Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, is joined by Dr Arvind Chandratheva, Consultant Neurologist and Stroke and Rehabilitation Physician, to explore one of the most time-critical medical emergencies, stroke. Stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability worldwide, yet early recognition and rap...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, continues his conversation with our guest about health checks that could save your life. Dr Simon Hodes, a general practitioner at Cleveland Clinic London with a focus on men’s health, preventative medicine, and health screening, shares practical insights from primary care. D...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, is joined by three expert guests to discuss health checks that could save your life. Dr Simon Hodes, a general practitioner at Cleveland Clinic London with a focus on men’s health, preventative medicine, and health screening, shares practical insights from primary care. Dr Jo...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar is joined by three guests who bring both clinical expertise and lived experience with endometriosis. Mr Fevzi Shakir, a Consultant Gynaecologist specialising in advanced minimally invasive surgery, and Miss Asli Ucyigit, a Consultant Gynaecologist specialising in colposcopy and gynaecological ultrasound, share th...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar is joined by Professor Sanjay Sharma, Professor of Cardiology and Consultant Cardiologist and Dr Matt Wright, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist specialising in heart rhythm disorders and digital diagnostics. Together, they explore heart health in the digital age and how wearable technology is reshap...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Bini Suresh, Dietitian, is joined by Dr Tal Helbitz, General Practitioner at Cleveland Clinic London, to explore how to reset your health for the new year by focusing on habits that truly last. Together, they discuss why traditional New Year’s resolutions often feel overwhelming or fade quickly, and what actually helps people m...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, is joined by Mr Alexander Montgomery, Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and specialist in spinal and sports injuries. Together, they explore how to maintain a healthy spine, what to do when things go wrong, and how spinal injuries are treated from rehabilitation through to...

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, is joined by two of the UK’s leading experts in Sports and Exercise Medicine, Dr Phil Batty and Dr Charlotte Cowie. Together, they explore why physical activity is a cornerstone of long-term health and wellbeing, how injuries can limit our ability to stay active, and what we...

In this episode, Davina McCall joins her neurosurgeon, Mr Kevin O’Neill, Consultant Neurosurgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, and host Mr Kash Akhtar for an open and inspiring conversation about her experience with a brain tumour - from diagnosis and choosing a surgeon to treatment and recovery at Cleveland Clinic London. Together, they discuss what it feels like to face a serious diagnosis, choosi...

In this episode, Mr Panos Gikas, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, joins host Mr Amir Ardakani, Orthopaedic Registrar and hip and knee fellow at Cleveland Clinic London, for an in-depth discussion on hip resurfacing. Hip resurfacing has long divided opinion within the orthopaedic community, often judged by revision rates, early implant designs, and variable surgical techniques. However, when outcome...

In this episode, Dr Joan Pattle, General Practitioner, and Mr Arvind Vashisht, Consultant Gynaecologist at Cleveland Clinic London, join host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, for an in-depth discussion on women’s hormonal health. Together, they explore the challenges of underdiagnosed and undertreated conditions such as endometriosis and menopause - two of the most misunderstoo...

In this episode, Dr Christopher Roughley, General Practitioner, and Dr Mark Gillett, Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine at Cleveland Clinic London, join host Mr Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, for an insightful discussion on fitness and longevity. This episode explores how to take control of your health, prevent problems before they arise and get fit in a way that reliable wor...

In this episode, Mrs Kalpana Devalia, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon, and Professor Barbara McGowan, Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic London, join host Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, for an insightful discussion on weight loss and weight management.  Whether you’re on your own weight loss journey or simply curious about the science, health implications, and...

In this episode, Dr Paul Jarman, Consultant Neurologist and Chair of the Department of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic London, joins host Kash Akhtar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, for an insightful discussion on dementia. Once considered a normal part of ageing and spoken about in hushed tones, dementia is now a topic of growing awareness and open conversation.  Together, they explore what dement...