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Mr James Arbuckle is a distinguished consultant colorectal and general surgeon based in London. His areas of expertise include colorectal cancer surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, haemorrhoid surgery, anal fissure, anal fistula, hernia repair, lipoma, and cysts. Mr Arbuckle is also highly proficient in laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

Mr Arbuckle consults privately at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. With over 30 years’ experience, he practises for Watford General Hospital since 2009 and also serves as surgical lead for IBD and its delivery.

Mr Arbuckle originally qualified with an MBBS and an intercalated BSc from St Mary’s Medical School, London in 1994. He undertook his basic surgical training at St Mary’s Hospital, before going on to accomplish higher specialist training in the North West Thames region. Notably, Mr Arbuckle completed the prestigious London Colorectal Fellowship at University College Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Arbuckle holds esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has published in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals and is also a prominent member of various professional organisations, including the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, as well as the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation.

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Dr Jaime Jonsson is a leading consultant clinical psychologist and founder of UK Inkind. The areas of expertise at UK Inkind include stress and burnout, anxiety disorders (including panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, and social anxiety), trauma, depression and mood disorders, relationship problems, pain/health and grief. Assessments include ADHD, ASD for both adults and children, workplace assessments and dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments. She is able to provide consultations in English and in Swedish.

Dr Jonsson, who consults privately via e-Consultation, is registered with both The Health and Care Professions Council and the IHPU Swedish Psychology Institute. She holds a BSc in Psychology from Northumbria University, and also holds a Master of Philosophy and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where she specialised in cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

As a trusted specialist, Dr Jonsson draws upon a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as compassion focused therapy and systemic approaches, to address mental health concerns effectively. She believes in the power of active listening, patience, and understanding to build a strong therapeutic and safe relationship, supporting her patients on their journey towards healing and personal growth.

Dr Jonsson also offers 1 hour paid assessments for anxiety and depression for £150, 1 hour assessments for couples for £150 and free 15 minutes. Please call to request any of these consultations. 

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Dr Mirka Slavska is an obstetrics and gynaecology consultant and a BMS-accredited menopause specialist, with over 15 years of experience, who aims to provide evidence-based holistic care. Her focus is on supporting, educating, and empowering women to understand treatment options for optimised health, quality of life, and happiness. Her areas of expertise include the menopause, the perimenopause, fibroids, menstrual disorders, heavy periods, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Trained in Wales, Dr Slavska developed a passion for managing non-cancerous gynaecological problems and obtained an advanced certificate in the management of benign gynaecological conditions. She believes perimenopausal and postmenopausal health is of prime importance. Dr Slavska advises on complex perimenopausal and menopausal issues, and prescribes HRT, having accomplished an Advanced Menopause Specialist certification with the British Menopause Society. To support her clinical practice, Dr Slavska obtained an Ultrasound Assessment Proficiency Certificate from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. To be able to provide well-rounded care for women, she also acquired a Diploma in Family Planning and Sexual Health.

Within Dr Slavska's NHS organisation, she holds the role of simulation education lead for Gynaecology. Co-founder of the GEMS (Gynaecological Emergencies Multidisciplinary Simulation) training, Dr Slavska is accredited by the Association for Simulation Practice in Healthcare and an author of MRCOG exam revision books, as well as a registered trainer for early pregnancy and benign gynaecological disease modules. Dr Slavska won the Welsh award for the Trainer of The Year in 2023.

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Mr Stephen Wood is a leading consultant ENT surgeon based in Berkshire and Maidenhead, with over 30 years of experience. He specialises in paediatric ENT, tonsillectomy, hearing loss, sinusitis, voice disorders, and sleep apnoea. With extensive academic qualifications and professional experience, Mr Wood is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to his patients.
 
Mr Wood obtained his MB ChB from the University of Bristol in 1987, later followed by the FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1992. He pursued his higher ENT surgical training at the Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital in London, as well as on the South West ENT Training Programme.

Notably, he conducted groundbreaking research into the genetics of sinus disease during his tenure as a research fellow at the University of Bristol in 1995, earning him the prestigious national ENT Research Society prize in 1997. He further developed his skills through a Fellowship at the Toronto General Hospital in Canada before assuming his role as a consultant in 2000, subsequently joining Wexham Park Hospital in 2002.
 
Mr Wood's commitment to teaching and research is evident through his various roles. Since 2002, he has served as the specialist tutor for ENT at Wexham Park Hospital, also leading Clinical Governance in his department. He actively contributes to medical education as an instructor for endoscopic sinus surgery trainees at Cambridge and Bristol, as well as a lecturer on laser surgery on a national course held at Wexham Park Hospital. Furthermore, he established the sinus surgery course for trainee surgeons in Bristol, demonstrating his dedication to advancing the field.

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Mr Mark Cynk is a highly-respected consultant urological surgeon based in Kent. He is internationally renowned for his expertise in holmium laser (HoLEP) procedures, being a pioneer of the use of this innovative technology for prostate surgery in the UK. He also specialises in kidney cancer, kidney stones, haematuria (blood in the urine), urinary tract infections and circumcision.

Mr Cynk was awarded a bachelor’s degree in physiology and then qualified in medicine from the University of London in 1991, completing his undergraduate training at Guy’s Hospital. Following this, he completed further training at the Institute of Urology and hospitals in Brighton and Eastbourne as well as Guy’s Stone Unit and the University of Miami’s Department of Urology. He was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons’ urology department in 2000. He was appointed as a consultant urological surgeon within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, where he is now lead clinician in urology, and the West Kent Urology Partnership in 2002, where he is now clinical director. Mr Cynk sees private patients at The Fordcombe Hospital and KIMS Hospital in Maidstone.

Throughout Mr Cynk’s esteemed career, he has assumed a number of senior roles including chairman of Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital’s Medical Advisory Committee. He has produced numerous academic publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several esteemed professional bodies, including the British Association of Urological Surgeons and the European Association of Urologists.

Additional to his clinical and leadership responsibilities, Mr Cynk is also a highly respected educator and was appointed as module clinical advisor and honorary senior lecturer at Kent and Medway Medical School in 2021. He is also chairman of the Holmium Academy, a national organisation which provides support for clinicians learning laser techniques and has travelled internationally on many occasions to train fellow urologists around the world in the use of HoLEP technology.

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Mr Harbhajan Plaha is a top consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Brentwood with over 40 years of experience. His areas of expertise lie in hip and knee replacement, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, knee arthroscopy and soft tissue and joint injections.

He began his post-graduate medical training in 1972 in India, obtaining his fellowship from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Bombay in 1975 and masters in surgery from the University of Bombay. He received broad general, paediatric and vascular surgery training whilst working in major trauma centres in Bombay. He also obtained knowledge in plastic surgery, maxillo-facial surgery and the management of upper and lower limb injuries, building up a comprehensive understanding of different surgical specialities before pursuing a career in orthopaedics.

After moving to England, he continued training in orthopaedics where he obtained an FRCS Edinburgh, FRCS England & FRCS (Orth) Edinburgh. He finished his training in orthopaedic surgery in many different hospitals in London.

Mr Plaha is now a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon practising in various private hospitals in the UK. He has a special interest in both hand and foot surgery and lower limb reconstructive surgery. He often performs very complex hip and knee revision surgery.

Mr Plaha published widely and frequently attends training courses in the UK and around Europe to stay up-to-date with new techniques.

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Dr Deven Patel is a leading cardiologist based in the London area at the Wellington Hospital, Spire Bushey Hospital, and the Royal Free Hospital. He specialises in chest pain, angina, coronary angiography and intervention - stenting, and acute myocardial infaction. He has wide experience in managing arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, hypertension, and in heart failure.

Dr Patel qualified from the University of London, and trained in cardiology at The Royal Free, Royal Brompton, and Harefield Hospitals. He is a well-established consultant of over 20 years standing, working in the NHS at The Royal Free and Barnet Hospitals. He has been the lead cardiologist at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals for over eight years and was instrumental in developing a catheter laboratory service at Barnet Hospital. He has an extensive private practice and receives a high level of referrals based on personal recommendation and for second opinions.

Dr Patel has training and experience in all areas of cardiology, but his specialty has focused in the last 15 years on the assessment of chest pain and angina, coronary angiography, intervention and stenting. He has a particular interest in complex coronary intervention undertaking intravascular imaging and pressure wire studies, using rotablation prior to stenting. The majority of interventional procedures are undertaken via the arm using the radial artery. He has been involved in research into coronary artery disease, CT coronary angiography, and acute coronary syndromes.

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​Dr Benjamin Hope is a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist with over 20 years of experience, based in London. He offers an array of tests and treatment for conditions including coeliac disease, stomach ache, vomiting, constipation, and food allergies and also offers ADHD assessment.
 
Dr Hope earned his medical degree from University College London Medical School in 2001, followed by extensive training in Scotland, New Zealand, and Ireland at national referral centres. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Paediatrics before returning to the UK. In 2012, he was registered as a specialist in paediatrics with the General Medical Council (GMC), and in 2014, he was further registered as a specialist in paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. He joined King's College Hospital as a GI Consultant in 2012.
 
An accredited trainer in diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), Dr Hope also performs additional investigations such as capsule endoscopy and impedance tests when necessary.
 
In 2023, Dr Hope expanded his practice by joining the Lewisham CAMHS neuro disability team, where he cares for children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties. He also began working at Harley Row Clinic, focusing on children with suspected ADHD.
 
Dr Hope's goal is to promptly identify his patients' problems, ensure that patients and their families understand the issues, and arrange the most appropriate interventions.

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Dr Mark Williams is a leading consultant cardiologist based in Chertsey, London and Guildford who specialises in interventional cardiology, coronary heart disease, angina alongside chest pain, shortness of breath and hypertension (high blood pressure). 

He privately practises at The Runnymede Hospital, Spire St Anthony's Hospital and offers remote clinics and investigations from 77 Wimpole Street and Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. His NHS base is St Peter's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he was clinical director in cardiology between June 2018 and November 2019. He is bilingual and speaks Jamaican Patois. 

Dr Williams is highly qualified. He has an MBBS, an MD (Res) after pursuing a clinical research fellowship in systemic scelorosis-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension at the Royal Free Hospital, and a BSc - all from the University of London. He was also awarded an MRCP (UK) and FRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians (London).

He completed his specialist training in interventional cardiology at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and King's College Hospital, London.

Dr Williams is a respected name in teaching, with experience of teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is currently an honorary senior lecturer at St George's Medical School, University of London. He has received three teaching excellence awards as nominated by his students in his time there. 

Dr Williams has received further accolades, including a Clinical Excellence Award, the Association of Commonwealth Universities Prize and the Sir Edward Boyle Memorial Trust Award. He was also awarded the Sir John Cass Foundation Award. 

He is is a member of various professional organisations including the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Medical Protection Society (MPS). He is also a member of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS). 

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Dr Vinod Sanem is a highly experienced consultant in Pain medicine and Anaesthetics, based in Hull. His practice focuses principally on spinal pain, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, brachialgia and neuropathic pain.
 
Dr Sanem undertook his primary medical education at NTR University of Health Sciences, India, graduating with an MBBS in 1997, followed by Doctorate in Medicine (MD) in Anaesthesia in 2002. He later moved to the UK, where he completed specialty training in anaesthesia with advanced training in the management of chronic pain at Hull, York, and Leeds, passed FRCA, in 2008. He successfully passed the FFPMRCA exam, a benchmark qualification in pain medicine recognised by the Faculty of Pain Medicine (Royal College of Anaesthetists) in the UK.
 
Dr Sanem is currently a consultant in Pain medicine and Anaesthetics at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital, as well as at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is proficient in various pain intervention techniques, including fluoroscopy (X-ray) guided precision diagnostic blocks, Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical and caudal epidurals, Medial branch blocks and denervation, facet joint injections, Sacroiliac joint injections, trigger point injections, peripheral nerve blocks, sympathetic blocks, radiofrequency denervation techniques, and ultrasound-guided injections.
 
Dr Sanem is a member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA), Neuromodulation Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland (NSUKI) and British Pain society (BPS).

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