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Professor Christian Mehl is a specialist in prosthodontics at the Wimpole Street Dental Clinic in Marylebone, London. He holds a special interest in dental implants, bone augmentation surgery, oral surgery, aesthetic dentistry, reconstructive periodontal surgery and root canal treatment.

Professor Mehl is a qualified prosthetics (dental restorations) specialist with the German Society of Prosthodontics and the General Dental Council and is a certified implantologist with the German Society of Implantology.

He is a lecturer at the University of Kiel in Germany. Professor Mehl is actively involved in clinical research and development of dental implant systems for which his work has received the Camlog Research Award. His work is regularly published in peer-reviewed journals.

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Ms Aoife Naughton, a consultant ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeon based in London and Portsmouth, offers specialised expertise in oculoplastics, blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, lacrimal surgery, chalazion treatment, dry eye management, and oculo-facial plastic and cosmetic surgery. In addition, she provides aesthetic treatments such as anti-wrinkles injections, polynucleotides, dermal fillers and treatment with energy-based devices including laser skin re-surfacing, tailoring treatments to achieve natural-looking results. She also offers treatment for children with oculoplastic issues.

She is a Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and of the European Board of Ophthalmologists and holds membership in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Ms Naughton has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in her field. Her extensive training in oculoplastic surgery includes prestigious fellowships at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London and the Oxford Eye Hospital.
 
Ms Naughton's contributions to research and teaching are noteworthy, with her work published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. She is dedicated to advancing surgical techniques and safety standards, evident in her role in delivering safe surgical training in ophthalmology and her key involvement in establishing a surgical simulation suite in Oxford for training future ophthalmic surgeons, with precision and safety at the forefront. She was awarded the Prize for Best Eyelid Surgery video at the World Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Conference in 2023.
 
Her expertise extends beyond surgery, encompassing a holistic approach to patient care and a dedication to providing personalised treatments.

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With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr Teresa Castiello is a leading cardiologist based in London. She specialises in acquired and inherited cardiomyopathy, heart failure, preventive cardiology and family screening, syncope, hypertension, and cardiac magnetic resonance. Her decade-long career as a cardiologist has highlighted the importance of prevention and early diagnosis, balancing clinical experience and research. Dr Castiello has a holistic approach, taking into account her patients’ physical and mental well-being and their background, putting the person before his/her disease.

Dr Castiello graduated in medicine and surgery with honours from La Sapienza University, Rome in 2001, where she completed her medical and initial cardiology training (MD). In 2009 she specialised in cardiology at the University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome. Between 2009 and 2011 she dedicated her professional and personal time to three humanitarian missions, in Africa and East Jerusalem. Her longest mission was in Sudan where she worked at the Salam Center for Cardiac Surgery, on the outskirts of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Here she screened patients with suspected or documented cardiac diseases to select patients suitable for heart surgery. In Kenya, she tested the suitability to create a cardiac surgery unit and provided training to local staff. In East Jerusalem, she proudly collaborated with a children's NGO.

Following her time in Africa, she returned to Italy, where she earned a consultant cardiologist post at San Raffaele, Rome. Having gained almost ten years of medical experience, she then moved to England where she has since been working in all fields of cardiology with a specific focus on her areas of interest and expertise.

Dr Castiello practises at numerous London hospitals. Presently, she leads the heart failure and cardiomyopathy service at Croydon University Hospital as well as performing cardiac MRIs at St Thomas Hospital.

Thanks to her research commitment, she is leading several clinical trials at Croydon University Hospital, holding the position of a principal investigator. She also has a robust research network nationally and internationally. Since 2018 she has worked as heart failure educational lead (Royal Society of Medicine) for London, which involves organising and teachings for cardiology trainees. She has now been elected President of the Cardiology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine, a leading role for the education of future cardiologists.

Outside of her clinical duties, Dr Castiello is highly committed to national and international medical societies, namely the European Society of Cardiology, and holds many prestigious memberships and fellowships. Specifically, she has been Committee Member of the Patient care of the European Heart Failure Association (HFA) since 2018 and she is now Committee member of the newly formed Digital Health and Patient Care structural committee of  the HFA.   She has authored and co-authored peer-review papers and online educational resources.

Lately Dr Castiello is founder and director of M.I.A.L healthcare (Medici Italiani A Londra), the first Italian-speaking hospital based service in London. M.I.A.L’s model of care offers a patient-centres holistic approach for personalised medicine throughout the entire patient journey. M.I.A.L's long term plan is reinvesting part of the income in humanitarian projects focused on healthcare and education.

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Dr David Myers is an experienced general practitioner at Eisman Myers GP Practice. He graduated from the Middlesex Hospital in London in 1969 and initially trained in surgery before shifting to general practice in 1972. Dr Myers worked as an NHS general practitioner, specialising in occupational health, and later became the senior occupational health physician at the Middlesex Hospital.
 
In 1980, he transitioned to private general practice and has since been a key figure in the local medical community. Dr Myers has particular interests in acute medicine, paediatrics, and mental health.
 
In his current role, he continues to provide dedicated healthcare services, drawing on his extensive knowledge and years of practical experience. Dr Myers' commitment to comprehensive healthcare has contributed significantly to his established reputation in the community.

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Mr William Bartlett is an experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon located in central London. His specialist interest is in robotic surgery and the surgical and non-operative management of hip complaints. 

Mr Bartlett trained in and around the capital and undertook his fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. During this time, and following visitations to centres of excellence in central Europe and North America, he developed his interest in hip and knee replacement surgery, together with joint preserving techniques.

He sees a diverse spectrum of patients, ranging from teenagers to nonagenarians, with lifestyles ranging from sedentary to former Olympians. Non-surgical treatment options will always be thoroughly explored initially, often through working closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths, radiologists, sports physicians and rheumatologists.

When surgery is needed, Mr Bartlett will offer each patient a highly personalised approach, ensuring that they remain firmly at the centre of the decision-making. As many of his patients are young and active, his practice has evolved to use modern bone preserving techniques and minimally invasive surgical approaches. Particular interests include the use of 3D computer planned surgery, custom-made prostheses and partial joint replacement surgery.

Mr Bartlett leads the enhanced recovery program within his NHS hospital and is committed to ensuring that each patient recovers from surgery as quickly, safely and fully as possible. He has performed over 2,000 hip procedures and is currently conducting research into the performance of newly introduced hip replacement prostheses.

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Dr Thaj Rehman is a highly skilled and experienced consultant radiologist based in London and Essex, offering expertise in a range of specialised diagnostic services. Dr Rehman's areas of expertise encompass a comprehensive array of diagnostic modalities, including liver fibrosis scans, breast cancer scans, breast mammograms/mammography, thyroid scans and biopsy, paediatric scans and X-rays, as well as MRI and CT scans.

With over 15 years of dedicated professional experience, Dr Rehman currently serves as a consultant radiologist at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Spire London East Hospital, and Lyca Health Canary Wharf.

In terms of academic achievements, Dr Rehman has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence. He earned both an MBBS and an MD before going on to receive the prestigious FRCR qualification from the Royal College of Radiologists. Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, Dr Rehman ensures effective communication with a diverse patient population.

Patients seeking diagnostic services can trust Dr Rehman for his wealth of experience, exceptional skill set, and commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements. His current roles at prominent healthcare institutions, including Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Spire London East Hospital, and Lyca Health Canary Wharf, underscore his reputation as a highly capable and experienced consultant radiologist. 

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Dr Jessica Taylor is a well renowned dentist based in St Albans with over 20 years of experience. Dr Taylor is highly experienced in a wide range of dental procedures and treatments, with a special interest in sedation for dental treatments. Her other areas of expertise include family dentistry and children requiring a gentle approach, aesthetic dentistry, dentures, functional occlusal appliances for TMJ disorders and dental implant restoration.

Dr Taylor first qualified in dentistry in 2001, graduating with a BDS from the University of Bristol. She later went on to complete her vocational dentist training at the University of Oxford, and became a SAAD-accredited sedationist. Dr Taylor gained experience working at a number of top Hertfordshire dental clinics. She has also worked in Singapore for one of the leading dental companies. She currently practices at the prestigious Regency House Dental Clinic in St Albans.

Dr Taylor has extensive experience helping patients who are nervous or suffer from dentistry-related phobias. She offers a range of effective techniques, including oral and intravenous sedation, to help these nervous patients relax before their procedure. Dr Taylor is fully SAAD accredited, and strives to ensure all patients feel at ease when undergoing a procedure at Regency House Dental Clinic. 

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Mrs Joanne Hockey is a leading gynaecologist based in London. Mrs Hockey practices at a number of top clinics in the capital, including her NHS base, the Royal Free Hospital and on Harley Street. Mrs Hockey specialises in urogynaecology, prolapse and incontinence, and pelvic floor dysfunction, especially postnatal. Her particular interests include menopause, post-reproductive health and bladder pain.

Mrs Hockey leads the undergraduate programme for medical students in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal Free Hospital. She set up the urodynamics unit at the Royal Free Hospital, and established the team specialising in the care of women with bladder problems, pelvic organ prolapse, incontinence and birth trauma.

Mrs Hockey also manages a large general gynaecology clinic caring for women with conditions ranging from menstrual problems, menopause symptoms, fibroids and ovarian cysts. She leads the undergraduate programme in Women's Health for University College London (UCL) students at the Royal Free Hospital. She is also a peer reviewer for The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Journal.

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Dr Noor Alwash is a renowned consultant dermatologist with over a decade of experience. She is highly experienced in the treatment of a wide range of dermatological conditions. Her areas of expertise include abnormal skin lesions, skin cancers, actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, psoriasis and eczema.
 
Dr Alwash currently practises privately at Sussex Premier Health Hastings, Sussex Premier Health Eastbourne and the Spire Tunbridge Wells Hospital. She was also appointed as a consultant dermatologist at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in 2020.
 
Dr Alwash first graduated with her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2007, before going on to receive her MRCP(UK) and her MRCP(Dermatology) from the Royal College of Physicians. She completed her training at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust.
 

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Mr Caspar Aylott is an internationally-trained consultant spinal surgeon practising at The UK Spine Centre and Cheltenham Spine Clinic. His areas of expertise lie in the conservative and surgical management of back problems, including disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, neck and back pain, sciatica and osteoporotic spine fractures. He also specialises in rehabilitation, minimal access surgery, injections, fusion, non-fusion motion-preserving techniques, and balloon kyphoplasty for spinal fractures.

Mr Aylott completed his specialist fellowship training in Nottingham, Bristol and Auckland. He is uniquely dual-qualified in the UK with a degree in both mechanical and materials engineering from Nottingham University and as a Doctor from Leicester Medical School. He also has a Doctorate in Spine. He has published over thirty medical publications and lectures regularly in Europe and Asia on subjects including minimally invasive surgery and spinal biomechanics. His qualifications and experience have allowed him to become a European faculty trainer for surgeons in numerous minimally invasive techniques including dynamic stabilisation and balloon kyphoplasty.

As well as practising at The UK Spine Centre, Mr Aylott also runs the Cheltenham Spine Clinic. He passionately believes in the importance of making an accurate diagnosis and communicating this openly and clearly to his patients, enabling a personalised and sensible treatment plan to be outlined.

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