32 Healthcare Innovations Specialist clinics Healthcare Innovations highlights


Dr Robin Russell-Jones Dermatologist Dr Robin Russell-Jones is founder of the melanoma service at the Institute of Dermatology UK and a former director of the Skin Tumour Unit. He’s the author of the book Te Gilgamesh Gene and is chair of Help Rescue the Planet (helprescuetheplanet. com). Dr Russell-Jones was also the chair of CLEAR, the campaign for lead free air, and scientific adviser to the APPG on air pollution (2017-21). He’s organising a series of events in the run-up to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26. maydayc4.com


Mr Bhagawati


Mr Bhagawati Spinal care Mr Bhagawati FRCS provides spinal care services to all patients suffering from back pain, neck pain, bulging disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spinal fractures and spinal deformity. Working with a multidisciplinary team of other doctors and specialists, he provides precise minimally invasive procedures that allow for early return to pain-free function. Often straightforward to treat spinal conditions cause pain, disability and distress. He uses all the modern techniques to rapidly diagnose and treat these conditions, allowing you to go back to your preferred level of function. Contact the expert team for further details. info@dbspine.co.uk dbspine.co.uk bhagawatispineclinic.co.uk


Harley Fitzrovia Health New clinic Harley Fitzrovia Health’s new premises in Woodford, due to open in March 2021,offer bespoke GP services, rapid access to specialist consultant-delivered care and on-site diagnostics, including ultrasound and blood tests. All services are provided in a Covid-safe environment. hfhealth.co.uk


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Echelon Covid research Echelon Health has created a new Health Assessment: Te Long Covid Health Assessment. Designed and led by Dr Paul Jenkins, who has over 30 years’ experience in the management of patients with post- viral fatigue, Echelon Health’s Long Covid Assessment is a comprehensive assessment for this devastating illness, available today. Long Covid can cause symptoms such as profound fatigue, breathlessness, anxiety and depression, palpitations, chest pains, joint or muscle pain, difficulty in concentrating and ‘brain fog’. Echelon Health’s Long Covid Health Assessment is for those who’ve had Covid-19 yet still exhibit symptoms: it facilitates accurate diagnoses to enable a personalised treatment plan to be put in place. info@echelon.health


Should you get your veins treated? W


Up to a third of people may be affected by varicose veins. The effect of varicose veins can be purely cosmetic, but these enlarged veins may become more severe over time and lead to medical complications


to consider


Newmedica Bristol Eye specialist. Newmedica Bristol is a local eye specialist with a range of services for both NHS-funded and private treatment. It was founded over 10 years ago by an ophthalmology patient and a leading surgeon, the clinic is now led by consultant ophthalmologists, Johannes Keller and Will Sheehan, alongside operational director, Julian Phillips. Its eye clinics and surgical centres provide a full range of ophthalmology specialist treatment for advanced eye conditions across Bristol and Somerset, including fast-track cataract service. You can find more details about its cataract package and other eye treatments at newmedica.co.uk. To book a free consultation call 0117 335 0160 or email bristol@newmedica.co.uk


Mr Edward Dawe Orthopaedic surgeon Ankle injuries can cause persistent pain, or cause the ankle to give way. After a severe ankle fracture, it’s common to experience pain, swelling and stiffness several years later. Recent developments have seen improvements in keyhole ankle surgery, ligament stabilisation and ankle replacement. Tis means that often the outcome from an injury can be improved. To learn more or book a consultation with Mr Edward Dawe, a consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, visit edwarddawe.com


hen trying to decide whether you should seek treatment for varicose veins, it’s useful three effects of


these


veins. Te most important of these is whether there’s any indication that the veins are likely to lead to medical complications. Signs of this include darkening and hardening of the skin just above the ankles, or if you’ve suffered repeated ‘flare-ups’ of


the


varicose veins, called thrombophle- bitis. Tese occurrences suggest the varicose veins are becoming severe enough to cause problems, and there’s little doubt that you’d benefit from treatment. Secondly, you may be expe- riencing symptoms associated with the veins. Tese include, but aren’t limited to, pain, aching, itching and swelling of the legs. Tese symptoms can significantly affect your quality of life, and if so, it’s very likely you’d be better off having vein treatment. A further consideration is the


effect of the cosmetic appearance of varicose veins, which is often under- estimated. It’s not uncommon that the unsightly nature of these veins significantly affects the way people undertake leisure activities, or the way they dress for special functions. You may be avoiding, or feel uncom- fortable in, situations where your legs are uncovered. Tis is very likely to lessen your enjoyment of activi- ties, events and pastimes that would otherwise have a positive effect on your quality of life. If you can relate to feeling this way,


then vein treatment is very likely to be of benefit to you.


Gary Maytham Te reasons for undergoing any


treatment always should be balanced with the risk associated with the treat- ment involved. Fortunately, current treatments of varicose veins are very safe and involve minimal discomfort, with an early return to the normal activities of daily living. Gary Maytham is a consultant


vascular surgeon practicing in South West London and Surrey and is the clinical lead for venous disease at St Georges Vascular Institute in London.


T: 01293 227040 E: enquiries@maythamvascular.co.uk


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