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Matthew Bowles
Biography Mr Matthew Bowles graduated from St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London in 1986 and did his surgical training in London and South East England. In 1999 he was awarded a Master of Surgery degree for research into small bowel transplantation. In 2001 Mr Bowles was appointed consultant liver transplant surgeon at King’s College Hospital, London, where...
Helga Funkel
Biography Helga Funkel is an anaesthetic consultant at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham. Related consultants
Nicola Volpe
Biography Mr Volpe obtained his medical degree from the University of Rome and completed his postgraduate training in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine in prestigious academic departments in Italy, the USA and the UK. He has been a lecturer at the University of London, St Bartholomew’s Hospital for 2 years. Since 1990 he has held...
Carpal tunnel surgery recovery time – patient guide
If you’re experiencing the pain, numbness, and tingling symptoms of carpal tunnel, surgery can help. And preparing for the procedure is just as important as the surgery itself. Our carpal tunnel surgery recovery guide provides all the essential information and tips you need to make a full recovery. Carpal tunnel operation recovery FAQs Not yet...
Shweta Anand
Biography Ms Shweta Anand graduated from medical school in 1998 at the University of Bombay and has completed her speciality training in Ophthalmology. She has over 20 years’ experience working as an consultant ophthalmologist. She specialises in cataract surgery and has a special interest in medical retina. Ms Shweta Anand has previously worked in Royal...
Hypochondria: Why health anxiety is a medical issue
The ironic thing about hypochondria is that it’s actually a medical condition itself. People with health anxiety may not be suffering from the illnesses they imagine they have but they may be suffering from a mental health condition which can seriously affect their wellbeing. Hypochondria or health anxiety is defined as excessive worrying about health,...
Nawar Abdulsattar
Biography After medical school in Al-Mustansirya University in Baghdad Nawar moved to Sweden where he passed the medical exam by Karolinksa Institute in Stockholm (MD) and started training to become Swedish-Board certified specialist in trauma and orthopaedics. Appointed consultant surgeon in Aleris hospitals in Stockholm after a hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship in “Stockholm Ortho...
Orsolya Kovacs
Biography Dr Orsolya Kovacs graduated from Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary in 1997. Following her graduation, she worked as a trainee anaesthetist and intensive care physician at the Szent Rokus County Hospital, Budapest, and after completing her training she passed her specialty exam in 2002. She was appointed as Consultant Anaesthetist at the National Institute of...
Can you speed up a knee replacement? Get your surgery sooner
We understand the challenges that come with chronic knee pain and the importance of getting timely medical intervention. That’s why we’re sharing ways you can speed up knee replacement surgery to help a quicker return to a pain-free life. Join us as we explore how to speed up the process without compromising on expert, personalised...
Tomasz Bendinger
Biography Mr Bendinger trained in South Yorkshire and the Midlands. He completed a Pain Medicine Fellowship in Sheffield and obtained Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine Royal College of Anaesthetists qualification by the examination in 2015 (as the only Consultant in South Yorkshire to date). He also achieved a European Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia and...