
The Team and Clinics
Our Clinic Locations
Your balloon placement will take place at one of the below specialist London hospitals.
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Your pre-placement consultation with the surgeon is conducted face-to-face online.
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Your nutrition, fitness and wellbeing support is delivered online via face-to-face virtual consultations.
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SOUTH KENSINGTON
Dr Vahe Clinic
25 Ives St, London SW3 2ND

PHOENIX HOSPITAL
Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford
Essex Healthcare Park, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8HN

ONLINE
Via Zoom, Practice Better, Teams and WhatsApp video chat
Our team
Our programmes are delivered by a dedicated team of specialised bariatric surgeons, weight loss clinicians and nutrition and fitness specialists to give you the best opportunity for forever weight loss and better health.

Specialist Bariatric Nutritionist & Registered Nutritional Therapist
Natalie R Gillan
PhD, mBANT, CNHC
Natalie Gillan, PhD is a registered nutritional therapist and specialist bariatric nutritionist with over 10 years' experience in bariatric surgery clinical nutrition. As a UK leading expert, Natalie is the sole consultant nutritionist for five UK weight loss clinics, in addition to her own. Natalie is a co-founder and director of The NRG Clinic. Natalie’s work in bariatric nutrition and lifestyle coaching has successfully impacted the lives of hundreds of patients, as confirmed by their individual stories of sustained weight loss and overall health and quality of life improvement.

Bariatric Specialist
and Plastic Surgeon
Dr Vahe Karimyan
MD MS PhD
Dr Vahe Karimyan is a highly respected reconstructive surgeon specialising in post-weight loss, post-bariatric and Allurion Gastric Balloon procedures. He is known for his commitment to personalised care and for producing outstanding results. He is an NHS consultant surgeon at King’s College Hospital, where he performs complex reconstructive procedures for patients recovering from chemotherapy. He is also a visiting lecturer at Imperial College London and is the medical director of the Dr Vahe Clinic, his primary private practice. Dr Karimyan remains at the forefront of general, post-bariatric and reconstructive surgery, continually integrating the latest advancements and innovative techniques, such as the use of Allurion Gastric Balloon, into his work. His approach combines technical expertise with a deep emphasis on patient wellbeing and compassion. He believes in fostering open communication with his patients, empowering them to make clear and informed decisions about their procedures. His philosophy ensures that patients feel confident and supported throughout their journey. Dr Karimyan earned his MD, MSc in Laparoscopic Surgery, and PhD in Endoscopic Surgery from Hamburg University in Germany. He is a member of the British Medical Association (BMA), the German Society of Surgery, and the American Society of Surgeons.

Obesity Specialist & Bariatric Surgeon
Michael Van den Bossche
MD, MASMBS, FRCS, FICS
Mr Van den Bossche is a renowned consultant general surgeon, specialising in all kinds of bariatric surgery. He provides surgical weight loss surgery, gastric balloon placement, along with hernia surgery, gallbladder surgery, surgery to correct gastric reflux, and a variety of laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Chartered Counselling Psychologist
Kiki Iordanidou
BSc(HONS), CPsychol
Kiki Iordanidou is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Cognitive Hypnotherapist specialising in weight loss and weight management, anxiety and relationships issues. Kiki worked in various NHS and private clinics in Harley Street and Mayfair in London. Working in public and private sectors allowed Ms Iordanidou to develop an excellent understanding of people from all backgrounds.

Fitness & Movement Specialist
Ashley Ailsa
CPT
(in progress)
Ashley is an experienced fitness and movement trainer, with focus on weight management and obesity support. She brings to the team extensive knowledge in programming effective and fun movement & fitness plans combined with smart eating and recovery programmes.

Clinic Manager and Patient Care Specialist
John Gillan
MSc
John Gillan is a broadly experienced business advisor, international advisor and risk management specialist with expertise in healthcare patient support and complex programme delivery. The COVID 19 global crisis saw John involved in advising and supporting the Welsh government containment initiatives in association with the National Health Service (NHS).









