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Dr Okeoghene Oteri is a leading dentist and medical aesthetics injector based in London who specialises in aesthetic dentistry, facial aesthetics and anti-wrinkle injections alongside dermal filler treatments, skin boosters and chemical peels. She currently sees private patients at the renowned The London Dermatology Centre.

Dr Oteri qualified from the University of Liverpool. Since then, she has gone on to complete dental foundation training, including an honorary oral surgery placement at Lincoln County Hospital, as well as a year-long, advanced Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry.

As a dentist, Dr Oteri possesses extensive knowledge of the head and neck anatomy, which aids in her provision of safe and quality treatments. She worked as an associate dentist for six years, and worked between The Maltings Dental Practice and Newland Dental Care before relocating to London to provide private treatment.

Dr Oteri is also qualified in facial aesthetics, having accomplished both foundation and higher specialist training with Acquisition Aesthetics. To complement this side of her practice, she has additionally undertaken advanced training to provide medical grade skincare and Invisalign. To further her knowledge in Facial aesthetics, she is completing her level 7 diploma.

Dr Oteri believes in a natural aesthetic outcome. With a holistic approach to treatment, Dr Oteri doesn’t change one’s appearance but rather enhances one’s natural beauty. She has a warm and calming manner, and takes pride in being able to create smiles and visuals that help her patients feel happier and more confident.

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Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester is a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in St Helens, Merseyside. He specialises in lower limb foot and ankle treatment, as well as knee surgery, trauma surgery and osteoarthritis.

Mr Sanchez-Ballester trained in medicine at Barcelona’s Universidad Autonoma before relocating to the UK to complete his postgraduate studies in London and Manchester. He was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1998 and of England’s Royal College of Surgeons in trauma and orthopaedics in 2003. Mr Sanchez-Ballester has gained a wealth of clinical experience through his many years work at St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as both a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and the clinical director of the trauma and orthopaedic department, a position which he has held since 2013. He sees private patients at the Fairfield Independent Hospital in St Helens.

Alongside his surgical and clinical commitments, Mr Sanchez-Ballester holds a number of senior positions in medical education, including as a member of the examiners panel of the intercollegiate speciality examination in trauma and orthopaedics and as an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Liverpool.

Mr Sanchez-Ballester is an appointed member of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the British Association for Surgery of the Knee and is additionally a fellow of the British Orthopaedic Association. Throughout his esteemed career, he has published numerous academic papers in peer-reviewed journals.

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Dr Zbigniew M Kirkor is an extensively trained and highly skilled consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine. 

As a specialist in interventional pain management and regenerative orthopaedics, Dr Kirkor provides patients with relief from spine pain, musculoskeletal pain, neck instability and discogenic pain. He is one of the few specialists to provide platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of neck instability and cervicogenic headaches. What's more, he has developed his own original treatment method for degenerated discs, involving regenerative injection and pulsed radiofrequency stimulation.

Dr Kirkor graduated from the medical university in Gdansk (Poland). In the following years, he obtained his PhD in 1996 and achieved a successful career as a physician and academic. In 2005, he relocated to the UK and practised at several hospitals, including the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he set up a chronic pain clinic. In 2010, he became the clinical lead for pain services at the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust and remained so for over ten years.

In 2018, Dr Kirkor founded the Algocells clinic with his friend and colleague Dr Martynas Juozaitis. They created this clinic in affiliation with Regenexx, the renowned pioneering regenerative orthopaedic organisation from the United States. Algocells focuses on regenerative medicine (stem cells and platelet-rich plasma) for musculoskeletal conditions and spine pain, and is the first Regenexx service in the UK.

He is also an experienced medicolegal expert witness in his area of expertise and has provided medicolegal services since 2011. Furthermore, Dr Kirkor is involved in regenerative orthopaedic research and his work has been published in scientific peer-reviewed medical journals. He has also presented his research at numerous conferences.

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Professor Jonathan Roos is an internationally renowned consultant ophthalmologist, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon based in London and Cambridge. He specialises in blepharoplasty and all areas of eyelid surgery, including the treatment of periocular skin cancer. He is additionally expert in treating ptosis (droopy eye), dark circles and other non surgical facial aesthetics. Professor Roos also specialises in a range of innovative treatments using light technology to treat dry eye including OptiLight. 

In partnership with highly respected fellow consultant ophthalmologist, oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Rachna Murthy, Professor Roos established Face Restoration, a leading centre for excellence in facial aesthetics and diseases of the eye and eyelids. They are a highly respected duo of international renown who together have over fifty years of experience in the field. The pair seamlessly work as a team, using a unique approach to optimise results and ensure patient safety. The duo see all of their patients together, meaning that in every consultation, their patients benefit from a second expert opinion. Dr Murthy and Professor Roos also utilise the latest technology in every step of their treatment, with each consultation including 3D photo imaging and skin analysis with VISIA.

Using their expert knowledge, they have also developed Purifeyes™, a microbial and pH balanced periocular skin and eye cleanser. They two specialists also work as a team to train other aesthetic specialists on a course based in Cambridge to promote best practice, safety and excellent patient outcomes.

Professor Roos has an extensive academic background at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a double first-class bachelor’s degree in surgery and medicine, as well as a master’s degree and a PhD. During this time, he also undertook a period of research at Harvard Medical School. Following this, he was awarded fellowships from the European Board of Ophthalmology, the British Oculoplastic Surgical Society, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the American and European Societies of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, an achievement unique to Professor Roos. After spending numerous years in training and service at the renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital and within Ipswich and Cambridge NHS Foundation Trust, he took his passion for excellent patient care into private practice, both as a cofounder and specialist practitioner at Face Restoration.

As a leading expert in his field, Professor Roos is a valued educator for colleagues and trainee oculoplastic surgeons. He is a visiting lecturer at both the Università degli Studi di Milano and Mario Negri Institute’s pharmaceutical master’s programme in Bergamo and additionally teaches courses on safety in aesthetic and cosmetic surgery in the UK.

Professor Roos’ excellence in clinical research has been recognised with numerous prizes and awards throughout his esteemed career from the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the International Thyroid Eye Disease Society amongst others. In 2019, he won a both a global meeting prize and best British paper in oculoplastic surgery at an international conference of specialists held in Singapore. His academic work is widely published in leading medical journals and he has contributed to multiple textbooks on oculo-plastic surgery. He is an elected fellow and member of numerous esteemed societies within his field of expertise and until recently was president of the young section of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Professor Roos’ vast experience stems from numerous senior positions he has held internationally and he is board certified in several countries, including Switzerland and Sweden. He has also engaged in charitable projects as a visiting oculoplastic surgeon for children at Ruharo Eye Centre in Uganda. He is a fluent speaker of English, Swedish, German, Swiss German and French.

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Mr Majeed Shakokani is a leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon at BMI St Edmunds Hospital and Nuffield Health Cambridge. He is an expert in treating conditions of the knee and hip, specialising in hip replacement, revision hip surgery and knee replacements.

He is highly qualified, having gained both membership and fellowship status with the Royal College of Surgeons, as well as a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of science degree. Mr Shakokani is an expert in all aspects of hip replacements, from standard to complex primary and revision procedures. He completed his specialist training on the Cambridge rotation followed by a Fellowship in one of the country’s highest-volume revision fellowships at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. He also complemented his training with multiple visits to various centres of excellence in the UK and Europe such as the Endo Klinik in Germany.

Mr Shakokani is passionate about research and education, he has contributed to multiple national trials as a principal investigator. He has also written numerous articles and book chapters, and regularly presents his research findings at international conferences. He represents his region in the British Hip Society Revision Hip Network advisory panel and is currently a reviewer for the Bone and Joint Journal.

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Dr Jonathan Hoare is a renowned consultant gastroenterologist based in London. He has over 30 years of experience, including 15 years as a consultant. His clinical expertise covers a wide range of gastroenterological conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, dysphagia (difficult swallowing), Barrett's oesophagus, gastrointestinal bleeding, and abdominal pain.
 
Dr Hoare obtained his primary medical degree from the prestigious Cambridge University, as well as PhD from the aforementioned university. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP).
 
In addition to his areas of expertise, Dr Hoare possesses strong skills and knowledge in areas including capsule endoscopy, gastrointestinal bleeding and abdominal pain, as well as gastroscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
 
Throughout his career, Dr Hoare has been actively involved in research. His primary research interests include colonoscopy insertion techniques, early cancer detection and treatment in the gastrointestinal tract, and various aspects of luminal gastroenterology.
 
Dr Hoare is committed to educating future medical students, having undertaken the role of honorary senior lecturer iin the academic department of surgery and cancer at Imperial College London. He has also received recognition for his contributions to the field of gastroenterology. In 2016, he was awarded the Marsha Dreyer Prize by the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and in 2010 he received the British Society of Gastroenterology Travelling Fellowship.
 
Beyond his clinical and research roles, Dr Hoare serves as a medical adviser for Barrett's Oesophagus Campaign, a public organisation focused on raising awareness and supporting patients with this condition. His commitment to public engagement and patient care further demonstrates his dedication to the field of gastroenterology.

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Mr Feisal Ali Shah is a leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Leamington Spa and Coventry, specialising in treating injuries and problems with the knee. His areas of expertise include sports knee injuries, knee problems in young adults, cartilage repair, knee arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction and knee replacement.

Mr Shah graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2003. After completing his surgical training, he undertook prestigious fellowships both in the UK and Australia that focused on sports knee injuries, young adult knee problems and knee arthroplasty surgery.

Besides his areas of expertise, Mr Shah provides clinical expertise in ACL and PCL ligament reconstructions and meniscal preservation surgery. He also offers a knee preservation service, performing a range of surgical procedures to prevent the progress of arthritis, and a complete arthroplasty service where he performs patellofemoral resurfacing, partial knee resurfacing and total knee resurfacing procedures.

In addition to his consultancy position, Mr Shah has been widely published in peer-review journals and is heavily engaged in current research projects. He is also a principal investigator for two clinical trials which looks at the efficacy of specific orthopaedic procedures.

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Mr Raj Kumar is a leading consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon who specialises in bunion deformity, heel pain and ankle pain alongside sports injuries, toe surgery and nail surgery. He privately practises at Fulwood Hall Hospital, Euxton Hall Hospital, Renacres Hospital and Buckshaw Hospital, while his NHS base is Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Kumar is highly qualified with an MBBS, D (Ortho) and MS (Orth) from Kerala University, India, a FRCS and a FRCS Trauma & Orthopaedics Intercollegiate Board certificate. He then underwent higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedic surgeon in the Northwest Deanery and spent a year in Belfast where he gained further experience in trauma, including six months at a Limb Reconstruction Unit. 

Mr Kumar also completed a foot and ankle fellowship at Wrightington Hospital under Mr PLR Wood and was granted a fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFASA), which he used to to develop skills in ankle arthroscopic surgery under Professor Van Dyke in Amsterdam. 

Mr Kumar, whose aim is the provide a high-quality, patient-centred foot and ankle service, covers the entire spectrum of orthopaedic foot and ankle disorders. He is a member of various professional organisations including the British Medical Association (BMA), British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) alongside the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and MIFAS by Grecmip. 

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Mr Osama Naji is a respected and revered consultant gynaecologist based in Marylebone, London, who specialises in hysteroscopy for outpatients, colposcopy and HyCoSy, alongside laparoscopy, infertility and pre-cancer diagnoses. Mr Naji, who is also an expert in advanced gynaecological scanning, privately practises at Harley Street Clinic Diagnostic Centre and RB&HH Specialist Care. His NHS base is Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Mr Naji uses his advanced skills in ultrasound, hysteroscopy and colposcopy, alongside the other mentioned above, with the goal of reducing the need for major surgery. He prides himself in his friendly and approachable demeanour, providing trusted advice and care that aligns to the latest published clinical evidence, and the standards of the most successful health systems worldwide.

Mr Naji qualified from the University of Baghdad with an MBChB in Medicine and Surgery in 2003. He completed further specialist training at some of the UK's leading centres of excellence including the Assisted Fertility Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, the Early Pregnancy Centre at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital and The Women's Rapid Diagnostic Centre at St Mary's Hospital. Furthermore he obtained a CCT from the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency Program of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and an MD in Gynaecological Imaging from Imperial College London. 

Mr Naji's clinical research has been published in over 70 peer-reviewed journals, and one of his papers contributed to an update in current UK guidelines on miscarriage diagnosis. He also delivers lectures, conferences and workshops both in the UK and the Middle East. He has active teaching roles to both undergraduate and postgraduate training doctors at King’s College London. 

Mr Naji is a member of various professional organisations including the International Ovarian Tumour Analysis Group (IOTA), the International Society for Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG) and the British Menopause Society (BMS), alongside the British Fertility Society (BFS), the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (BSCCP) and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). You can check out Mr Naji's personal website here. 

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Mr Robin Pollock is a highly regarded consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in London who specialises in hip and knee surgery, and in the management of bone and soft tissue tumours such as sarcoma and metastatic bone disease. With over 30 years’ experience, he provides highly-specialised and advanced surgery, including knee arthroscopy, robotic-assisted knee replacement, patello-femoral replacement, tumour surgery, and hip replacement procedures. He is one of the UK’s leading orthopaedic surgeons.

Mr Pollock, who consults privately at The Princess Grace Hospital, originally qualified from University College London (UCL) in 1993 with a first-class honours degree in Human Anatomy. He completed his training at UCL Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, as well as on the renowned North Thames rotation, before going on to accomplish three prestigious fellowships: a fellowship in bone tumours and complex joint reconstruction in Australia; a fellowship in trauma and pelvic reconstruction in the USA; and an American, British and Canada fellowship from the British Orthopaedic Association.

Alongside his dedicated private practice, Mr Pollock holds an NHS consultant post at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital since 2004, where he also served as clinical director of the joint reconstruction and sarcoma units for four consecutive years. To date, he has been awarded with 7 Clinical Excellence awards for this NHS practice. Additionally, Mr Pollock is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons since 2002 and a member of various professional organisations, including the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Orthopaedic Oncology Society and the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society.

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