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Mr Ketankumar Gajjar is a leading consultant gynaecological oncologist (gynaecological surgery) based in Nottingham who specialises in laparoscopic hysterectomy, fibroids and ovarian cysts alongside ovarian cancer, colposcopy and endometrial cancer. He privately practises at Park Hospital and Spire Nottingham Hospital, while his NHS base is Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. 

Mr Gajjar is highly qualified with MBBS, MD and MRCOG qualifications. After receiving his MD in obstetrics and gynaecology from MS University, Baroda, India, he received further training in the field in the East of England.  

He also received specialist training managing gynaecological cancers at Cambridge University Hospitals. Furthermore, he is trained in managing gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding and ovarian cysts as well as labial cysts and cervical pre-cancer. 
   
Mr Gajjar is certified by the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) in colposcopy. He has interests in performing complex keyhole surgery in the management of gynaecological cancers, and as well as managing cervical HPV, he offers diagnostic services such as hysteroscopy for women with menstrual problems such as post-menopausal and peri-menopausal bleeding.

Mr Gajjar, who is the honorary secretary at the British Gynaecological Cancer Society and was also the society's IT and social media subgroup chair from 2020 to 2023, is a respected academic. He has a keen interest in cancer research, and underwent a research MD at the University of Lancaster. Here he worked on iospectroscopy methods as a novel diagnostic tool in cancer and pre-cancer diagnostics.

Mr Gajjar has also had his research published in various peer-reviewed journals, while he is a member of several various organisations including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the British Gynaecological Cancer Society and the British Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. He is also a member of the International Gynaecological Cancer Society. 

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Dr Yannis Alexandrides, based in London, is a distinguished plastic surgeon with a focus on transformative procedures, including rhinoplasty (nose job), facelift, blepharoplasty, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), buccal fat removal and jaw reduction/reshaping. He is the founder and director of 111 Harley St. a renowned plastic surgery and aesthetic clinic in London's most sought after medical address. At the clinic, he offers a wide range of specialist procedures, including the innovative Y-facelift, showcasing his commitment to advanced and comprehensive cosmetic enhancements.
 
Dr Alexandrides holds an MD with Honours from Athens University School of Medicine, Athens, Greece (1990). Following this, he moved to the USA, where he completed his general plastic surgery residency programme at Temple University at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. He also chose to pursue further specialisation in craniofacial and microsurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he became a fellow in 1997.
 
Following this, Dr Alexandrides honed his skills at Jackson Memorial Hospital, a renowned trauma centre in the University of Miami, known for its innovation in plastic surgery. There, he performed reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries on trauma victims, laying the foundation for his illustrious career as a plastic surgeon.
 
Beyond clinical practice, Dr Alexandrides is a prominent figure in research and academia. His contributions include presentations, awards, and active involvement in esteemed organisations like the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and European Board of Plastic Surgery. His commitment to advancing the field is further evident through his role as the founder and creator of 111SKIN, emphasising his dedication to holistic skincare solutions.
 
Dr Yannis Alexandrides is recognised as a reputable and distinguished expert in the realm of plastic surgery. He provides transformative procedures, prioritising patient well-being and satisfaction.

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Dr Sobia Arshad is a consultant endocrinologist based in south London, who specialises in thyroid disorders, prenatal endocrinology and gestational diabetes alongside weight management, endocrine causes of infertility and metabolic syndrome. She privately practises at The Sloane Hospital while her NHS base is King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Arshad is a highly-qualified expert committed to hard work and dedication in order to achieve excellence in quality of care, alongside research, education and training. She treats patients, both those who require overnight stays and in outpatient clinical settings, for various other endocrinology conditions including Addison's disease, hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) and phaeochromocytoma as well as hypothyroidism.

Dr Arshad was awarded an MBBS from the University of Punjab. She also has two MRCP qualifications from the Royal College of Physicians, one in medicine and the other in endocrinology. She went on to complete her further specialist training in Kent and Sussex.

Dr Arshad's clinical research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals, while she has also shared her leading knowledge at various local and national seminars, conferences and patient support group meetings. She is the chair of the Thyroid Multidisciplinary Team Meeting at Princess Royal University Hospital, Bromley, and passes on her clinical experience as a mentor and tutor of postgraduate students. 

Dr Arshad is a member of the Royal College of Physicians (London), Diabetes UK and the British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) alongside the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists, Society for Endocrinology (SFE/BES) and Endocrine Society. Furthermore, she has membership of the Young Diabetologists & Endocrinologists' Forum.     

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Dr Dominic Kelly is a consultant cardiologist of exceptional skill. He practises in the private healthcare sector from his clinics in Winchester and Basingstoke and performs public work in Andover.

He is an expert in all areas of general cardiology and assists patients with a wide range of symptoms, including breathlessness, palpitations and chest pain. He also has a strong subspecialist focus on the diagnosis and management of heart disease and heart failure, and he achieved his higher medical doctorate (MD) for his research in heart failure for the British Heart Foundation.

Additionally, he provides numerous treatments, including the implantation of cardiac devices such as pacemakers for atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia. He is the lead cardiologist for pacemakers and devices at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) and runs the heart failure service.

Research is another aspect of Dr Kelly's contribution to the field of cardiology. He has contributed more than 50 scientific research publications and abstracts to renowned peer-reviewed medical journals and he has been invited to numerous national and international meetings to provide lectures on cardiac diseases.

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Mr Hanny Anwar is a distinguished consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon based in Elstree. His areas of expertise include spinal tumour surgery (primary and metastatic), minimally invasive spinal surgery, revision spinal surgery, and surgery for complex spinal deformity. Additionally, he also specialises in sciatica, scoliosis, disc prolapse, back pain, and neck pain.

Mr Anwar, who consults privately at Elstree Waterfront Outpatients Centre, has a demonstrated commitment to surgical excellence. He holds an MBBS and an intercalated BMedSci from the University of London, and undertook his higher specialist orthopaedic training on the prestigious Pervical Pott rotation, which includes surgical periods of study at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

As a leading spinal specialist, Mr Anwar pursued fellowship training in orthopaedic spinal surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and in neurosurgical spinal surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, two of the largest specialist units in the UK. He was also recognised with the British Association of Spinal Surgeons travelling fellowship and notably holds the esteemed fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons of England since 2010.

Mr Anwar currently holds the illustrious positions of division director for specialist surgery and clinical director for spine surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, where he oversees the delivery of spine care services. He has published widely in high-impact orthopaedic spinal journals, and is also one of the lead surgeons for spinal sarcoma at the National Priority Setting Partnership. Previously, Mr Anwar served as a board member at London Cancer for Acute Oncology, where he contributed his insights to enhance cancer care pathways.

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Dr Daiva Pitkauskiene is a distinguished specialist endodontist who has dedicated her career to delivering exceptional dental care. She specialises in conservative endodontics, complex endodontic treatment, root canal treatment, dental decay, dental pain, and dental trauma. She is currently practising at the Wimpole Street Endodontics clinic in London. 

Dr Pitkauskiene graduated from the University of Vilnius before going on to complete a rigorous three-year full-time postgraduate specialist training in endodontics in Lithuania, honing her skills in root canal treatments and intricate dental procedures. Her commitment to precision and patient care sets her apart. Dr Pitkauskiene specialises in endodontics, utilising advanced techniques and technologies. She employs an operative microscope for precise visualisation during procedures. Her passion lies in tackling challenging revision treatment cases and addressing teeth with complex anatomy and morphological anomalies.

Notably, during a period of six years, Dr Pitkauskiene served as a specialist clinical teacher at King’s College London, Guy’s Hospital. She imparted her wisdom to undergraduate students, nurturing the next generation of dental professionals. She is currently a member of: British Endodontic Society European Society of Endodontology Langham Endodontic Study Group

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Dr Shui Hao Chin is a highly respected consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist based in Leicester. He specialises in a range of cardiological complaints including syncope, supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. He is also expert in treatment using pacemakers, cardiac ablation and implantable cardioverter defibrillators.

Dr Chin obtained his primary medical qualifications from the University of Cambridge, including a bachelor of surgery and medicine and a masters in clinical sciences. He was later awarded a PhD in cardiovascular sciences at the University of Leicester additional to several certifications specific to cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm device therapy. He has worked as a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist for several years, previously at the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. Dr Chin is currently based in Leicester and sees private patients in Glenfield Hospital as well as through e-Consultation.

Dr Chin is a widely respected and active researcher in his field and has authored numerous academic publications and several book chapters. He regularly presents on his areas of expertise at both a national and international level. He is also a leading educator in cardiology and currently holds the position of honorary senior lecturer at the University of Leicester.

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Dr Saeedur Rahman is a leading consultant stroke and internal medicine specialist based in Chatham, Medway in Kent. With 20 years' clinical experience, his areas of expertise include TIA (transient ischaemic attack), stroke, headache disorders, syncope or blackout, metabolic disorders like diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol).
 
His area of interest is cryptogenic stroke or stroke of undermined source and cardiac rhythm in relation to stroke and neuro vascular imaging. He is the course co-ordinator of a neuro radiology course in collaboration with National Institute of Neurosciences and hospital in Bangladesh as a part of his collaboration with an international voluntary organisation to deliver health education in developing.
 
Dr Rahman, who consults privately at Spire Alexandra Hospital, is highly qualified in acute and general medicine. He has achieved FACP (USA), MRCP (UK), and FRCP (London) from the American and Royal College of Physicians, respectively. He received his specialist training in acute and intensive care medicine in Singapore and has developed sub speciality interest in stroke medicine and has been working as a consultant in stroke medicine since 2019.
 
As a clinician, Dr Rahman is also highly proficient in cardiac rhythm analysis through AI assisted adhesive cardiac patch and implantable loop recorders for evaluation of cryptogenic or suspected embolic stroke and patients with blackouts. He has developed highly successful cardiac rhythm analysis pathways in ischaemic stroke of unknown origin.
 
He manages an array of headache disorders and is able to perform ocular ultrasound to determine optic nerve sheath diameter to evaluate raised intracranial pressure and perform greater occipital nerve block for treatment of migraine, cluster headache, occipital neuralgia and other.
 
Currently, Dr Rahman serves as a consultant in general and stroke medicine and acts as the pathway lead for cryptogenic stroke at Darent Valley Hospital, where he has practised since 2019. He is also the clinical lead for Virtual ward and Hospital at home service and has wider involvement in the local integrated care board and its plan of establishing a Single Point of Access pathway for the region.
 
His commitment to medical education is also evident, through his roles as an honorary senior clinical lecturer at King's College London and a clinical lecturer and academic tutor for the Kent and Midway Medical Schools. He is also an examiner of MRCP PACES for Royal College of Physicians. For the last three years, he has been serving as the faculty lead for neurology and stroke medicine for Planetary Health Academia, which is an international voluntary health education organisation.
Dr Rahman is also heavily involved in clinical research and has served as principal investigator of number of large multi-centre trails including ATTEST-2. He has publications on stroke medicine and headache disorders.
 
He is an esteemed member of various professional organisations, including the British Irish Association of Stroke Physicians and the European Stroke Organisation.

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Dr Michael Mendall is a renowned London-based gastroenterologist who specialises in conditions such as liver disease, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, as well as indigestion but to mention a few. He was first appointed as a consultant gastroenterologist at Croydon University Hospital in 1995, and, in the same year, as a senior lecturer at St George's Medical School.

He qualified from none other than Cambridge University in 1982 before going on to successfully complete studies in the medical field at the renowned Middlesex Hospital in 1985, completing both with distinction. He has made a number of important contributions to his field of expertise. He is internationally recognised with nearly 100 peer reviewed publications. He was the first to show that Helicobacter pylori infection of the stomach is mainly caught in childhood, and, more recently, was the first to show that obesity can be a cause of Crohn's disease. He possesses an extensive amount of knowledge and experience with regards to performing upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, oesophageal manometary, as well as duodenal and biliary stenting. 

To-date, Dr Mendall has written extensively on the role of diet in Crohn's, about IBS, the treatment of dyspepsia and reflux and Helicobacter pylori infection. He is currently the lead for gastroenterology at Croydon University Hospital, as well as a senior lecturer at St George's Medical School. Dr Mendall, who is also a member of various medical organisations, was named one of the top UK consultants in the Tatler Guide 2013. 

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Dr Rhys Evans is a highly experienced and esteemed associate professor of renal medicine and consultant nephrologist at the UCL Centre for Kidney and Bladder Health, Royal Free Hospital. He specialises in acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders (tubular kidney diseases), hypertension, kidney infections and kidney transplantation, and currently practises at the Cromwell Hospital and the Royal Free London Private Patients Unit.

Dr Evans studied medicine at Cambridge University and University College London Medical School, qualifying in 2007. He has sub-speciality expertise in transplantation, including donor and recipient assessment, as well as all aspects of post-transplant care. He is the deputy lead of the UCL Centre for Transplantation and is principal investigator on a number of clinical trials. He also has sub-specialty expertise in the management of patients with inherited and acquired tubular kidney diseases, including unexplained electrolyte disorders, and helps run the clinical service of the London Tubular Centre.

Dr Evans is an academic clinician with a diverse research portfolio. He was awarded a PhD from UCL for translational work investigating the impact of salt on the immune system during which he provided the first description of immunodeficiency in patients with inherited salt-losing tubulopathies. He continues to investigate changes in immunity in patients with tubular kidney disease and hypertension.

He was awarded the UCL Oliver Wrong Prize for an outstanding contribution to Renal Physiology research in 2021 and is a member of the British Transplant Society and the International Society of Nephrology but to mention a few. His other focus is aimed at improving the care of patients with kidney disease in low-resource settings, which he has done in a number of different countries worldwide.

He has previously worked as a clinical lecturer at the University of Malawi and has published widely on the epidemiology of kidney disease in Africa and novel tools to detect it. He has a friendly approach to medicine and strongly believes in shared decision making with patients and their families.

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