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Dr Lokesh Bisati is a leading consultant psychiatrist based in Chelmsford who specialises in child and adolescent psychiatry. With over 15 years’ experience, he provides assessment and treatment for a range of complex mental health conditions in children and young people, including Depression and Anxiety, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Psychotic disorders, Bipolar disorder, Phobia, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Self-Harm, Adjustment disorder, Trauma, Gender Dysphoria, Emotional dysregulation, Sleep disorders, Somatic Symptoms Disorders, Stress, Tourette’s Syndrome, Trichotillomania, Diagnosing Eating disorders and mental health and behavioural difficulties associated with autism.

Dr Bisati, who consults privately at Priory Hospital Chelmsford, originally qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine- Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Mysore in 2000. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), and has gained a wealth of clinical expertise and experience in the assessment and management of mental health and behavioural difficulties in children and young people from his four years as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and ADHD Lead consultant at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Previously, he also worked for a year in the same position at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

Currently, Dr Bisati holds the position of lead consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist on the Adolescent inpatient unit at Priory Hospital Chelmsford along with providing outpatient clinic service for Private CAMHS. He is involved in the assessment and psychiatric treatment of children and young people presenting with complex mental health problems including Depression, Self-harm, Suicidal behaviour, Psychotic disorders, Eating disorders, Phobia, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Autism and Somatic symptom disorder. As a specialist, he also has extensive knowledge of Psychosis.

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Dr Emily Lord is a leading consultant in sexual and reproductive health based in Oxford who specialises in men's health, STI's and HIV, alongside genital skin disorders, vulvar pain and vaginal discharge. She offers private e-Consultations.

Dr Lord is a leading consultant in genitourinary medicine (GUM) at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has practised as an NHS consultant at Oxfordshire Sexual Health Services for over five years and is the current clinical lead.

Her clinical expertise covers all aspects of sexual health, HIV medicine and contraception; with professional qualifications in these areas. Her care will be in line with UK national guidelines.

STI care:

• Dr Lord will diagnose and manage any STI, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis.
• If infections are identified, she will not only manage you, but also discreetly inform all sexual partners who may also need tests or treatment.

• Dr Lord offers a full consultation on contraceptive choices, helping you find a method to suit you. She can also undertake pregnancy testing and counselling on choices; with referral to other services if necessary.
•  She can perform:
  •  intrauterine device (contraceptive coil) insertions, removal and exchanges – and can offer a range of pain relief options.
  • Contraceptive implant insertions, removal and exchanges.

• Dr Lord is a advocate for Pre-Exposure for HIV (PrEP). The UK "PROUD" study reported that PrEP reduced the risk of HIV infection by 86% in men who have sex with men.
• Dr Lord recognises people have busy lives, and taking care of your sexual health should not involve taking time out of work for appointments. She can ensure you to obtain PrEP easily and efficiently while still having all the relevant tests and vaccinations.

• Dr Lord can provide expert medical care for those diagnosed with HIV, offering a personalised care package to fit in with a patients lives.

• Dr Lord can perform your smear test - and ensure you are testing for all the significant strains of HPV. If any problems are detected, she can swiftly refer you to her expert colleague Dr Hellner, for colposcopy review. 

• Vulval pain syndrome (VPS) – vulvodynia and vaginismus
• Penile pain syndrome
• Chronic vaginal discharge
• Recurrent candida and bacterial vaginosis
• Genital skin disorders (vaginal and penile)

• Dr Lord has a specialist interest in digital medicine - using technology to improve patient experience, healthcare outcomes and efficiencies. She is a digital ambassador for her NHS base. She recognises one of the founding principles of sexual health care in England is confidentiality. Care is provided using a bespoke electronic patient care record - completely confidential, and not linked to any other hospital systems.

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Mr Sam Evans is a leading consultant ophthalmologist, with over 15 years of experience, based in Plymouth and Carmarthenshire. He offers care for a wide range of ophthalmological issues, focusing principally on cataract surgery, clear lens extraction, glaucoma, oculoplastic surgery, macular degeneration and general ophthalmology.
 
Mr Evans initially trained in the South West of England before relocating to Wales in 2009. He underwent training across South Wales, including Carmarthen, before transitioning to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Mr Evans has extensive experience in oculoplastic surgery through sub-specialty training, alongside a broad spectrum of ophthalmic conditions and procedures. Renowned as a skilled cataract surgeon, he has also served as a trainer and mentor for NHS trainees.
 
With a passion for enhancing patient experiences and streamlining the work of ophthalmologists, Mr Evans takes pride in innovating successful British surgical and medical devices. Together with fellow ophthalmologists, he co-developed the SP.eye intravitreal injection device, revolutionising the injection process to be highly efficient, safe, and comfortable compared to traditional techniques. Notably, it stands as the world's first of its kind. Additionally, he introduced the enVoi™ app, facilitating self-referral for surgery consultations from the comfort of the patient’s home, reducing hospital visits to just one for the surgery itself.

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Mr George Christopoulos is a renowned and highly experienced aesthetic doctor and plastic surgeon based in London. He specialises in a range of aesthetic procedures including breast augmentation, reduction and lifting, as well as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). He is also expert in facial aesthetic procedures including lip lift, blepharoplasty and skin rejuvenation.

Mr Christopoulos obtained his medical degree from the Medical School of Athens, Greece in 2007 before completing surgical training at the city’s largest National General Hospital. During this period, he also undertook a clinical fellowship within the plastic surgery department of the  Hospital of Skin and Venereal Diseases within the University of Athens, where he would later go on to also complete both a master’s and a PhD on skin cancer treatment.

In 2014, Mr Christopoulos relocated to the UK and was awarded positions in the burns and plastic surgery departments of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital as well as the city’s Wythenshawe Hospital. In 2018, he was awarded a further master’s degree with distinction specialising in reconstructive microsurgery from the Queen Mary University of London. Following this, he underwent a further two fellowships within NHS Hospitals, as plastic surgery senior clinical fellow at East Grinstead’s renowned Queen Victoria Hospital and as trauma and reconstructive fellow at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals. Mr Christopoulos now sees patients in private practice at The Ghanem Clinic.

Mr Christopoulos is a well-established academic contributor in the plastic surgery field and regularly presents and lectures on his areas of expertise. He is an associate professor in aesthetic medicine working as director of the MSc course in facial aesthetics at Ulster University’s College of Medicine and Dentistry. Additionally, Mr Christopoulos has been appointed OSCE examiner at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.

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Mr Daniel Neen is a consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon in the Kent area. His main focuses are in surgery regarding the hand, elbow, shoulder, and wrist. His techniques also include arthroscopic procedures and trauma to the upper limb treatments. Mr Neen is currently working privately at KIMS Hospital, Sevenoaks Medical Centre, and Benenden Hospital in addition to his public clinic work.

Graduating from University College London in 1999 with his qualification, Mr Neen subsequently went on to further his degree in the orthopaedic speciality and basic surgical training at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. His training in orthopaedic surgery was advanced as a clinical surgical fellow, before he continued with higher surgical training in the Southeast region. During this time, Mr Neen worked with many senior surgeons in that area within the orthopaedic speciality. To broaden his experience and train with more versatility, Mr Neen did two surgical fellowships in Exeter and New Zealand. While completing the fellowship in New Zealand, he worked with surgeons in high volume joint replacement and keyhole surgery.

Keyhole surgery is one of the learned techniques that Mr Neen has made sure to bring to his practice. He uses newer techniques and technologies to treat trauma injuries to the upper limbs, as well as arthritic conditions, fractures, and sports-related injuries. Mr Neen likes to work closely with each patient and ensure that they have the correct individual treatment plan. This may include working with imaging and physiotherapy, and possible surgery.

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Mr Simon Butler-Manuel is a pioneering consultant gynaecologist based in London and Surrey, specialising in laparoscopy, robotic surgery and fibroids alongside gynaecological cancer, minimal access surgery and hysterectomies. He privately practices at HCA Healthcare London Bridge Hospital, Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital and Spire Gatwick Park Hospital and for the NHS at Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 

Mr Butler-Manuel, who receives referrals from around the country, is one of the most experienced experts in robotic and minimal access gynaecological surgery in the UK, adopting da Vinci Surgical System very early on. He has lead projects that continue to be successful, including establishing the Gynaecological Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey Hospital. It's the largest centre for robotic surgery in the NHS and is now recognised as one of the leading and progressive services for gynaecological cancer care and robotic surgery in the UK.

Mr Butler-Manuel is also the founder of gynae-oncology charity GRACE, which raised funds to buy the da Vinci technology at Royal Surrey, and is on the leadership team of the London Bridge Hospital's new robotic gynaecology service. It offers patients improved accuracy, lower infection rates as well as shorter lengths of stay and recovery period.

Mr Butler-Manuel qualified from St Thomas' Hospital Medical School at the University of London in 1988. He went on to train at St Thomas and Queen Charlotte's Hospital before pursuing gynaecological cancer care and laparoscopic surgery under the esteemed tutelage of Professor Christopher Sutton. 

Mr Butler-Manuel has worked on many varied clinical and surgical research projects alongside academic papers, which have been published in various peer-reviewed publications. He is a recognised surgical teacher too, working as the Royal College of Gynaecologist's Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisor at the Royal Surrey and is regularly invited to speak or teach on professional courses, meetings and at conferences both in the UK and abroad.

Mr Butler-Manuel is also an active member of various associations including British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS), The British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS). 

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Mr Alastair MacKenzie Ross is one of London's leading consultant plastic surgeons. He specialises in skin cancer (including melanoma), electrochemotherapy, reconstruction and scars.

Mr Mackenzie Ross qualified in medicine from the University of Cambridge in 1996 and went on to complete his higher surgical training in London. He undertook a hand surgery fellowship in Singapore in 2010 and the following year returned to London to complete a cosmetic reconstructive surgery interface fellowship. In 2012, he was awarded a further prestigious fellowship in melanoma and surgical oncology at the Melanoma Institute Australia. He is a core member of the multi-disciplinary teams for melanoma and non-melanoma cancer at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, and a founding member of the multi-disciplinary skin cancer team at the Wellington Hospital. Additional to his work within the NHS, Mr MacKenzie Ross sees private patients at the OneWelbeck clinic.

Mr Mackenzie Ross’ many years of clinical experience along with his strong academic background make him a leading expert in the field of plastic surgery. He was formerly the surgical lead for the London Cancer Alliance Skin Cancer Pathway Group and has teaching and training responsibilities in his role of clinical supervisor within Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals. His academic work is widely published in peer-reviewed journals.

In keeping with best practice, skin cancer patients under Mr MacKenzie Ross’ care are managed with the benefit of input from the whole multi-disciplinary team. Electrochemotherapy is at the cutting-edge of cancer management and Mr MacKenzie Ross is one of the first to offer this treatment privately in London.

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Ms Eleni Mavrides is a highly respected consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in central London, renowned for her expertise in endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts alongside obstetrics, deliveries and abnormal bleeding. She has a special interest in advanced benign gynaecological surgery. With a private and NHS practice, she carries vast amount of experience including procedures laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy and laparoscopic treatment for ovarian cysts.

In her private practice, Ms Mavrides sees patients at The Portland Hospital, OneWelbeck, and the Royal Free Hospital's Private Patients Unit. Her NHS base is at the Royal Free Hospital, part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 

With a commitment to excellence, Ms Mavrides provides compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients, addressing their individual needs with professionalism and empathy. She is highly qualified with an MBBS and an MD from the University of London and MRCOG from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.  

Ms Mavrides is actively involved in research, contributing to advancements in the field of gynaecology. Her research achievements reflect her commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge in her areas of expertise. Her work has been published in various peer reviewed journals. 

Recognising her outstanding contributions, Ms Mavrides has received awards for her excellence in patient care and clinical practice. These accolades underscore her dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare services to her patients.

As a member of professional organisations, including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG), the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (BSGE) and the European Society of Gynaecological Endoscopists (ESGE), Ms Mavrides remains at the forefront of her field, staying abreast of the latest developments and best practices. She is also a member of the Royal Society of Medicine.

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Dr Michael Perkin is a distinguished consultant paediatric allergist, with over 30 years of experience, based in Surrey and London. His areas of expertise encompass food allergies, immunotherapy, hay fever, respiratory allergy, allergy prevention and lactose intolerance.
 
Graduating from St George’s, University of London, Michael achieved distinctions in both medicine and surgery. His academic journey included pursuing an intercalated degree in Epidemiology, where he earned the Polock Prize for achieving the highest first class degree in the Medical School. His clinical training in Paediatrics took place within the South London Paediatric training rotation. Subsequently, he was honoured with a prestigious Wellcome Training Fellowship in clinical epidemiology, during which he conducted research leading to a PhD focused on allergy in farming children in Shropshire.
 
Dr Perkin is devoted to research, and his contributions to the field are extensive, with nearly 100 publications, including papers and chapters. He is frequently invited to speak internationally, notably as a guest speaker at allergy meetings in Japan and Australia. Additionally, he has contributed to international guideline documents and serves on the Paediatric Group of the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
 
Furthermore, together with Professor Gideon Lack, he co-leads the significant EAT Study, aimed at preventing food allergy development in infants. He is widely recognised on an international scale as a leading figure in paediatric allergy research, with a particular emphasis on allergy prevention.

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Dr James Andrew Robinson is a top gastroenterologist based in Manchester, who specialises in treating diarrhoea, acid reflux, indigestion, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), among others. Well-versed in all aspects of gastroenterology, his expertise has led to his appointment to several prominent positions in his field, including Clinical Director for Gastroenterology, Respiratory Medicine and Palliative Care at Salford Royal Hospital, as well as being named Core Medical Training Director for North West Deanery and Associate Regional Advisor to the Royal College of Physicians.

Dr Robinson graduated from Oxford University and worked there before returning to the North-West, where he underwent further training. He then completed a PhD before gaining the position of Consultant Gastroenterologist at Hope Hospital. In 2001, he was appointed to the same position at Salford Royal and became an honorary clinical lecturer at Manchester University. 

Dr Robinson believes in a patient-centric approach, emphasising the importance of making information as accessible as possible to the patient, encouraging them to take part in the decision-making process, and guiding them in self-management of certain gastroenterolological problems.

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