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Dr Eleni Besi is a distinguished consultant oral surgeon based in London. She is renowned for her expertise in extractions, dental bone grafts, apical surgery, dental implants, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and conscious sedation, amongst many other areas of dental care.

Dr Besi graduated with honours in dentistry from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece in 2010. She went on to undertake training at various locations in the UK, including Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, and the Edinburgh Dental Institute, obtaining certifications in surgical and prosthodontic implantology and clinical education from the Eastman Dental Institute at University College London. Dr Besi has also attained a Master's in oral surgery from the same institution and a doctor's degree in dentistry from the University of Edinburgh. She currently serves as a consultant oral surgeon at Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and sees private patients at the revered Bespoke Dental clinic in Fulham.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Besi is actively involved in research and education. She holds the positions of senior clinical lecturer and lead of the oral surgery undergraduate programme at Queen Mary University of London, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr Besi has also published numerous research papers which appear in peer-reviewed journals. She is an appointed member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and the Oral Surgery section of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

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Professor Mirza Kamran Baig is an esteemed consultant cardiologist based in Nottingham. He specialises in interventional cardiology, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, cardiac CT and MRI scans, and shortness of breath.  

Professor Baig treats complex cardiac valve disorders with TAVI, percutaneous valve implantation, and complicated electrical cardiac disorders with implanted automatic defibrillator and cardiac re-synchronisation device therapies. He practises at Consult Health Care and the Spire Hospital, both in Nottingham, in addition to holding an honorary role as a consultant interventional cardiologist at Royal Brompton Hospital, London and Glenfield Hospital, Leicester. He has gained over 30 years' experience in interventional cardiology, both in the UK and abroad and has delivered treatments in over 30 hospitals in more than 20 countries and performed the first ever TAVI treatments in Western Saudi Arabia (2012), South Korea (2015), Singapore (2015), Pakistan (2015) and Hong Kong (2016). 

Professor Baig is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Nottingham. His research work has previously identified new methods of early diagnosis of familial dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). He has published over 40 papers, abstracts, books, chapters and review articles. Since 1995, he has given over 100 lectures at international, national, regional, intra-hospital and primary care institutions. He has experience of training cardiologists and has designed interventional cardiology training VR simulators. He has received multiple awards for his research.  

Professor Baig is a collegiate fellow member of the Royal College of Physicians of London, fellow member of both the American College and European Society of Cardiology, and a member of the British Cardiac Society.  

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Mr Raef Faris is a distinguished consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist based in London. He is renowned for his expertise in various sub-specialties, including in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, fibroids, endometriosis surgery, and myomectomy.

Mr Faris qualified in medicine from Cairo University, Egypt in 1991 before pursuing further training and undertaking a Master’s degree. After relocating to the UK in 1999, he achieved membership and later fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He undertook specialist training in obstetrics and gynaecology at The Ipswich Hospital and Nottingham University Hospitals. He has been appointed as a consultant at Chelsea and St. Mary’s Hospital Imperial College London since 2009, where he continues to run a dedicated colposcopy service. He sees private patients at HCA The Lister Hospital, where he has practised since 2007 as a consultant gynaecologist and fertility specialist.

As a member of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) at The Lister Hospital, Mr Faris plays a pivotal role in shaping the esteemed institution's strategies and policies. In addition, he actively contributes to medical education and training, and is accredited as a trainer for embryo transfer, assisted conception, pelvic ultrasound, and quality management of fertility services by the British Fertility Society. He is also an accredited trainer in colposcopy by the BSCCP. He remains actively involved in research, participating in numerous national studies in fertility. He is also a regular invited speaker at international meetings of fellow specialists. Mr Faris has published a number of academic articles which appear in revered peer-reviewed journals.

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Dr Marcus Pittman is a highly regarded Consultant Respiratory & Sleep Physician at King's College Hospital. He specialises in sleep apnoea, cough, breathing disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, and asthma.  

Dr Pittman graduated from the University of London in 2003 and has been practicing as a Consultant Respiratory & Sleep Physician for over a decade and currently works at King's College Hospital in London. Dr Pittman possesses a profound expertise in all aspects of pulmonology and lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, breathlessness, chronic cough, and lung cancer, showcasing a commitment to advancing the field. He also has expertise in all aspects of sleep medicine, including snoring and sleep apnoea, and has published a number of research papers in the field.  

Dr Pittman has also contributed to academic research with his research findings and insights being shared on ResearchGate, underscoring his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the academic community.

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Dr Nagaraj Konappa is a renowned consultant general and forensic psychiatrist based in Nottingham. With over a decade of experience, Dr Konappa is highly experienced in a wide range of psychiatric treatments. His areas of expertise include ADHD, autism (adults), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Dr Konappa currently practises privately at the Priory Hospital, a private hospital in Nottingham. He received his MBBS from the University of Mysore, before going on to receive his MRCPsych.

Dr Konappa is qualified to provide various tests and assessments, including mental capacity assessment, IPDE (international personality disorder examination), Mini-Mental State examination, ADHD and ASD assessments and Addenbrooke’s cognitive assessment. His assessments are done in adherence to NICE guidelines.

Mr Konappa has extensive experience in the medico-legal field, having completed a numbber of courses (Bond Solon) and receiving multiple certifications. He produces expert reports for a variety of civil and criminal tribunals. He has extensive experience in applying various legal tests such as diminished responsibility, fitness to plead, fitness to interview, and fitness to appear in court.

Additionally, he produces reports for the Parole Board, the Special Immigration Appeals Panel (SIAC), and numerous other Justice agencies. Dr Konappa is mostly available via e-Consultation, while patients can occasionally book face-to-face appointments with him via his Top Doctors profile.

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Mr Dimpu Bhagawati is a highly esteemed orthopaedic and complex spinal surgeon, highly qualified in all modern spinal techniques, including minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal deformity surgery, scoliosis, and back and spine problems children. He holds a private practice at 19 Harley Street, Princess Grace Hospital, Pinehill Hospital, The Cobham Clinic and One Hatfield Hospital.

Mr Bhagawati qualified from the University of Oxford and University College London. He completed two internationally recognised complex spinal fellowships at Oxford University Hospitals and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London. He is on the Harvard Surgical Leadership Program with other leaders in Medicine from around the world. 

Along with his private practice, Mr Bhagawati is a consultant orthopaedic and spinal surgeon at Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and currently organises services for the whole of Bedfordshire. He previously worked as a consultant at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. 

Mr Bhagawati has been at the forefront of cutting edge scientific advances in surgery at Oxford and London. He has published several scientific papers, some of which can be found in the European Spine Journal and the British Medical Journal.

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Dr Joshua Maduwuba is a leading consultant psychiatrist based on Harley Street, London, who specialises in ADHD, Adult ADHD and ADD.  He privately practises at the Private Therapy Clinic and his NHS base is Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. 

Dr Maduwuba, who after graduating from medical school (MB BS, University of Ibadan, Nigeria) decided to specialise in psychiatry and completed his training in general adult psychiatry from the London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex deanery. Furthermore, he was awarded an MRCPsych in Clinical Neuropsychiatry. 

Dr Maduwuba is the clinical lead of his NHS community mental health team. Alongside his extensive adult psychiatry experience, he also works with young people that are experiencing emotional challenges on the threshold of adulthood. 

Dr Maduwuba has been involved in Mental Health Act Assessment as a Section 12(2) doctor. He has prepared reports for and given evidence as a responsible clinician at mental health tribunals, is competent in court report preparation and assessment of mentally disordered offenders in prison, secure settings and other acute units. However, his main areas of interest are personal injury, clinical negligence and brain injuries and he has been preparing medicolegal reports since 2015. 

Dr Maduwuba's research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals. Also, he attends conferences all over the world and is a member of several professional organisations. These include the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Medical Protection Society and the UK Adult ADHD Network, alongside the British Medical Association, the British Association of Psychopharmacology and the American Psychiatric Association. 

ADHD - £750
Autism - £950

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Dr Bryan Murphy is a distinguished consultant dermatologist based in Belfast. He specialises in multiple areas of dermatology, focusing principally on skin cancer, rash, skin lesions, mole scanning, genital rash, and acne. He sees patients at Cathedral Dermatology Clinic and Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast and Holywood.

Dr Murphy undertook his medical studies at Queen’s University Belfast, graduating with an MB BCh BAO in 2011 and was awarded MRCP status from the Royal College of Physicians Glasgow in 2014. After undertaking his medical studies, Dr Murphy undertook postgraduate core medical training and dermatology specialist registrar training in Northern Ireland, working as a consultant at Belfast City Hospital, where he not only provided exemplary patient care but also actively participated in teaching and mentoring trainee doctors, specialists, primary care colleagues, nurses, and allied professionals.

Demonstrating a keen dedication to skin cancer prevention, Dr Murphy has contributed significantly to this cause by serving on the Northern Ireland Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy Group alongside Cancer Focus NI. Past roles include acting as the Multidisciplinary Team Improvement Lead and Chair of the Northern Ireland Regional Skin Cancer MDT Meeting. He actively engages in educational initiatives, imparting knowledge to trainee doctors, specialists, primary care colleagues, nurses, and allied professionals.

Dr Murphy is dedicated to educating and empowering his patients, ensuring they understand their diagnosis and are equipped to manage their condition effectively. Furthermore, His commitment to advancing dermatological knowledge is demonstrated by his authorship or co-authorship of numerous peer-reviewed articles. He holds a pivotal position on the Guidelines and Therapeutics Subcommittee for the British Association of Dermatologists, further exemplifying his influence and expertise in the field.

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Mr Brian Simons is a leading plastic surgeon with significant experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery based in Torquay. He specialises in breast surgery, liposuction and genital rejuvenation including female genital rejuvenation, alongside gynaecomastia, surgical abs, and non-surgical facial rejuvenation. He also performs tummy tuck operations and treats skin cancer. He privately practices as the lead surgeon at the Ministry of Aesthetics, alongside various clinics around the UK.

During his career, Mr Simons' experience has given him a broad range of plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery procedures that allow him to help his patients to select the option that is best for them. 

Mr Simons utilises his expert services for a wealth of further aesthetic requirements aside from those mentioned above. These include labiaplasty, chest reduction and breast enlargement as well as otoplasty, including earlobe repair and reshaping, and eyelid correction.   

Mr Simons, who has NHS experience at various hospitals, such as Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, has an impressive educational history. He has an MD from the University of Amsterdam and undertook his FRCS (London) fellowship at the world-renowned Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burns unit at St. Andrews Hospital, Broomfield.

Mr Simons holds full registration as a plastic surgeon in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. He is a member of various respected associations including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) as an overseas member. Furthermore, he is a member of the Dutch Association of Plastic Surgery (NVPC) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).       

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Mr Segun Komolafe is a consultant general surgeon specialising in lower gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, based in Glasgow. He works privately at Nuffield Health Hospital Glasgow, and University Hospital Wishaw, and is the current NHS Lanarkshire Clinical Lead for colorectal cancer. His areas of expertise include keyhole surgery for hernias and gallstones; colonoscopy including bowel cancer screening; as well as treating haemorrhoids and abdominal pain.

Mr Komolafe studied medicine at Glasgow University, then trained in general surgery in the west of Scotland, specialising in colorectal surgery. He gained further international training with a fellowship in keyhole surgery for bowel cancer at Barretos Cancer Hospital, Brazil, which is the largest cancer hospital in South America.

As well as teaching medical students and surgical trainees in the NHS and at the Royal College of Surgeons in Glasgow, Mr Komolafe actively gives back to the international community. He is involved in projects that teach surgical skills to doctors and health clinicians in the developing world, in association with NHS Scotland's Global Citizenship scheme.

Mr Komolafe's research work has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and is a member of various associations including the British Medical Association (BMA), Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI) and the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES).

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