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Dr Penny Neild is a highly respected gastroenterologist based at St George's Hospital and Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital in London. She specialises in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colonic polyps, colonoscopy, gastroscopy and dyspepsia.

She has the ability to perform the following procedures: diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy, insertion of feeding tubes (nasogastric, nasojejunal and endoscopic gastrostomy).

Functional bowel disorders and nutritional problems are her main areas of clinical interest and she has participated in several influential national bodies such as the Royal College of Physicians Nutrition Committee, Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (Nutrition Committee), British Society of Gastroenterology, Small Bowel and Nutrition Committee and acted as Honorary Secretary for the British Association for Parental and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN).

Outside of her clinical work, she ais also an Honorary Senor Lecturer at St George’s University of London (SGUL).

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Mr Alexander Ionides is a leading consultant ophthalmologist with expertise in laser eye surgery, small incision cataract surgery, clear lens extraction, and phakic lens implantation. Mr Ionides qualified in 1989 after his training at University College London medical school, and went on to train in ophthalmology at Great Ormond Street Hospital before joining the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in 1992. 

Mr Ionides has a strong interest in research, obtaining an MD in cataract genetics and lens research at the Institute of Ophthalmology. He has published numerous papers and has contributed to research and development in both cataract and lens surgery. With a background in both research and many years of practice, Mr Ionides is considered to be one of the best laser eye surgeons in the UK, providing an exceptional level of care and expertise. 

Mr Ionides holds the position of honorary senior lecturer and honorary consultant at St George's Hospital, and is frequently invited to speak at meetings on both a national and international level. 

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Ms Sintija Zagorska is a respected dental hygienist based in St Albans at the revered Regency House Dental Clinic. She specialises in providing patients with world class oral health education and diet counselling. She is also renowned for her expertise in administering in-chair tooth whitening, scale and polish and Air Flow treatments as well as non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Ms Zagorska qualified in dental hygiene in 2019 from the Riga Stradins University in Latvia before pursuing further clinical training. She is an integral member of the specialist team at the Regency House Dental Clinic, providing expert care for patients suffering from advanced gum disease and those undergoing complex dental implant treatment, as well as helping patients to improve their overall oral health. Additional to providing excellent oral health education, Ms Zagorska is highly skilled in administering treatments such as Air Flow, scale and polish and in-chair tooth whitening to help patients optimise their smile.

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Professor Riyaz Patel is a highly respected consultant cardiologist based in London. He is widely renowned for his expertise in family history of heart deseases, preventive cardiology and cardiac screening and also specialises in cholesterol management, lipid disorders and heart check up.

Professor Patel qualified in medicine with distinction from King’s College London in 2001, having previously been awarded a first class honours degree in psychology from University College London. After undergoing further clinical training in London and attaining membership of the Royal College of Physicians, he began a specialist cardiology research fellowship based at Emory University, Atlanta, USA. After returning to the UK, he completed his medical doctorate at Cardiff University in 2012 and was appointed as a consultant cardiologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust the following year. Additional to his expertise and many years’ experience in treating general cardiological conditions, Professor Patel is also a highly esteemed specialist in advanced echocardiography testing, having attained accreditation by the British Society of Echocardiography, the European Society of Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular CT. He is also an elected fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the European Society of Cardiology. Since 2015, Professor Patel has also been appointed as a consultant cardiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, where he established and continues as clinical lead of the cardiovascular disease prevention service. He sees private patients at OneWelbeck in central London.

In addition to his work as a consultant cardiologist, Professor Patel is at the forefront of advanced medical research as a British Heart Foundation appointed clinical scientist and Professor of cardiology at University College London. He is widely renowned for his work in the field, regularly publishing high profile research articles which appear in esteemed peer-reviewed academic journals. He is also frequently invited as a guest speaker at key international conferences, including those of the European Society of Cardiology. Professor Patel also holds several key strategic leadership roles in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and chairs the East London CVD Prevention Group. He additionally acts as a clinical advisor for the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE).

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Mr Simon Eccles is an esteemed consultant craniofacial plastic surgeon practising in London. Having first qualified as a dentist and then as a maxillo-facial surgeon in 1985, he then trained and qualified as a doctor before beginning training in plastic surgery, specialising in head and neck and cranio-facial surgery. He was awarded the McGregor medal for outstanding performance in the Royal College of Surgeons plastic surgery examination. 

Mr Simon Eccles works as a consultant plastic surgeon in both the NHS and in private practice across different sites in London, and is a member of a number of committees in his field. He is also a member of a group of surgeons working for the charity 'Facing the World', where they carry out life-saving and life-changing surgical work on children across the world who would not otherwise have access to this level of care. 

Mr Eccles is also dedicated to training and teaching junior plastic surgeons and has written a number of articles for peer-reviewed journals, he has also made a number of television appearances as an expert in his field, and has been an invited speaker for TED.  

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Dr Maria Papachatzaki is a leading consultant neurologist based in London who specialises in multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy and related disorders. She privately practises at Dementech Neurosciences clinic and her NHS base is Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. 

Dr Papachatzaki is highly qualified, with MUDr, MSc and PhD qualifications. On completion of her MSc degree, she received a scholarship from the FOTEINOS Foundation in Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Furthermore, she was awarded funding by the European PENED research fund after completing her PhD in Neurosciences at the University of Crete.

Dr Papachatzaki worked as a post doctorate researcher in the MS team at the Blizzard Institute of the cell, QMUL/Barts Health NHS Trust in London. She worked alongside prestigious colleagues at the Royal London Hospital on many MS projects, involving clinical trials and leading projects on basic research on the pathogenesis and neurophysiology of MS disease under Professor Klaus Schmierer.

Her research has been published in various peer reviewed journals and she provides patients with access to clinical trials. Currently, she is participating as a site lead PI in a number of research projects including the UK MS Register and UK Pregnancy Register, and a multi-ethnic genetics study in MS (ADAMS).

Dr Papachatzaki also has wide experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials of DMDs and symptomatic drugs for PwMS, while she has worked as a sub-investigator for multiple clinical trials of commercial phase III trials that have led to licensed medications. 

Dr Papachatzaki is actively involved in teaching and activities that involves public and patient engagement including Digesting Science and MS Research Days.

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Mr Ashish Kelkar is a mightily experienced and highly regarded consultant general and colorectal surgeon who specialises in colorectal cancer, rectal bleeding, haemorrhoids, hernias and hernia surgery, anal fissures, and gallbladder surgery. He is currently practising at the Woodlands Hospital in Kettering. 

Mr Kelkar, who also possesses expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, rectal prolapse surgery, and pelvic floor function, successfully completed an MBBS in medicine at the Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai in 1991, and shortly afterwards followed this up by obtaining a masters in surgery from the King Edward Memorial Hospital in 1995. 

Mr Kelkar is also an expert when it comes to performing both laparoscopic surgery and open cholecystectomies. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has published an extensive amount of peer-reviewed articles in well-established medical journals, with a particular focus on colorectal cancer and lymph node retrieval in colorectal cancer patients.

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Mr Hitesh Patel is a highly skilled consultant general, laparoscopic and colorectal surgeon based in London. His areas of expertise include colonoscopy, anal fistula, haemorrhoid surgery, gastroscopy, colorectal cancer, hernia surgery, and laparoscopic surgery for gallstones, hernias and colorectal cancer.

Mr Patel, who has over 30 years' clinical experience, currently consults privately at The London Independent Hospital, Spire London East Hospital, and Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and has a Master of Surgery Degree from the University of London and an MBChB from the University of Liverpool. Mr Patel's comprehensive training, which he undertook within the North East Thames higher surgical rotation, also includes two prestigious fellowships in colorectal surgery at St Mark’s Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.

A trusted expert in his specialty, Mr Patel is also highly proficient in ileo-anal pouch surgery, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pilonidal sinus disease, anal fissure, colorectal screening, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and complex procedures such as muscle relaxant injections and the Kaydakis flap procedure. Notably, Mr Patel additionally participated in pioneering surgery using Microsoft HoloLens technology within the mixed reality space.

Mr Patel has published various articles regarding colorectal cancer in high-impact scientific journals, and is also a member of esteemed professional organisations such as the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons. Mr Patel's commitment to excellence and innovation in clinical practice underscores his dedication to advancing patient care and surgical techniques in the field of general, laparoscopic and colorectal surgery.

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Dr Sandra Rasqui is a leading counselling psychologist based in London. She is highly qualified, with her areas of expertise including relationship counselling, psychological assessments, psychological treatment, therapy, anxiety and depression.
 
Dr Rasqui first qualified with a BSc in Psychology from the University of Westminster, before going on to receive a PhD in Psychology from the University of East London. She then trained as a trainee counselling psychologist in the NHS.
 
Since qualifying, Dr Rasqui has worked as a counselling psychologist at a number of different clinics across London. She served as the clinic manager of the Private Therapy Clinic on Harley Street. Dr Rasqui currently practises privately in Ilford, London. She offers a wide range of therapy services, making sure to meet the individual needs of each client.
 
Dr Rasqui is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is a member of the British Psychological Society. In addition to her clinical work, she has an extensive background in academic research. Her doctoral thesis explored addiction to internet gaming. She has also volunteered with various charities, offering support to children with complex needs and their families, and victims of crime.  

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Mr Ashish Rohatgi is a highly proficient, skilled and well-regarded consultant upper gastrointestinal laparoscopic and general surgeon based in London. His areas of expertise include oesophageal and gastric cancer surgery, gallstones, gastric reflux, and hernias. He currently practises at the University College London Hospital as well as the Whipps Cross Hospital.

Mr Rohatgi, who is also an expert when it comes to biliary disease, obtained a MBBS from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College in India in 1993. This landmark propelled the revered doctor to go on to then successfully undertake and complete a FRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 2005. 

Mr Rohatgi successfully completed both his specialist training and fellowship in upper gastrointestinal laparoscopic and general surgery in the South East Thames region where he notably worked in two major oesophagogastric cancer units. During his specialist training, Mr Rohatgi treated various oesophageal and gastric conditions, developing a particular interest in different types of resection for oesophagogastric cancer, for which he is renowned for in his field today. On top of his clinical commitments, Mr Rohatgi is also actively involved in research, with more than 25 publications and presentations to his name thus far in his esteemed medical career. 

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