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The Team and Clinics

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

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PHOENIX HOSPITAL

Phoenix Hospital Chelmsford

Essex Healthcare Park, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8HN

Doctor's Desk

ONLINE

Via Zoom, Practice Better, Teams and WhatsApp video chat

Our Team

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. 

Natalie R Gillan, Lead nutritionist

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.

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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.

Doctor Michael Van den Bossche

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.

Kiki Iordanidou, Chartered Psychologist

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.

Ashley Ailsa, Movement & Exercise Specialist

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.

John Gillan, Clinic Manager

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).

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