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Mr Billy Wong is an esteemed consultant ENT, head and neck, thyroid, and parathyroid surgeon based in Ipswich, who specialises in head and neck cancer, thyroid disorders, parathyroid surgery, salivary gland surgery, alongside endoscopic sinus surgery and voice disorders. He privately practises at Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital, while his NHS base is East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

With qualifications including MBBS, DOHNS, MRCS (ENT), and FRCS (ORL-HNS), Mr Wong is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to his patients. His sub-specialty in benign and malignant head and neck pathology is underscored by completion of the Advanced Head and Neck/Thyroid/Robotic Oncology Fellowship at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. He serves as a core member of the Head and Neck MDT and Thyroid MDT at his NHS trust, ensuring multidisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient outcomes.

Mr Wong's commitment to advancing the field of ENT is evident in his active involvement in research. As the principal investigator for nationally-run multi-centred randomised controlled trials, he contributes to shaping the future of ENT treatment.

Additionally, he has received recognition for his scholarly contributions, with multiple prizes and awards from prestigious institutions such as the Royal Society of Medicine, and he is a member of The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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Mr Haider Jan is a renowned consultant gynaecologist, specialising in endometriosis and minimally invasive surgery, who sees patients in Ashtead and London. With over 15 years of experience, Mr Jan is skilled in the treatment of a variety of gynaecological problems, including fibroids and abnormal bleeding, as well as surgery, including key hole, fertility, Asherman’s and septum. 

Mr Jan graduated from St Georges Hospital Medical School, part of the University of London, with a bachelor of science in 2002 and a bachelor of medicine and science in 2003. He trained in numerous centres of excellence in London, known for gynaecological surgery and ultrasound. These include Royal Marsden, St George’s, King’s College Hospital and Royal Surrey. During his time in the latter, he undertook his fellowship in advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. In 2009, earned his membership to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. 

Since 2013, he has held a position as a consultant gynaecologist at Epsom General Hospital, part of Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, where he is the clinical lead for gynaecology. Privately, he treats patients at Ashtead Hospital and Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital, South London. He is an expert in minimally invasive surgery and gynaecological ultrasound and is accredited by the Royal College in both fields.  

Mr Jan is actively involved in research, his interests include endometriosis, fertility surgery, and global health. He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and for his scientific presentations, he has been awarded various national and international prizes. He also is the founder of Maternity Training International, a charity and website that is dedicated to improving the standard of maternal health globally and ensuring safer motherhood universally.  

He has a passion for teaching, in particular, training others on the use of innovative and advanced technologies, as well as simulation techniques. He is on the faculty of several courses, both national and international, that cover gynaecological surgery and emergency obstetrics, including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), the advanced life support group (ALSG), and the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU). 

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Dr Minal Patel is part of the MySkinDoctor team of consultant dermatologist. Her, or one of MySkinDoctor's other consultant dermatologists will conduct your individual diagnosis using the UK's leading dermatology diagnosis app. 

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Dr Minal Patel is a highly skilled consultant dermatologist with over nine years of specialised experience in general dermatology. Her areas of expertise encompass the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, as well as hair, nail, and paediatric dermatology.

Having qualified from King’s College London in 2009, Dr Patel gained valuable experience in emergency and acute medicine before specialising in dermatology along the South Coast. Dr Patel currently serves as a consultant dermatologist at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust and is also the clinical lead for dermatology at Sussex Community Dermatology Services in North Kent.

Throughout her career, Dr Patel has demonstrated a commitment to medical education, teaching medical students, junior doctors, and GPs in the community. She has also established specialised teaching sessions for GPs to enhance dermatological care in the wider community.

Dr Patel is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, further underscoring her dedication to advancing dermatological practice.

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Dr Ophelia Veraitch is a high-profile, award-winning consultant dermatologist based in London, specialising in hair loss, acne and eczema, rosacea and hyperpigmentation.  Dr Veraitch privately practices at 55 Harley Street and her NHS base is University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Veraitch has expertise in cosmetic dermatology including anti-ageing treatments, chemical peels and light/laser-based therapies. She has her own line of skin and hair products and is the UK and India representative on the International Board of Dermatologists for L'Oreal Paris. 

She works with each of her patients individually, from initial consultation to devising a personalised course of treatments. Most uniquely, she formulates products for her patients to use as part of their everyday skin and hair regimes.   

Dr Veraitch's educational achievements are equally impressive as her clinical practice, having studied at both leading national and international institutions. She has an MBBS and BSc (Hons) in Haematology from Imperial College London and a MRCP (Derm) from St John's Institute of Dermatology, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Furthermore, she underwent a PhD in Dermatology between her BSc and MRCP, at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan.

Dr Veraitch actively publishes original research and reviews in medical journals and book chapters. Her work has been recognised by the medical field and she has been presented with numerous awards, most recently the European Society of Hair Research Fellowship Award.

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Dr Nesan Shanmugam is a leading consultant cardiologist practising at New Victoria Hospital in London. With expertise in general cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and heart failure management, Dr Shanmugam is also passionate about promoting heart disease prevention through healthy lifestyle and nutrition. His research contributions have been published in numerous national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Shanmugam earned a first class honours degree from King’s College, University of London, in 1998. His extensive training includes completing the South West London Cardiology rotation and specialist cardiology training, which he concluded in April 2013. He further honed his skills through an international fellowship at the National Heart Centre/Duke-NUS in Singapore, where he specialised in device therapy and advanced cardiac imaging.

In 2016, Dr Shanmugam played a pivotal role in the creation of the UK’s first national Heart Failure Unit, designed to provide specialised care to hospitalised heart failure patients. This innovative unit integrates nursing, therapy and cardiology services. In recognition of the team's outstanding work, the Heart Failure Unit was nominated for an award at the prestigious 2017 British Medical Awards.

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Mr Constant Busch is a leading orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in primary hip and knee replacement surgery. His sub-specialty includes hip problems in young people, and revision hip and knee replacement surgery. He is originally from the Netherlands.

Mr Constant Busch has studied and gained experience at the Duke University, USA, Ontario, Canada, and in London, UK. Mr Busch performs over 500 surgical procedures per year, and is known for his personalised treatment of patients, and the use of the latest in implant technology, and rehabilitation processes. He discusses procedure options in depth with patients, ensuring they understand and are in agreement with the proposed treatment. These include non-operative management as well as range of current surgical treatment. Alongside his clinical practice,

Mr Busch has also contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications in medical journals, along with reviewing articles related with joint replacement for the British Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

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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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Mr Daniel Baird is a leading general and colorectal consultant surgeon based in Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, who specialises in inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia and laparoscopic inguinal repair alongside anal fistula, anal fissure and piles (haemmorhoids). He privately practises at Goring Hall Hospital and the Oving Clinic, while his NHS base is at Worthing Hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex Trust. 

Mr Baird is highly qualified, with an MB ChB from the University of Manchester, a FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons and an MD (Res) from Imperial College London. He undertook his specialist surgical training in London at The Royal Marsden Hospital, St Marks Hospital and Imperial Healthcare Trust, alongside the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

He also completed an RCS accredited laparoscopic cancer fellowship at Frimley Park Hospital where he was exposed the Da Vinci and CMR Versius robotic operation platforms. He worked as a consultant at Frimley Park prior to his current permanent posts.                   

Mr Baird, who also operates on inflammatory bowel disease and diverticular disease, has a subspecialty interest in treating fistulae-in-ano and pilonidal sinus disease using the minimally-invasive techniques VAAFT/EPSiT techniques. His clinical research has been published in respected peer-reviewed journals including the British Medical Journal and the Annals of Surgery. 

Furthermore, Mr Baird is a member of various professional organisations including the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, the European Society of Coloproctology and the British Hernia Society.

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Mr Amir Darakhshan is a leading consultant colorectal and general surgeon who is based in London. He specialises in inflammatory bowel disease and rectal bleeding and is also renowned for his expertise in anal fistula surgery, haemorrhoid surgery, colonoscopy procedures as well as hernia. 

Mr Darakhshan graduated from King's College Hospital London and received his surgical training in London and the South East of England. He also received his specialist colorectal training at the Concord Repatriation General Hospital in Sydney, St Thomas' Hospital, University College Hospital, St Mark's Hospital and King's College Hospital, London, where he developed his interests in Pelvic Floor disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Laparoscopic surgery.

He is a member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland and the Pelvic Floor Society and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Awarded a Doctor of Medicine in 2008, Mr Darakhshan's thesis at the Royal London Hospital explored the use of the Gracilis Neosphincter for treating incontinence. He has published on general surgical, colorectal and pelvic floor disorders.

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Dr Fabio Castiglione is a widely experienced consultant urologist andrologist practising at private clinics in London. His specialities include andrology, regenerative medicine, men's sexual dysfunction, shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction, and chronic prostatitis. Dr Castiglione currently is practising at four private clinics, one of which is for Spanish speakers.

In 2009, Dr Castiglione received his qualification in medicine and surgery. He later completed his speciality training in urology at Vita Salute San Raffaele University of Milan. He has since become a fellow of both the European Committee of Sexual Medicine and the European Board of Urology. Whilst in Belgium, Dr Castiglione earned his PhD studying stem cells and erectile dysfunction. To further his experience, he travelled to India and undertook a senior fellowship at the Institute of Urethral Surgery in Pune, where he learned the most advanced surgical techniques in treating urethral stenosis.

Dr Castiglione relocated to the UK, finalising his specialty fellowship training in andrology and ultimately becoming a consultant in UCLH. During his years training and time a consultant, Dr Castiglione has had more than 70 peer-reviewed papers published and is an associate professor at University College London. Additionally, he has presented at many conferences and meetings nationally and internationally on his specialised topics.

Presently, Dr Castiglione is an avid researcher, conducting research on focuses such as reconstructive urology, post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction and penile rehabilitation strategies, and stem cell therapy, including Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells (ADSC), adult stem cells, mechanisms of action stem cells, and platelet rich plasma. Dr Castiglion was appointed as Prostate Cancer UK Champion. He has a goal to develop new clinical pathways and deliver significant improvements when it comes to sexual dysfunction for patients who have undergone prostate cancer treatments.

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