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Mr Irfan Malik is one of London's leading neurosurgeons. Practising at a number of prominent clinics in the capital including King's College Hospital, the Harley Street Clinic and the London Neurosurgery Partnership, his specialist interests include the assessment and treatment of all spinal conditions including degenerative, traumatic and malignant spinal disorders.

He is an expert in the use of minimally invasive techniques for spinal surgery and disc replacement surgery for the treatment of neck, back and arm pain, and sciatica. In addition to this, he provides a comprehensive service for the treatment of epilepsy. Mr Malik notably tackles his main areas and conditions of expertise from a surgical but also a non-surgical point of view. He is particularly adept when it comes to incorporating minimally invasive techniques for surgical procedures such as disk replacement and the treatment of neck pain, back pain, and arm pain as well as sciatica. Something that sets him apart from the rest is the fact that he has carried out the most amount of endoscopic spinal surgeries (keyhole surgeries) than any other UK spinal surgeon.

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Mr Ashwin Sridhar is a distinguished and highly experienced consultant urologist and robotic prostate and bladder cancer surgeon who specialises in robotic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, bladder cancer, bladder biopsy, prostate biopsy, bladder removal, prostate cancer, and prostate removal. He is currently practising at The London Clinic, London International Patient Services, University College London Hospital, and The Harley Street Clinic.

Mr Sridhar, whose main research interests include oncological and functional outcomes in urological pelvic cancer surgery and image-guided surgery in urology, obtained his first medical qualification (MBBS) in 2008 from the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in India, before moving over to the UK in order to complete an MSc in surgical technology at the Imperial College London. 

Following on from this, Mr Sridhar would then successfully undertake a one-year rotational senior house officer training in accident and emergency, general surgery, and trauma and orthopaedics at East Cheshire NHS Trust. After then making the decision to pursue urology, he undertook six years of intensive urology training at University College London Hospital, where he gained a valuable and significant amount of experience in various urological subspecialties, focusing on the management of urological cancer.

Mr Sridhar is currently a trainer for robotic surgery, and has a keen interest in providing quality assurance of surgical treatment by improving surgical techniques and thereby enhancing patient experience. He has presented in multiple national and international conferences, and his work has been published in various prestigious peer-reviewed journals.

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Miss Tadiparthi is an award-winning, top plastic surgeon who has been featured extensively in the media. Her personal website can be found here.

Sujatha has over 15 years of experience in the field of plastic surgery and she is one of the few female plastic surgeons offering private cosmetic surgery in central London, Surrey and Kent. Her education, training and plastic surgery accreditation have all been in the UK. 

Sujatha has shared her expertise in multiple media appearances on TV, radio and print. She was one of only two plastic surgeons featured in the revolutionary E4 series called, ‘Send Nudes: Body SOS’, where she gave advice to contestants considering plastic surgery procedures.

Miss Tadiparthi and her team are award-winning, being recently awarded ‘Best Plastic Surgery Clinic’ in the London and South East area by the Prestige Awards. She has also received clinical excellence awards by Top Doctors and iwantgreatcare for the high quality of care that she provides to her patients. 

Sujatha has excellent patient reviews which can be seen on her  iwantgreatcare and Trustpilot profiles. She has warm and friendly nature so her patients feel very comfortable in her presence to share their concerns. The procedures she offers are individualised and tailored to suit each patient’s particular needs and expectations. As a member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), she endeavours to provide the safest and best possible care to her patients. Sujatha only works at reputable and well-established clinics and hospitals.

Miss Tadiparthi specialises in breast surgery (including breast reduction, augmentation, breast uplift with and without implants), body contouring surgery (including tummy tuck and liposuction), post major weight loss surgery (such as arm lift, thigh lift, lower body lift), as well as minor skin surgery (moles, cysts, lipomas, split ear lobes).
 
Miss Tadiparthi’s training and background:

Sujatha graduated from Cardiff medical school in 2002 and completed her basic surgical training by 2008. Her passion for plastic and reconstructive surgery led her to undertake training and follow a career in this field. By 2013, Sujatha completed her specialist plastic surgery training in the UK and passed the plastic surgery examination by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS plas) in 2013. Following this, she gained further specialised training in breast surgery, breast and limb reconstruction and microsurgery.

A prestigious cosmetic fellowship at the London Wellington Hospital allowed her to work with some leading cosmetic surgeons in London and gain a wide breadth of training in cosmetic surgery including breast, facial and body contouring procedures. After gaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in the UK, she was entered into the UK’s General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register for plastic surgery in 2014.
An active involvement in plastic surgical research throughout her career led her to publish 6 book chapters and 22 journal articles with presentations at over 75 national and international surgical meetings.

Miss Tadiparthi’s extensive specialist plastic surgery training in the UK has allowed her to gain considerable experience in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgical techniques. She often combines these two complementary fields to get the best possible outcome for her patients.
 

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Mr Espeed Khoshbin is a leading consultant cardiac surgeon in London. He specialises in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery including aortic valve and aortic root replacement. He is a super specialist performing a high volume of heart and lung transplant in London. He conducts surgery for heart failure through mechanical circulatory support and is amongst only a hand full of transplant surgeons performing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery in the United Kingdom. Additionally, he holds an honorary clinical senior lecturer position at Imperial College and The National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) in London.
 
Graduating from Aberdeen Medical School with an MB ChB, Mr Khoshbin obtained a postgraduate research doctorate (MD) from the University of Leicester. He initiated his cardiac surgery training at St Mary's Hospital in London, part of the East Thames rotation. As a national trainee in cardiac surgery, he achieved the intercollegiate fellowship of The Surgical Royal Colleges of Great Britain and Ireland (FRCS CTh) and secured a position in the UK’s prestigious National Peri-CCT Fellowship in cardiothoracic transplantation and mechanical support. Mr Khoshbin achieved a traveling scholarship from the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation to the University College of Los Angeles, California.
 
In his professional roles, Mr Khoshbin is the national lead for heart and lung transplant education, the London deanery appointed lead for cardiac surgical training at Harefield Hospital, and an examiner for the board of examiners of European and UKs Intercollegiate examination board in cardiac surgery. He is the director of Harefield core thoracic transplantation course. He also serves as the NHS lead for organ utilisation at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals.
 
With a research focus on mechanical circulatory support, Mr Khoshbin has a research doctorate (MD) and experience in both clinical and laboratory research. He has conducted Cochrane systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials in cardiac surgery and metanalysis of randomised trials. He has an interest in education research and artificial intelligence applications. He is a supervisor for doctoral research students. He is also the Director of Harefield Hospital core thoracic transplant course.
 
Mr Khoshbin has contributed extensively to medical literature, with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as the British Medical Journal, Circulation, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Journal of Robotic Surgery. He is an expert reviewer for The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Journal of Robotic Surgery, and the Annals of Robotics and Automation.

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Mr Andrew White is a highly proficient and esteemed consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon who specialises in elbow surgery, sports injuries, upper limb surgery, shoulder surgery, performing arthroscopies, rotator cuff surgery, as well as joint replacement surgery. He currently practises at the Fitzwilliam Hospital in Peterborough. 

Mr White, who has racked up years of medical experience having obtained an MA Oxon from the University of Oxford in 1993, is also an expert in conditions such as frozen shoulder and tennis elbow. After completing his undergraduate training, Mr White went on to successfully undertake his clinical training at the University of Cambridge in the East Anglian higher surgical training programme. This was followed by the notable completion of a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Mr White possesses quite an extensive list of subspecialties, including shoulder and elbow fractures, golfer's elbow, major tendon repair surgery, and elbow and shoulder arthritis, as well as rotator cuff surgery but to mention a few. He has carried out an extensive amount of research regarding joint replacement surgery and joint conservation. 

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Mr Leandros-Vassilios Vassiliou (Leo) is a leading maxillofacial surgeon based in Wilmslow. Mr Vassiliou is an expert in a wide range of maxillofacial conditions and procedures, including oral surgery, wisdom teeth, jaw cysts, neck lumps, jaw joint (TMJ) disorders and head and neck cancer.

Mr Vassiliou first qualified in dentistry in 2002, with a DDS from the National and Capodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He later qualified with an MD in 2008 from the same institution. He then continued his medical training in the United Kingdom, graduating from UCL with an MS in Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine in 2015, and an FRCS(OMFS) in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in 2016.

Mr Vassiliou currently practices at the Wilmslow Hospital. He is also a consultant maxillofacial surgeon at the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT). He is highly experienced, having worked as a maxillofacial surgeon at numerous prestigious hospitals across the UK, including University College London Hospital, King’s College Hospital and Guy’s Hospital. Mr Vassiliou is also a respected voice in medical education, and is currently an honorary lecturer at the University of Liverpool Medical School.

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Professor Michael Heneghan is a leading consultant hepatologist, based in London. He has a specialist interest in autoimmune liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation, and new therapies for end-stage liver disease. Professor Heneghan is currently practising at his three private clinics. 

After receiving his qualification in medicine from University College Dumblin, Professor Heneghan furthered his speciality education and completed his training in gastroenterology and hepatology in Ireland, London, and America. He subsequently held the position of medical director of liver transplantation at Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina, before holding prestigious positions at top liver clinics, the London Liver Centre at London Bridge Hospital, and the Guthrie Clinic at King's College London.

Alongside his clinical work, Professor Heneghan has published numerous studies, medical articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has been involved in numerous research projects, as well as devoting time to lecturing developing future doctors. He maintains professional memberships in multiple associations and societies, but is most notably a medical advisor to the Preliminary Biliary Cirrhosis Foundation.

Professor Heneghan continues to enrich himself and the hepatology field by doing research. His interests include liver autoimmunity and innovative therapies in end-stage liver disease.

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Miss Stephanie West is a highly-experienced consultant ophthalmologist practising in Southampton. Miss West treats both adults and children and specialises in cataract surgery, paediatric eye conditions including amblyopia and strabismus, adult squints, double vision and complex oculomotility disorders. She has been a consultant ophthalmologist at Southampton General Hospital since 2013, where she has previously been Clinical Director for Ophthalmology and CESR training program lead.

After graduating from Southampton University Medical School, Miss West completed specialist ophthalmology training in the highly regarded centres of Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham and The Bristol Eye Hospital. She subsequently undertook two years of subspecialty training in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus including a prestigious fellowship at Sickkids, Toronto, for which she was awarded the JD Morin prize for best fellow. During a second fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Miss West gained extensive knowledge and training in treating children's eye diseases and squints.

In addition to her clinical work, Miss West participates in advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry on Femto cataract surgery and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity.

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Mr Jaspal Virdi is a leading urological surgeon based in Essex and Hertfordshire with a special interest in prostate cancer detection and treatment. Mr Virdi performs multiparametric MRI scan, fusion prostate biopsy, focal HIFU, cryo-ablation and brachytherapy. He has been practising advanced urology for over 35 years and has vast experience in treating various urological diseases.

Mr Virdi gained his experience in urology through working at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, the Royal Infirmary Cardiff, St Vincent Hospital Dublin and the University College Hospitals London. He was also an associate professor in urology at Sher-E Kashmir Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Kashmir in India. Mr Virdi is listed on The Global Directory of Who’s Who in recognition of dedication to his occupation.

Since 1998, Mr Virdi has been actively involved in charity work and in the development of new innovative treatments for prostate cancer research. He has a close association with the charities HEAL (Hearts, Essex and London) and the Helen Rollason Cancer Appeal. Mr Virdi also works closely with local communities in Essex to raise funds by holding ceremonies such as 'plant a tree'.

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Dr Brian Clapp is an accomplished and highly skilled consultant cardiologist based in London. He holds over 25 years of experience, with extensive expertise in angiography, coronary heart disease, ASD (atrial septal defect), patent foramen ovale, interventional cardiology, and heart attack, he is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his patients.
 
Dr Clapp's medical journey began at University College London, where he was awarded an MBBS in 1994, as well as a master's degree from the prestigious Cambridge University in the same year. Additionally, he holds a PhD from University College London, which he earned in 2005.
With a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge, Dr Clapp holds the position of senior lecturer at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. He is known for his engaging and informative approach in the talks that he gives to his fellows at GP practices.
 
Dr Clapp's sub-specialisation and research interests are both diverse and impactful. His PhD research focused on inflammation and acute coronary events, reflecting his dedication to understanding the mechanisms behind cardiac disorders. Additionally, he possesses a unique specialist interest in the intersection between diving medicine and cardiology, making him a recognised expert in this area. He is a secondary specialist with an interest in diving on the Health and Safety Executive Register.
 
Furthermore, his commitment to professional development is further exemplified by his fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (London) and membership of the British Cardiovascular Society.
 

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