GPs practising in Thames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight or Surrey and Sussex ICBs are invited to an educational CPD accredited seminar.
Hosted by Parkside Private Suite and featuring leading consultants from Frimley Health, the seminar will take place on Wednesday 25 November at Stoke Place, Wexham, from 8.30am-1.30pm.
Parkside is Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust’s private patient unit, with dedicated wards at Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood hospitals.
Frimley Health consultants will share the latest in treatments, services and referral pathways in areas including ENT, radiology, cardiology and robotic surgery.
Speakers and specialities
Confirmed topics and speakers include:
- Mr Navin Chandra, cardiology: The Future of Interventional Cardiology
Mr Navin Chandra is a Consultant Cardiologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust. He manages all aspects of adult cardiology across emergency, acute and chronic care, with expertise in assessing symptoms including chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness and blackouts. His specialisms interests include interventional cardiology, heart valve disease, inherited cardiac conditions and sports cardiology.
Mr Chandra has extensive experience in coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention, TAVI and pacemaker implantation. He is passionate about using technology, cardiac physiology and imaging to optimise patient care and improve clinical outcomes. His presentation will provide GPs with the latest updates in invasive Cardiology at Frimley Health.
- Dr Avinder Gobindpuri, radiology: Right Scan, Right Time: A GP’s Guide to Imaging at Wexham Park and Heatherwood
Dr Avinder Gobindpuri is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist who has worked at Frimley Health for 10 years. His specialities include musculoskeletal radiology (MRI, CT, and ultrasound) and image-guided intervention, interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, and oncological imaging.
GPs can expect a practical overview of imaging services available across Wexham Park and Heatherwood hospitals and a clear understanding of referral pathways, current service developments and how to access appropriate investigations for their patients.
With practical guidance across a range of clinical scenarios, the session aims to support confident, appropriate imaging referrals and strengthen collaboration between primary care and radiology to help improve patient management and experience.
- Mr Ram Moorthy, ENT: Small Glands, Big Decisions: Surgical Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease
Mr Moorthy specialises in thyroid and parathyroid surgery and was the first surgeon in the UK to perform scarless thyroid and parathyroid surgery using the Transoral Endoscopic Vestibular Approach.
His practice encompasses benign head and neck surgery, salivary gland surgery, swallowing and voice disorders, and general adult and paediatric ENT.
A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the American College of Surgeons, Mr Moorthy is actively involved in ENT training and education and will bring his experience and expertise to our gathered guests next month.
- Miss Alexandra Cope, general and colorectal: Robotic Surgery: From Hernia Repair to Colorectal Cancer – What GPs Need to Know.
Miss Alexandra Cope is a Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon with specialist expertise in colorectal cancer, bowel conditions, hernia surgery and diagnostic endoscopy. With ten years’ experience at Frimley Health in 2016, she is a highly experienced open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeon using the Da Vinci Xi system.
Miss Cope will present on the evolving role of robotic-assisted surgery in benign and malignant colorectal and general surgical conditions, focusing on patient selection, clinical outcomes, recovery and the potential benefits.
Secure your place
Spaces for this event are limited and booking is essential. All attendees will receive 4 CPD points.
Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. Please book using the link below.