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Cosmetic Surgery
Mr. Mallappa Kolar
Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Head & Neck Surgery)
MBChB, BSc, MRCS Eng, MD, PhD, FRCS(Plast)
GMC Number: 6146727
Mr Kolar has nearly 20 years of experience in plastic surgery, with his primary drive and passion stemming from the belief that the patient experience can always be improved. He has sought to do this by broadening his exposure in multiple plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery centres across the world and adding to the knowledge basis by completing both an MD & PhD in Sweden, utilising fat and dental treatments to aid regeneration, making him one of a handful in the country with this level of expertise.
His love for cosmetic surgery stems from an early passion for art at school, in multiple media in combination with its application in medicine. He has sought out practical experience with the best minds and hands in cosmetic surgery from across the world, with the aim of amalgamating the techniques from each surgeon to provide the best quality of care he can for his patients. This resulted in him visiting centres in the US, UK, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Germany, Lebanon & India.
He dedicated time to focus on facial plastic surgery any opportunity to visit other surgeons and units in Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK & Lebanon.
He has published over 10 international publications and presented over 30 times all across the world based on the breadth of plastic surgery.
Having worked for many years in the NHS which allowed him to consolidate the wealth of knowledge and experience. He has now set up his own private practice and built a centre of excellence for cosmetic plastic surgery.
Mr. Chris Munson
Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Breast, Body & Plastic Surgery)
MBBS, MRCS, FRCS Plast
GMC Number: 7049201
Mr Munson is a Consultant Oncoplastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon specialising in cosmetic plastic surgery and breast reconstruction. He graduated from the Brighton and Sussex Medical School with distinction in 2009. He undertook his initial post-graduate training in Scotland, including a fellowship at the world famous Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit in Glasgow. He completed his specialist plastic surgery training in Yorkshire in 2022.
He offers specialist cosmetic surgery of the body and breast including breast reduction, augmentation, uplift, implant revision, fat grafting, and body contouring including arm lift, thigh lift, mummy makeover surgery, tummy tuck and liposuction. He also offers breast reconstruction following cancer surgery.
Mr Munson is one of only a few plastic surgeons in the UK to be dual-fellowship trained in both breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. He undertook a prestigious nationally appointed oncoplastic breast surgery fellowship in Europe’s largest breast unit in Manchester, the world-renowned Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Nightingale Centre. This was followed by a further microsurgical fellowship in breast reconstruction, again in Manchester.
He was appointed as a consultant plastic surgeon in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in 2022 and runs a specialist breast reconstruction service with patients referred from right across the North of England for all aspects of breast reconstruction and cosmetic breast surgery.
Mr Munson is a highly experienced educator. He runs his own highly successful plastic surgery course for junior doctors as well as acting as an invited faculty member for a range of breast reconstruction and microsurgery courses. He holds the position of honorary senior lecturer at the University of Leeds Medical School. Other roles include that of an exam writer for the Royal College of Surgeons and interviewer for nationally appointed training posts and fellowships.
Mr Munson particularly prides himself on his excellent communication, his patient’s care experience, and results of the highest standard.
Mr. Andrew Kilshaw
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
(Breast, Body & Plastic Surgery)
MBBS, MRCS, FRCS Plast
GMC Number: 7130911
With over a decade of experience in plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetics, Mr Andrew Kilshaw is a highly regarded Consultant Plastic Surgeon providing expert
care in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He began his surgical training
in 2014 and developed a parallel interest in aesthetics from 2016, bringing a broad and balanced skill set to every patient encounter.
Uniquely dual-trained in plastic and oncoplastic breast surgery, Mr Kilshaw is among
a small number of UK surgeons able to deliver a fully integrated approach to
aesthetic and oncological breast care. He is recognised for his focus on natural
results, patient safety, and truly personalised treatment throughout each stage of the
surgical journey.
Mr Kilshaw graduated from Newcastle University in 2012 with an MBBS, having previously completed a master’s degree in Clinical Education (MClinEd) in 2011—reflecting his commitment to teaching and mentoring future clinicians. He undertook his registrar training in the Yorkshire region between 2016 and 2023. His advanced subspecialty training includes a prestigious TIG Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship (2023–2024) and a Breast Microsurgery Fellowship at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2022–2023), which honed his expertise in complex breast reconstruction and cancer care. He further refined his aesthetic surgery skills through a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) mentorship, focusing on facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast enhancement.
In 2024, he was appointed Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary, where his NHS practice centres on breast cancer reconstruction and skin cancer surgery, and he serves as a core member of the Melanoma Multidisciplinary Team. Mr Kilshaw is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including recent presentations in Lisbon and Dubai. His scholarly contributions include a chapter in 50 Landmark Papers All Breast Surgeons Should Know, a respected reference in the field of oncoplastic breast surgery.
He is an active member of several leading professional organisations, including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), and the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS). He has been listed on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register since 2013.
Mr Kilshaw graduated from Newcastle University in 2012 with an MBBS, having previously completed a master’s degree in Clinical Education (MClinEd) in 2011—reflecting his commitment to teaching and mentoring future clinicians. He undertook his registrar training in the Yorkshire region between 2016 and 2023. His advanced subspecialty training includes a prestigious TIG Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship (2023–2024) and a Breast Microsurgery Fellowship at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2022–2023), which honed his expertise in complex breast reconstruction and cancer care. He further refined his aesthetic surgery skills through a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) mentorship, focusing on facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast enhancement.
In 2024, he was appointed Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary, where his NHS practice centres on breast cancer reconstruction and skin cancer surgery, and he serves as a core member of the Melanoma Multidisciplinary Team. Mr Kilshaw is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including recent presentations in Lisbon and Dubai. His scholarly contributions include a chapter in 50 Landmark Papers All Breast Surgeons Should Know, a respected reference in the field of oncoplastic breast surgery.
He is an active member of several leading professional organisations, including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), and the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS). He has been listed on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register since 2013.
Hand Surgery
Mr. Mohammad Umair Anwar
Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Hand & Plastic Surgery)
MBBS, FCPS(Surg), FRCS(Glasg), FRCS(Plast), DipEBOHS
GMC Number: 6048773
Mr. Anwar has been working as a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, Burns and Hand Surgeon at Pinderfields General Hospital since 2010. During that time, he proceeded to the Birmingham Hand Centre in 2011 for a one-year Fellowship in Hand, Wrist and Microvascular Reconstruction.
Mr. Anwar specialises in hand surgery at Kliniken in particular. This would include carpal tunnel surgery, cubital tunnel surgery, tenosynovitis, surgery and enzymatic treatment for Dupuytren’s disease, arthritis, arthroplasties/joint replacements, ganglion removal, trigger finger treatment, joint injections, skin cancer, soft tissue tumours, scar revisions and burns scars.
Mr. Anwar is well known for kind, friendly demeanour both in and out of work.
Mr. Ali Akhtar
Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Hand & Plastic Surgery)
MBBS, FRCS (Plast)
GMC Number: 7050158
Mr. Akhtar graduated in 2001 and after initially completing his training in general surgery, further pursued his long-standing passion of subspecialty plastic surgery training in the UK. He was trained in West Yorkshire Plastic Surgery units, including the prestigious Leeds Teaching Hospitals, working with some of the best in the country.
He is currently working as a Consultant in Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust since 2018. His specialist interest is in hand and skin cancer surgery and also provides perineal and vaginal reconstructive support to the colorectal team in his hospital.
Outside work, he has a keen interest in tennis and plays for his local club and takes part in Yorkshire league competitions.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Mr. Girish Vashista
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, FRCS (Orth) (Plast)
GMC Number: 5202735
Mr Girish Vashista is a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a surgical career spanning more than 20 years. Mr Vashista specialises in knee revision surgery.
He is one of handful surgeons nationally with more than 50 revisions per year. He also undertakes hip replacement and arthroscopic examination of joints. He is currently working at Doncaster and BassetlawTeaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr. Stefan Niculescu
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
MBBS, FRCS (Orth)
GMC Number: 7115428
Mr. Stefan Niculescu is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. He specialises in hip and knee surgery offering a whole array of treatment procedures from joint preservation to joint replacement and revision joint replacement.
He has a particular interest in complex hip and knee pathology. Mr. Niculescu performs hip replacement using techniques to preserve the natural biomechanics of the hip & so as a direct consequence, improve the patient’s satisfaction rates. He has also an interest in knee surgery, offering treatment for sports injuries & arthritis. He performs knee infiltrations, arthroscopy, cartilage and meniscal repairs and resection.
He is specialised in computer navigated knee replacement for knee joint deformities as well as complex joint reconstruction following previous surgeries. Besides his elective hip and knee interest, in his daily practice, Mr Niculescu treats general orthopaedic pathology as well as fractures, especially complex fractures of the lower limb.
Eye Surgery
Mr. Sid Goel
Consultant & Clinical Lead Cornea, Refractive, Oculoplastic Surgeon Eye Correction Centre – UK East
Mr Sid Goel is a highly experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over 25 years in ophthalmology, working both privately and within the NHS. He specializes in advanced cataract surgery, vision correction procedures—including laser eye surgery, lens replacement, and implantable lens surgery—and corneal and oculoplastic treatments. As the lead for corneal services at Hull University Teaching Hospitals and Clinical Lead for Eye Correction Centre clinics in UK East, Mr Goel has performed more than 10,000 operations with an outstanding success rate and patient satisfaction. He is known for his patient-focused approach, offering state-of-the-art corrective eye surgeries tailored to individual needs, and actively presents at national and international conferences.
Dr. Goel’s academic credentials include an MBBS and Masters in Ophthalmology from MAHE University, India, along with further specialization and fellowships from the Royal Colleges in the UK and memberships in several professional organizations. He has held significant leadership roles, contributed to research with numerous published papers, and serves as an examiner and speaker for major ophthalmic societies. His dedication to clinical excellence has earned him several awards and peer recognition, and he regularly leads workshops and lectures, advancing cataract and vision correction treatments for both professionals and patients.
Mr. Abhinav Loomba
Consultant & Cornea, Refractive Surgeon Eye Correction Centre – UK East
Mr Abhinav Loomba is a Consultant Ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, anterior segment, and cataract surgery, with advanced fellowship training from the prestigious LV Prasad Eye Institute. Now practicing in the UK, he has performed over 7,000 cataract surgeries—including complex cases with premium lens implants—and more than 700 corneal transplant procedures across techniques like PK, DMEK, DSAEK, and DALK. His expertise also covers advanced keratoconus treatments such as corneal cross-linking and intrastromal ring segment implantation, plus comprehensive care for dry eye and complex ocular surface conditions, including stem cell transplantation.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Loomba is a regular contributor to international journals and major conferences, sharing his passion for innovation in eye surgery alongside a strong commitment to patient-centered care. He’s recognized for combining the latest technology with highly individualized treatment plans, helping patients achieve excellent outcomes. His reputation is reinforced by outstanding patient reviews and professional awards, with his approach defined by transparent processes, personal attention, and safety as a top priority.
Mrs Shilpa Bhatnagar
Consultant & Glaucoma Specialist
Surgeon
Eye Correction Centre – UK East
With over a decade of experience in plastic surgery and non-surgical aesthetics, Mr Andrew Kilshaw is a highly regarded Consultant Plastic Surgeon providing expert
care in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. He began his surgical training
in 2014 and developed a parallel interest in aesthetics from 2016, bringing a broad and balanced skill set to every patient encounter.
Uniquely dual-trained in plastic and oncoplastic breast surgery, Mr Kilshaw is among
a small number of UK surgeons able to deliver a fully integrated approach to
aesthetic and oncological breast care. He is recognised for his focus on natural
results, patient safety, and truly personalised treatment throughout each stage of the
surgical journey.
Mr Kilshaw graduated from Newcastle University in 2012 with an MBBS, having previously completed a master’s degree in Clinical Education (MClinEd) in 2011—reflecting his commitment to teaching and mentoring future clinicians. He undertook his registrar training in the Yorkshire region between 2016 and 2023. His advanced subspecialty training includes a prestigious TIG Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship (2023–2024) and a Breast Microsurgery Fellowship at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2022–2023), which honed his expertise in complex breast reconstruction and cancer care. He further refined his aesthetic surgery skills through a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) mentorship, focusing on facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast enhancement.
In 2024, he was appointed Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary, where his NHS practice centres on breast cancer reconstruction and skin cancer surgery, and he serves as a core member of the Melanoma Multidisciplinary Team. Mr Kilshaw is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including recent presentations in Lisbon and Dubai. His scholarly contributions include a chapter in 50 Landmark Papers All Breast Surgeons Should Know, a respected reference in the field of oncoplastic breast surgery.
He is an active member of several leading professional organisations, including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), and the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS). He has been listed on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register since 2013.
Mr Kilshaw graduated from Newcastle University in 2012 with an MBBS, having previously completed a master’s degree in Clinical Education (MClinEd) in 2011—reflecting his commitment to teaching and mentoring future clinicians. He undertook his registrar training in the Yorkshire region between 2016 and 2023. His advanced subspecialty training includes a prestigious TIG Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship (2023–2024) and a Breast Microsurgery Fellowship at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2022–2023), which honed his expertise in complex breast reconstruction and cancer care. He further refined his aesthetic surgery skills through a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) mentorship, focusing on facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast enhancement.
In 2024, he was appointed Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Leeds General Infirmary, where his NHS practice centres on breast cancer reconstruction and skin cancer surgery, and he serves as a core member of the Melanoma Multidisciplinary Team. Mr Kilshaw is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, including recent presentations in Lisbon and Dubai. His scholarly contributions include a chapter in 50 Landmark Papers All Breast Surgeons Should Know, a respected reference in the field of oncoplastic breast surgery.
He is an active member of several leading professional organisations, including the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), and the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS). He has been listed on the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register since 2013.