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Mr Robin Pollock is a highly regarded consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in London who specialises in hip and knee surgery, and in the management of bone and soft tissue tumours such as sarcoma and metastatic bone disease. With over 30 years’ experience, he provides highly-specialised and advanced surgery, including knee arthroscopy, robotic-assisted knee replacement, patello-femoral replacement, tumour surgery, and hip replacement procedures. He is one of the UK’s leading orthopaedic surgeons.

Mr Pollock, who consults privately at The Princess Grace Hospital, originally qualified from University College London (UCL) in 1993 with a first-class honours degree in Human Anatomy. He completed his training at UCL Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, as well as on the renowned North Thames rotation, before going on to accomplish three prestigious fellowships: a fellowship in bone tumours and complex joint reconstruction in Australia; a fellowship in trauma and pelvic reconstruction in the USA; and an American, British and Canada fellowship from the British Orthopaedic Association.

Alongside his dedicated private practice, Mr Pollock holds an NHS consultant post at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital since 2004, where he also served as clinical director of the joint reconstruction and sarcoma units for four consecutive years. To date, he has been awarded with 7 Clinical Excellence awards for this NHS practice. Additionally, Mr Pollock is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons since 2002 and a member of various professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Orthopaedic Oncology Society and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society.

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Mr Sameer Trikha is an internationally recognised consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in London who specialises in premium cataract surgery, as well as the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma using the latest minimally invasive technologies, such as Istent, Preserflo microshunt and SLT laser. In addition to eye diseases, Mr Trikha is also an expert in the management of general ophthalmic conditions, such as dry eyes and styes, and has extensive experience providing lens replacement (intraocular lenses). Alongside his NHS work at King’s College Hospital, Mr Trikha currently consults privately at the acclaimed London Clinic Eye Centre and at 10 Harley Street.

Mr Trikha qualified from the University of Southampton with distinction and completed his training in ophthalmology in the Wessex region. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2012 and then obtained an MBA in Healthcare Management from Imperial College, London in 2015, before going on to accomplish two prestigious fellowships in glaucoma: a research clinical fellowship at the renowned Singapore National Eye Centre and a clinical fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Further to his world class ophthalmology practice, Mr Trikha is actively involved in research and surgical education, and has authored more than 25 peer reviewed academic papers as well as one book and two book chapters. He regularly lectures about glaucoma at UK and international conferences and also holds editorial positions at several ophthalmology publications including the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

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Professor Charles Knowles is chief academic officer and clinical director of research and innovation at Cleveland Clinic London. He is also professor of surgery at Queen Mary University of London and an honorary consultant colorectal surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and St Marks Hospitals. He is also chief medical officer of Amber Therapeutics Ltd.

Professor Knowles qualified from the University of Cambridge and undertook general surgical training and a PhD in London. His main research interests cover the development and evaluation of new technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic functional and neuromuscular disorders of the bowel and pelvic floor (with focus on neuromodulation and cell therapies). Clinically, he is a key international opinion leader on chronic constipation, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and GI neuromuscular diseases.

Professor Knowles holds honorary chairs at University College London and the University of Antwerp. He has authored 300 peer-reviewed publications (H-index: 68) as well as contributing to major international colorectal and general surgical texts, national guidance and health policy documents. He was awarded an honorary fellowship of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons in 2021. Aside from his day job(s), Professor Knowles is a semi-professional musician, songwriter and author. He also speaks some French, Spanish, and Portuguese (Brazilian).

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Dr Jayanta Mukherjee is a consultant respiratory and general physician based in Leamington Spa and Solihull, West Midlands. He specialises in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic cough alongside pneumonia, lung cancer and lung diseases, privately practicing for Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital, Spire Parkway Hospital and as an e-consultant. He also works for South Warwickshire University Hospitals NHS Trust as clinical director of respiratory medicine and lead lung cancer physician

Dr Mukherjee, who was previously the clinical director of respiratory medicine for his NHS trust, prides himself in providing patient care that's timely and compassionate. He aims to develop strong and long-lasting connections with each of his patients by giving sound medical advice that includes responsible diagnoses and procedures.

Previous to his impressive professional achievements, Dr Mukherjee completed his MBBS and postgraduate studies in India.

Dr Mukherjee's educational background, particularly his master's degree, reflects in the educational aspect of his work. He is Professionalism Theme Lead at Buckingham Medical School.

Further to Dr Mukherjee's medical practice and clinical educational experience, he has been involved in research surrounding asthma. He has also published case reports in various aspects of respiratory medicine in peer-reviewed journals, presented at the annual conference of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) as well as citing regularly in medical meetings. 

Dr Mukherjee is actively involved in his medical association memberships which includes the British Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (FRCP). 

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​Miss Dimitra Leivadiotou is an accomplished orthopaedic shoulder and elbow consultant, with over 25 years of experience, based in Hertfordshire and Essex. With a special interest in upper limb surgery, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice, focusing on areas such as shoulder replacement, shoulder surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, epicondylitis (tennis elbow), shoulder arthroscopy and rotator cuff injury.
 
Miss Leivadiotou completed her medical studies at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 1997, after she was awarded a sports scholarship for holding the National Record in sprint for under 18s. Upon competition of her primary medical degree, she undertook the prestigious Calvert Fellowship in upper limb in London, followed by a tenure at the internationally renowned Trauma and Sports Medicine Institute at Karolinska University in Stockholm, Sweden.
 
In order to further develop her skills, she then pursued the prestigious Upper Extremity Fellowship at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, Canada, the largest tertiary trauma centre in the country. Through each of these fellowships, she focused on modern arthroscopic and open surgical techniques for treating upper extremity orthopaedic conditions, gaining the expert skills required to treat her patients to the highest standards.
 
Beyond her clinical practice, Miss Leivadiotou is deeply committed to education and research. She serves as a teacher for orthopaedic trainees at The Princess Alexandra Hospital and has contributed significantly to the academic field. She is an International Faculty in AO Trauma ,  ATLS and Mentor in the EoE Mentorship program for the trainees. Her research work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.
 
Additionally, Miss Leivadiotou is an active member of prestigious public organisations, including the British Elbow and Shoulder Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The AO Foundation and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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Professor Andrew Baildam is a leading oncoplastic breast surgeon based in Greater Manchester and London, who specialises in all areas of breast health including breast surgery, breast reconstruction and breast cancer, particularly in women who have a family history of the disease.

Professor Baildam trained in surgical oncology and then additionally plastic and reconstructive breast surgery, and was appointed as a consultant surgeon and an honorary senior lecturer in surgical oncology at The Christie Hospital, Manchester. He was then appointed to St Bartholomew’s Hospital as the Professor of Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery, Queen Mary University of London. After 36 years in the NHS he now works in the independent sector.

As he holds a keen interest in patients with genetic breast cancer and oncoplastic breast surgery, Professor Baildam has over 180 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and chapters, and has innovated a number of approaches to breast cancer surgery. Professor Baildam is past President of The Associate of Cancer Surgery and the Chair of Royal College of Surgeons of England Cancer Surgery Committee. He pioneered the cross-specialty breast surgery oncoplastic training fellowships in the UK.

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Dr Benjamin Abramov is a renowned fertility specialist and gynaecologist based in London. He focuses principally on pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), IVF, and the management of recurrent miscarriages
 
Dr Abramov has been a pioneering figure in assisted conception since earning his MD in 1994. Throughout his career, he has held key positions in various fertility treatment centres, consistently pushing the boundaries of reproductive science.
 
Having completed his medical degree during a crucial period in reproductive medicine, particularly with the emergence of ICSI for male factor infertility, Dr Abramov developed a keen interest in pre-implantation genetic testing. His focus lies in understanding its profound implications for patients facing recurrent miscarriage or hereditary genetic conditions.
 
Dr Abramov is known for his innovative approach within his fertility clinic, continuously seeking new solutions and striving for enhanced patient outcomes. He has been instrumental in pioneering several treatment protocols and approaches, which have now become standard practices for addressing issues like unexplained infertility, male factor infertility, and recurrent miscarriage.
 
Central to Dr Abramov's philosophy is his unwavering commitment to treating each patient with profound empathy and respect. He meticulously considers their medical history, lifestyle factors, and overall gynaecological health to tailor bespoke treatment plans aimed at optimising every cycle and maximising success rates and his devotion lies in being a beacon of hope amidst the challenges. Dr Abramov understands the arduous journey patients face. While acknowledging the uncertainties inherent in fertility treatment, his dedication remains unwavering, leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the best possible outcomes for his patients.

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Dr Cristina López-Chertudi is a highly qualified consultant clinical and health psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist with extensive international experience. She sees patients via e-consultations. She specialises in a wide range of areas including family and couple therapy, mental disorders, anxiety, depression, work-related stress, adaptation to chronic illnesses, self-esteem, unresolved trauma and unresolved grief.
 
She obtained her psychology BSc Honours Degree in Bilbao, Spain, 1992, a pre-doctoral internship/MSc in Organisational Psychology and Hospital Administration, approved by the American Psychological Association (Maryland, USA, 1993), a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Surrey, UK, 2004), and a Master’s Degree (MSc) in Systemic Family Psychotherapy (Exeter, UK, 2008).  Furthermore, she has completed the foundation and professional training in Systemic Family Constellations (London, UK, 2011).
 
With nearly 30 years of experience in the UK National Health Service, Dr López-Chertudi has also worked in private practice, specialising in trauma psychology and providing expert witness assistance for legal cases. She has a diverse clinical background, having worked with various client groups, including adults, families, couples, and adolescents with complex mental health needs and physical illnesses such as HIV-AIDS, chronic pain, ME-CFS, obesity, cancer and post-Covid syndrome.
 
Dr. López-Chertudi is known for her empathetic and collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in ethical principles and anti-discriminatory practices. She offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, family/systems therapy, narrative therapy, compassion-focused, acceptance and commitment, and eye movement desensitisation reprocessing.
 
In addition to her clinical work, Dr López-Chertudi has held leadership positions in clinical health psychology services, providing strategic planning and professional leadership. She also provides clinical supervision for allied health professionals and trainees and has been involved in teaching and research activities, focusing on topics such as coping skills in chronic pain and the efficacy of group interventions.
 
She is committed to professional development and has been an active member of various professional organisations, including the British Psychological Society, British Association of Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapies and the Association for Family Therapy.

 
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Mr Nikolaos Tzerakis is an incredibly skilled and experienced consultant neurosurgeon who has participated in over 4000 cranial and spinal operations. He is accomplished at treating many conditions: this includes, but is not limited to, spinal trauma, spinal cancer, trigeminal neuralgia, brain aneurysms and Chiari malformations. 

After achieving his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1995, Mr Tzerakis completed his neurosurgical training in Athens, Greece in 2004. During this period, he gained experience in about 1000 operations and was ultimately able to perform many without supervision After this, he continued his specialist training in the UK at Newcastle-upon-Tyne where he expanded his skill set and knowledge, ultimately giving him experience in all neurosurgical subspecialties including paediatric neurosurgery, complex spinal neurosurgery and functional neurosurgery.

Mr Tzerakis greatly contributes to neurology research: he has published many peer-reviewed publications in renowned scientific journals and is also a peer-reviewer for eight journals. He is the principal investigator in many clinical trials and he also presents at international and national congresses. What's more, he has extensive teaching experience: he is the lead of educational meetings in the Neurosurgical Department of University Hospital of North Staffordshire and provides lessons to specialist trainees at Newcastle General Hospital in several aspects of Neurosurgery.

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Mr Simon Moyes is a highly in-demand consultant orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeon practising in his private clinics in London. He specializes in arthroscopic/minimally invasive surgery for the knee, shoulder, foot, and ankle.

Following his general medical and surgical training, Mr Moyes underwent specialist trauma and orthopaedic training on the Westminster Hospital Registrar programme and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Senior Registrar programme. In addition, he completed fellowships at both the North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre and the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Los Angeles, USA

In 1994, Mr Moyes was appointed consultant orthopaedic surgeon at University College London where he developed the Sports Medicine service. From 1998, Mr Moyes has worked full-time solely in private practice. He founded the Shoulder units and Foot and Ankle units at the Wellington Hospital.

In 2019, having founded the Capital Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Group, he moved his practice to the renowned Cromwell Hospital in Kensington and the Basinghall Clinic in the City. He now works with a group of other orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians. Their biographies can all be seen on the Capital Orthopaedics web site.

Mr Moyes has special surgical interests in developing new arthroscopic/minimally invasive surgery, always aiming to improve techniques for reconstruction of the knee, shoulder, foot, and ankle and to ensure better treatment for his patients. He has a close working relationship with the Arthroscopy Association of North America in Chicago, regularly attending meetings there to stay involved in the most advanced medical techniques in his field.

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