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Mr Antony Pittathankal is a consultant breast oncoplastic, endocrine, and general surgeon in the Essex and London areas. His specialisations in both breast cancer surgery and breast plastic surgery make him a standout surgeon in his field. This allows him to integrate oncologically safe surgery with cosmetically pleasing results for his patients. Currently, he is practising in multiple hospitals where he works with all breast and endocrine related issues and procedures.

During his training, Mr Pittathankal worked with some of the finest surgeons in their fields. To this day, he is still connected with these surgeons to work with and provide the best options for all his patients. Each procedure that Mr Pittathankal does is taken care of with careful cosmetic principles, no matter how large or small the case may be. His patients can be rest assured that all advice he provides is with their health and aesthetic appearance in mind.

Mr Pittathankal has created a devoted, multidisciplinary team to assist him with his cases. This team includes breast cancer specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists, oncologists, anaesthetists, and administrative assistants. With his team by his side, patients receive incredibly attentive care. 

Outside of his surgical work, Mr Pittathankal also trains junior surgeons in his specialities. These junior surgeons are trained in breast surgery, breast plastic and reconstructive surgery, and keyhole surgery. 

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Dr Sunil Chopra is a highly revered consultant dermatologist who possesses expertise in conditions such as acne, skin cancer, acne scars, vitiligo, rosacea, as well as facial aesthetics amongst many others. He currently privately practises at the highly renowned The London Dermatology Centre, where he is the clinical director and founder at the clinic that specialises in skin cancer and hair and scalp disorders, to mention a few. 

Dr Chopra, who is one of the UK's leading dermatologists, undertook both his undergraduate and postgraduate medical training at the University College London, and also trained for a year in chest medicine at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. Impressively, he then undertook a two-year full-time research project which focused specifically on the blood and nerve supply of skin. 

Dr Chopra is, presently, responsible for running a skin cancer research group, which centres its research on potential treatments for the common cancer. He obtained a bachelor of science degree in immunology from the University College London in 1986, and then went on to successfully complete an MBBS four years later at the University of London. 

He is also the current director and founder of SPS Healthcare, London, which is a company that specialises in the development of drugs that can effectively treat skin disease. Not only this, but Dr Chopra has also gained a significant amount of teaching experience, holding various teaching posts in the past, including undergraduate student teaching at Bart's and University College London Medical School. 

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Professor Adam Frampton is a consultant general and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgeon in Surrey and London. He is skilled in treating complex gallstone disease (cholecystectomy), and performing groin and abdominal wall hernia repair, and specialises in liver, pancreatic, and biliary surgery. He has a specialist interest in investigating and treating all benign and cancerous disorders of the liver, pancreas, and biliary-tract.

After qualifying from Imperial College London in 2003, he went on to gain an MSc in General Surgical Practice from the University of Kent in 2011, before returning to Imperial College London, where he was awarded a PhD in 2014 for his work on complex gene interactions in pancreatic cancer.

He underwent basic and higher surgical training in London and Surrey, and became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2018. During his training he undertook several international observerships in both the USA and Europe, and has gained exceptional experience in his field.

Professor Frampton is extremely passionate about research, and aims to translate new discoveries directly into improved patient care. He is one of the most knowledgeable specialists in his field and has won numerous awards for his research including the Moynihan prize, the Sir James Fraser Travelling Fellowship and the Hunterian Professorship. He is currently tenured Assoc. Professor in Surgical Oncology and Head of Oncology at the University of Surrey where he leads a laboratory group and supervises BSc, MSc, MD and PhD students.

His current research includes investigating the molecular aspects of pancreatic, liver and biliary-tract cancers, including the development of clinically useful biomarkers and targeted anti-cancer treatments, and understanding the tumour microenvironment and mechanisms of metastasis (cancer spread), topics on which he regularly publishes his findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Professor Frampton’s research is at the “cutting-edge” and consequently he offers a highly analytical and evidence-based approach for his patients.

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Ms Daniela Zanotti is a leading Upper GI and General surgeon based in Lincoln and Nottingham. Ms Zanotti’s areas of expertise include acid reflux, gallbladder surgery, hiatal hernia surgery, abdominal wall hernia repair (incl. incisional hernias), laparoscopic hernia surgery and achalasia.
 
Ms Zanotti first qualified with a medical degree from the University of Brescia in Northern Italy, before going on to train in various hospitals in the UK. She has completed 3 specialist upper-GI fellowships in prestigious hospitals such as University College London Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital in London, and the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust. She is also a fellow of the European Board of Surgery.

Ms Zanotti joined the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2020 where she developed and implemented the Upper-GI service for the Lincolnshire population, in close collaboration with the University Nottingham Hospitals Trust.  Ms Zanotti is the upper-GI (oesophago-gastric) cancer MDT lead for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
 
Ms Zanotti currently holds private clinics at the BMI Lincoln Hospital and the Park Hospital in Nottingham. She also provide endoscopy service at the Spire Hospital in Nottingham. She has extensive experience as a consultant Upper GI surgeon thanks to years worked within the NHS.
 
Ms Zanotti is also highly esteemed in the field of medical education. She functions as both a Clinical and Educational Supervisor for the Foundation Doctors and more senior Trainees. As a Consultant, she supervises surgical trainees in the fields of Upper GI and General Surgery on a daily basis. While completing her fellowship at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust, she tutored both 4^th and 6^th years medical students. She was also an assessor for final-year medical students. In addition to her clinical work and teaching, Ms Zanotti has also published numerous medical articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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Dr Marco Spartera is an NHS consultant cardiologist with expertise in a diverse range of cardiovascular conditions. Oxford Cardiovascular Health Ltd (OCH) is a private clinic led by Dr Spartera which provides cardiology services in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and the Cotswolds. As per its name, OCH mission is not only to deliver evidence-based management of specific cardiology symptoms but to delve into their root cause of disease in order to maintain the best cardiovascular health possible.

Dr Spartera’s knowledge and dedication to his field have consistently positioned him as an emerging leading figure in the diagnosis and management of a wide array of cardiovascular conditions including chest pain, shortness of breath, dizzy spells, palpitations and atrial fibrillation, angina, valve disease, and post-stroke cardiac disease. Dr Spartera is hyper-specialised in non-invasive cardiac imaging with a particular focus on cardiovascular MRI, cardiac CT, and advanced echocardiography (trans-oesophageal echocardiography, bubble echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, 3D echocardiography, and stress echo); he resorts to different modalities to tease out the root causes of symptoms and to finalise diagnoses.

Dr Spartera routinely sees challenging cases in the acute cardiac unit or in outpatient clinics presenting an intricate mix of symptoms where a unifying cause is not apparent even after multiple medical reviews. His diagnostic skillset allows him to navigate complex cases with confidence and to eventually deliver accurate and timely assessments. He is committed to always deliver a clear cardiology plan in a compassionate and holistic fashion whilst tailoring decisions to each person’s needs and values.

Dr Spartera's academic achievements are a testament to his commitment to excellence in the medical field. He earned his doctorate D.Phil. (PhD) from the University of Oxford where he discovered a new abnormality of the heart flow (i.e. reduced left atrial vorticity) which may be a novel mechanism of cardiac embolism and heart failure. His academic journey continues at the University of Oxford where he leads 4D Flow research to assess the potential of abnormalities of the cardiac flow as biomarkers of cardiac embolism and heart failure. He is also an investigator in the LOSE-AF trial, which is a randomised controlled trial, working to investigate whether weight loss can improve the outcomes of atrial fibrillation in older overweight/obese patients with atrial fibrillation. His work on this investigation showcases his drive to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and enhance patient care.

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Dr Pushpakaran Munuswamy is a leading consultant gastroenterologist with practice in Brentwood and Chelmsford who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders using endoscopic procedures, for conditions including dyspepsia, bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome disease and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. An accredited bowel cancer screening practitioner, Dr Munuswamy is also an expert in colonoscopy procedures, having performed over 5,000 colonoscopies with an adenomatous polyp detection rate double the national target.

Included in his main areas of expertise are also gastroscopy examinations, having performed more than 5,000 gastroscopies, as well as therapeutic procedures for the treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, foreign body removal and variceal banding.

Dr Munuswamy originally qualified from Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Med University in India in 1997. He then relocated to the UK, where he undertook his gastroenterology and liver disease training in London at King’s College Hospital, on the South East rotation, acquiring in-depth expertise in complex, acute and chronic disorders of the digestive system. Dr Munuswamy later obtained a post graduate diploma in digital health leadership, NHS digital academy.

Dr Munuswamy is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London. He is a member of British Society of Gastroenterology and the clinical lead for artificial intelligence in gastroenterology, BSG task group.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Munuswamy is passionate about innovation, and went on to develop a highly commended modern design of a naso-gastric tube for feeding. He also maintains an interest in research that improves the management of gastrointestinal disorders and thus, collaborates at present in several national trials, including the CONSTRUCT study for acute colitis management. He has presented in national scientific meetings, NHS digital meetings and has published in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Munuswamy has held several management roles and as chief clinical information officer introduced several digital innovations including electronic observations, e-prescribing and electronic records. He was clinical director for gastroenterology and currently is a department lead for gastroenterology.

Awards for his work include the BSG highly commended prize for service innovation and a finalist in HSJ awards.

Patient safety is integral to Dr Munuswamy’s practice. With a gentle and comprehensive approach to care, Dr Munuswamy involves and works together with his patients in the decision-making process of their treatment. Alongside his NHS work at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals, Dr Munuswamy currently sees private patients at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Springfield Hospital and Spire Hartswood Hospital.

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Dr Pravir Sharma is a highly-trained consultant psychiatrist in Birmingham, the West Midlands, and specialises in mental health issues in the elderly and general adult psychiatry. His focus also includes depression, dementia and anxiety disorders alongside post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder. He is also renowned for his expertise in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, schizophrenia and mood disorders. Dr Sharma sees patients at Sutton Medical Consulting in Sutton-Coldfield and also provides e-Consultations for international and UK patients.

He completed his basic and postgraduate training at the well-regarded National Institute of Mental Health Neurosciences, Bangalore, India, before moving to the UK to specialise in old-age psychiatry. Dr Sharma worked in a full-time substantive post with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust for more than 18 years retiring from his post in June 2021. He is currently working as a Locum Consultant in a NHS Trust in West Midlands and has also been appointed by the Care Quality Commission as a second opinion doctor. 

Dr Sharma has dedicated his years' training and professional years in psychiatry to treat his patients to the best of his ability. Beyond his full-time work for the NHS and his time with his private clinics, he is also active in medico-legal work. He can act as an expert witness, prepare medico-legal reports, appear in court, and has experience in personal injury, mental capacity and clinical negligence cases relating to his area of expertise. Additionally, he is skilled in acting as an expert witness in cases relating to immigration as well as employment tribunals, the preparation of occupational health or psychiatric reports, including those relating to road traffic accidents, PTSD or industrial or workplace injuries. Dr Sharma is Section 12(2) Approved for the use of Mental Health Act. 

Additionally, Dr Sharma has conducted research and appeared in multiple publications in national and international journals over the years. Keeping his involvement in his field well-rounded, he was also an active member of groups and associations in roles such as medical appraiser, educational supervisor and examiner.

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Dr Matthias Schmitt is an expert consultant cardiologist with over 25 years of experience based in Manchester. He possesses in-depth knowledge of a wide range of cardiovascular issues, while focusing principally on various heart diseases, including valvular and structural heart disease, hypertensive heart disease and coronary artery disease, as well as offering specialist services such as cardiac CT angiography (including Heartflow® analysis) and Cari-Heart® (peri-coronary fat attenuation analysis).
 
Dr Schmitt qualified with an MD from Johann-Wolfgang Goethe Universität (Goethe University), Frankfurt, Germany, in 1994. Following his graduation he undertook junior doctor positions in medicine at Katharinen-Krankenhaus, Frankfurt, cardiothoracic surgery at University Hospital, Freiburg and cardiology at City Hospital in Ludwigshafen before moving to the UK.
 
Upon his move to the UK, Dr Schmitt was awarded the prestigious BCS De Bono research fellowship and gained a PhD at the Wales Heart Research Institute in Cardiff. His phD research focused on applying radionuclide technologies to investigate the effects of natriuretic peptides on vascular tone in health and heart failure.
 
He has conducted multiple research projects over his career and has published over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He also takes a keen interest in helping the next generation of cardiologists, supervising both MD and PhD students. He also regularly advises on medico-legal disputes.
 
Dr Schmitt has taken an active role in the improvement of services at Wythenshawe Hospital since undertaking his position in 2008. He established both cardiac MRI and cardiac CT services at the hospital, whose cardiac imaging unit is one of the largest, leading dedicated cardiac imaging facilities in the UK, where 7000 cardiac studies are performed annually.
 
He is a member of numerous professional medical bodies, including the British Society of Magnetic Resonance, the British Society of Cardiac Imaging / British Society of Cardiac CT and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
 

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Mr Ibrahim Rajput is a highly esteemed consultant general surgeon with extensive experience and expertise in the field of surgery. He practises currently at both the Spire Leeds Hospital and the Yorkshire Skin Centre, and specialises in lumps and bumps, including on the breast, gallbladder surgery, hernias, hernia surgery, liver surgery, pancreas surgery, and laparascopic surgery. 

Following medical school, Mr Rajput completed several years of postgraduate training in general surgery, during which he honed his surgical skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced surgeons. After completing his residency training, Mr Rajput pursued further specialisation in his chosen field of general surgery through fellowships and additional intensive general surgery training programmes. 

Mr Rajput, who is also extremely experienced and skilled when it comes to colorectal surgery and emergency surgery, also serves as a mentor and educator in his field. Mr. Rajput's dedication to education and training reflects his commitment to advancing the field of surgery and ensuring that future generations of surgeons are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to provide exceptional patient care.

Mr Rajput is also engaged in research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of surgical conditions. He has, thus far, contributed a significant amount of peer-reviewed articles that have been published across established publications and journals. 

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Miss Sarah-Lucie Watson is an award-winning and leading Consultant ophthalmic surgeon based in Reading and Newbury, specialising in refractive cataract surgery, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), YAG laser treatment (capsulotomy), acute (emergency) and general eye conditions. She practices privately at Circle Reading Hospital and Spire Dunedin Hospital and for the NHS at The Royal Berkshire Hospital and West Berkshire Community Hospital (Newbury) where she has been the Lead Clinical Consultant for the last 3 years.

She can reduce spectacle dependence by using toric and trifocal lenses, following removal of cataract. Miss Watson also provides expert private services in wet and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) providing full assessments with cutting-edge scanning, autofluorescence and angiography. She is happy to offer advice and treatment for diabetic eye disease, vascular problems (retinal vein occlusion) inflammatory conditions (uveitis) and any abnormalities detected on OCT scanning by community optometrists. She performs intravitreal injections of Lucentis, Eylea, Avastin, and the latest drug developed for AMD- Vabysmo (faricimab) using a novel device that improves comfort and experience.

She is well-respected in the field of ophthalmology, providing services based on the latest evidence and emerging technologies. She has over 25 years of experience and was nominated several times for, and won, the top clinician award by the Macular Society for her services for people with macular disease. She has been awarded six NHS clinical excellence awards in her career. Her expertise is also reflected in the support for patients and carers she can provide with her team, when restoration of normal sight is not always possible.

Previous roles for the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, include clinical lead for the Berkshire county diabetic eye screening service for seven years and clinical governance lead encouraging an environment with learning from errors and complications within the department.

She has been involved with the education and training of junior surgeons throughout her career and was appointed College Tutor for the Berkshire trainees in the Oxford deanery for six years. This involves first teaching the first surgical stages using simulators to safe surgery for routine and complex cataract cases at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Miss Watson is a highly qualified professional with an esteemed education and training background. She graduated from King's College Hospital in London with an MBBS in 1988, where she was awarded the William Simpson award for tropical medicine. Following general training in every area of ophthalmology across London and the South, she completed her FRCOphth in 1994. She then finished senior training and her medical retina specialist fellowship at the respected and world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in 2003.

She has presented her academic research in improving patient outcomes from intravitreal therapy and training techniques in cataract surgery, nationally and internationally. Miss Watson has also had her work published in peer-reviewed journals, has been the co-author for nationally recognised guidelines and worked on several advisory boards.

She has been an advisor to the Macular Society and trustee for Blind Veterans UK, a charity providing support for those who have served in the armed forces and now have impaired sight. She supported the Royal British Legion cycling from London to Paris with her husband (retired Lt General James Bashall CB, CBE). Furthermore, she has been a volunteer trainer for the Kwale District Eye Centre in rural Kenya for 8 years, visiting annually and supporting Eyes for East Africa helping with the development of screening for diabetic eye disease and treatment of cataract, glaucoma and retinal conditions.

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