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Mr Navin Furtado is a highly regarded Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon with expansive experience in the simple and complex treatments of the whole spine, the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. He provides treatment for a wide range of conditions: sciatica; leg, back and arm pain; spinal tumours; spinal deformity; cervical disc replacement and spine infections, amongst other conditions.

Mr Furtado received his medical training from the renowned Imperial College School of Medicine in London.  He received extensive training in Neurosurgery in the West Midlands. He elected to undergo further sub-specialist training for spinal surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and during this training he was able to combine orthopaedic and neurosurgical training. This experience has resulted in him being able to offer individualised approaches to treatment of different spinal conditions including microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery and different complex reconstruction procedures.  

Mr Furtado is incredibly dedicated to offering the best treatment for each individual patient's symptoms. He strives to help patients make the most informed decision possible regarding their treatment, be it operative or non-operative. When not treating patients, he dedicates his time to providing a education programme for junior surgeons, GPs and allied health professionals as well as being involved in clinical research.

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Miss Sophie Renton is an esteemed consultant vascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specialising in varicose veins, spider veins, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and the diabetic foot.  

After extensive higher surgical training in North and South West London, Miss Renton completed her MS higher degree and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1988. Since 1996, Miss Renton has held positions as a consultant in vascular surgery.  

She has a private practice at the Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow, Syon BMI in Brentford, London, and at Spire Bushey. She is a recognised expert in the field of endogenous therapy, having introduced endogenous surgery to her NHS trust at Northwick Park.  

She is particularly interested in minimally invasive day case treatments for varicose veins. In the private sector, she is able to offer a wide range of techniques for the treatment of varicose veins including radiofrequency ablation, mechanochemical ablation, foam sclerotherapy, and glue. 

She is currently a council member and current secretary of the Vascular Society, for which she has sat on the education, workforce, and annual scientific meeting committees. She has multiple publications on many aspects of arterial and venous disease and holds the position of honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College, London. She is also a reviewer for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. She was the lead author of the Provision of Services for Vascular patients in 2018, and in 2021 she chaired the writing group for the revision publication.  

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Mr Michael Quaye is a leading Consultant Spinal Surgeon based in Southampton and Basingstoke who specialises in discectomies, spinal decompression and ACDF surgery, alongside spinal sport injuries, spinal fusion and sciatica. He privately practices at Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Spire Southampton Hospital, and The Hampshire Clinic while his NHS base in University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.  

Mr Quaye is highly qualified, with a BSc (Hons) in Materials Engineering from the University of London, a FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, and a European Spine Diploma from EUROSPINE. Furthermore he has an MB BS from St Bartholomew's & Royal London School of Medicine at the University of London, where he was awarded the British Orthopaedic Research Society Prize in 2006. 

After graduating, Mr Quaye underwent orthopaedic surgical training in Wessex deanery, where he won the Gauvain Society Research Prize 2015. He then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in all areas of specific clinical interest, including fellowships at Southampton University Hospital, Oxford Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Groote Schuur in Cape Town, South Africa, and Frimley Park Hospital. 

Mr Quaye treats young people with sports injuries and older patients with degenerative conditions, and has a very good understanding of problems arising from other joints such as the hip, knee or shoulder and how these can be confused with, as well as interact with spinal problems.  He aims to leave all patients with a detailed understanding of their problem and recovery plan, based on his ethos that life should be enjoyed and recognition of the impact spinal problems can have on quality of life. 

Mr Quaye's clinical research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and in book chapters. Alongside this, he has presented his work at both national and international conferences. He is a member of various professional organisations including the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Association of Spinal Surgeons and the British Scoliosis Society. He's also a member of EUROSPINE and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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Rajesh Nair is a highly respected consultant urological surgeon who joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in 2017. He specialises in bladder cancer, prostate cancer, benign prostate hyperplasia, urological cancers, blood in urine (haematuria), testicular pain and bladder pain.

Rajesh is a UK-trained urological surgeon who completed his higher specialist training in London, where he achieved the FRCS (Urol.) and FEBU certifications. He successfully finished three advanced fellowship training programmes in robotics, uro-oncology, and reconstructive urology.

Rajesh provides care to patients with various urological malignancies and holds specific expertise in investigating bladder, kidney, and upper tract urothelial cancer. He conducts a wide range of diagnostic and surgical treatments.

Additionally, he has a particular interest in preserving the bladder and kidney for patients with bladder and upper tract urothelial cancers. He possesses expertise in blue-light (photodynamic) cystoscopy and intravesical (treatment into the bladder) treatment strategies.

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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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Dr Sahil Patel is a highly skilled cosmetic dentist based in London who is an expert in bespoke and long-lasting cosmetic dentistry solutions for a range of dental concerns, including ceramic veneers, composite bonding and the Invisalign treatment. In the UK, he is also one of the founders of the tooth contouring and the gummy smile makeover. Dr Patel currently sees patients at the renowned dental clinic, Marylebone Smile Clinic, where he operates as the principal dentist. 

Dr Patel is accredited by the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD). He obtained his dental qualifications from the University of Bristol, obtaining merits in restorative dentistry and orthodontics. He then completed dental training in Cornwall before relocating to London, where he has accomplished higher aesthetic dentistry training in restorative cosmetic dentistry, including exclusive schooling with biomechanical engineering prosthodontists Lane Ochi and Albert Solnit. Dr Patel can create robust solutions for the most challenging dental situations, including implant tooth replacement, bite rehabilitation, colour matching and corrective treatment of tourism dentistry.

Since then, Dr Patel has established himself as a leading figure at the forefront of London’s cosmetic dentistry hub, attracting clients from all spheres and locations, including Members of Parliament, UK Special Forces, elite sports athletes, TV personalities and social media icons. His clinical dentistry has also been recognised by professional bodies, notably the British Society for Restorative Dentistry, with the W&H Clinical Case Award in 2016 and the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards for five consecutive years.

Further to his highly-cosmetic dentistry work, Dr Patel serves as a committee member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Sports Officer in the Royal Naval Reserves. He is involved in postgraduate dental education via his online platform, Restorative Interface, and is also an active rising figure on social media, where he has built a diverse community and regularly produces and content-shares verified media.

British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD) Accreditation Number: 1882

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Dr Ajay Arora is a highly revered consultant clinical radiologist currently practising in London. He possesses expertise in the field of radiology while focusing principally on gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary radiology, musculoskeletal ultrasound and non-vascular interventional radiology, as well as bariatric radiology, groin and hernia imaging and joint and soft tissue guided injections for pain relief.

Dr Arora obtained his primary medical degree at Maharshi Dayanand University in India, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1995, before moving to the UK to undertake further training. He pursued pre-register training in Leeds and radiology training in Manchester, under the supervision of both nationally and internationally renowned radiologists. Following this, he obtained a fellowship in Manchester.

He has worked with a large number of bariatric patients with gastric bands over the span of his career thus far and takes a special interest in hernia and groin imaging. 

He believes strongly in a patient-centred approach, listening to them first before putting imaging in thre context of clinical symptoms. Furthermore, he is commited to having an evidence and research based practice.  

Dr Arora is a member of the Royal College of Radiologists, European Society of Radiology and European Society of Skeletal Radiology.

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Mr Satish Kutty is a highly proficient and qualified consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon who possesses expertise in hip replacement surgery, knee replacement surgery and hip arthroscopy alongside joint injections, knee arthroscopy, and knee osteoarthritis. He practises at one of the leading private hospitals in the UK, the Rivers Hospital in Sawbridgeworth. . 

Notably, Mr Kutty completed his orthopaedic raining from Wales  . Following this, he took up the opportunity to successfully undertake multiple fellowships in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and a lower limb joint reconstruction fellowship at The University of Calgary in Canada. All these fellowships were linked to awards from the British Orthopaedic Association, British Hip Society, AO and The Royal College of Surgeons of England,  His other main areas of interest include hip pain, failed joint replacements and sports injuries of the hip, as well as complex primary hip replacements. 

He is currently the Surgical Tutor of the Royal College. He is also the Lead Educational Supervisor – in charge of Orthopaedic training at Princess Alexandra Hospital. He is currently the Chair of the Education committee of The British Hip Society and also the Chair of the website committee of SICOT.

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Mr Azhar Shaida is a highly reputable consultant ENT surgeon with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is highly specialised in the treatment of a wide range of ENT complaints, with a special interest in ear surgery and auditory implants. His areas of special interest include general ear surgery, cochlear implants, and paediatric ENT surgery.

Mr Shaida, who is also an expert when it comes to ear infections, ear wax removal, and tonsillitis, is actively involved in teaching and regularly lectures on courses at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, the UCL Ear Institute, and at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is also currently an assistant editor for the Journal of Laryngology and Otology.

Mr Shaida was, impressively, awarded a scholarship to Pembroke College, Cambridge University, to study medicine in 1984, and would then later transfer to Oxford University in 1987 where he successfully completed his clinical training, qualifying in 1990. Mr Shaida then trained in Oxford, London, and Cambridge, and notably obtained an FRCS in general surgery. This would propel him to specialise in ENT surgery and he then decided to undertake training on the East Anglia rotation, obtaining the FRCS (Otolaryngology) and the FRCS-ORL.

He was awarded an MD degree for his thesis on matrix metalloproteinases in rhinitis from the University of London in 2004. Mr Shaida’s research interests include the restoration of hearing, advances in cochlear implant surgery, and other implantable hearing devices. He has published several papers on these topics in various medical journals. 

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Mr Michail Klimovskij is a highly experienced consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in Sussex with over 10 years of experience. He currently practices at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) and sees private patients at Sussex Premier Health Hospital. He is recognised for his expertise in laparoscopic, major, colorectal, general, and emergency surgery.

Mr Klimovskij completed his medical education at Vilnius University, Lithuania in 2008, followed by his general surgery training in 2014. He became listed on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register in 2015. Continuing his professional growth at ESHT, he has developed advanced skills in general and colorectal surgery, with a strong focus on laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

Mr Klimovskij has broad experience in gallbladder surgery. He was part of the ‘hot gallbladder’ team performing emergency cholecystectomies and has expertise in dealing with difficult gallbladder. 

Mr Klimovskij has accomplished laparoscopic hernia repair courses and has expertise performing laparoscopic hernia surgery. 

Mr Klimovskij is interested in complex abdominal hernia surgery and has participated in international training and performing complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery for advanced incisional or ventral hernias.

Michail Klimovskij has expertise in undertaking major bowel surgery. He is performing laparoscopic and open surgery for colon and rectal cancer as well as inflammatory bowel disease as a part of a colorectal team in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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