, to-date, performed several hundreds of open heart procedures, maintaining outstanding results. Mr Albanese puts his patients first in all facets, and he holds a very high satisfaction level amongst his patients. This can be noticed in his commitment to visitng other cardiac units, where he attends multi-disciplinary meetings with cardiologists, in which complex patients or difficult cardiac scenarios are discussed in order to ensure the best quality care for every patient.

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Dr Marie White is an experienced consultant general paediatrician based in London. She specialises in a wide range of paediatric conditions, including asthma, reflux, constipation, cow’s milk protein allergy, growth concerns, headache, and urinary tract infections.
 
Dr White graduated from the University of Leeds School of Medicine in 2007. Following this, she further excelled in her studies, receiving a distinction for her Masters in Child Health. After completing her medical studies, she completed her paediatric training in West Yorkshire and London.
 
Dr White's passion for advancing medical knowledge extends beyond clinical practice. The paediatric departmental lead for research, she plays a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge, evidence-based care to her patients.
 
In addition to her research endeavours, Dr White is deeply invested in medical education. She is actively involved in teaching, serving as an instructor on the Advanced Paediatric Life Support Course. Furthermore, she has volunteered her expertise with the Royal College of Child Health, training medical and nursing staff in Kenya and Myanmar. Her commitment to global health is further demonstrated by her six-month tenure as an acting consultant in Kenya.
 
A distinguished member of the Royal Colleges of Paediatrics and Child Health and the Medical Protection Society, Dr Marie White is dedicated to providing compassionate and expert patient-centred care to her patients

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Miss Rhiannon Bray is a highly experienced consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who specialises in urogynaecology, urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse, alongside childbirth, pelvic floor disorders and performing minimally invasive and advanced laparoscopic surgeries. She privately practices at New Victoria Hospital and is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where she has been the clinical lead for urogynaecology since 2018.

Miss Bray is also an expert in managing birth trauma and pelvic floor disorders.

Her leadership extends to chairing her regional urogynaecology multi-disciplinary team, while in terms of education, Miss Bray has an MD in Metabolomics, focusing on 'The Urinary Metabonome in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms'.

Furthermore, she has an MRCOG in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with subspecialist training in Urogynaecology from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She earned her MBBS and BSc in Human and Medical Molecular Genetics from King's College London.

Her commitment to excellence is reflected in numerous awards, including the Clinical Excellence award from Kingston NHS Foundation Trust (2019) and multiple accolades for her research presentations at prestigious conferences, such as the RCOG World Congress and the UK Continence Society.

Miss Bray is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the British Society of Urogynaecology as well as the International Urogynaecology Association and the International Continence Society.

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