The Chiltern Medical Clinic - Central Reading

GMC Number:  3418237

Dr Niall Munnelly is the Medical Director and founder of the Chiltern Medical Clinic. He qualified as a medical doctor in 1990 in Dublin, Ireland. From its inception, the Chiltern Medical Clinic has been at the leading edge of medical aesthetics. The Clinic is unique in both quality and character - a range of state-of-the-art lasers and Dr Niall Munnelly on site most days with his team - and it has developed into one of the most advanced and comprehensive centres of its kind anywhere. Dr Munnelly provides a very high level of individualised care - performing personal private consultations and education with every patient. Patients can be assured that Dr Munnelly uses only state-of-the-art equipment and products to ensure the health and well being of his patients.

GMC Number:  2938864

Ophthamology Consultant

Dr Annette Bacon is our dedicated eye surgeon. Her specialties include cosmetic eye surgery, oculoplastic surgery and cataract surgery. Dr Bacon has exceptional clinical interests in Phacoemulsification surgery for cataracts, lid surgery (Blepharoplasty) and Meibomian cysts.

Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• Member of the British Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Society
• Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
• Member of the British Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Society

GMC Number:  1309377

Dr Stephen Tristram is an Associate Specialist in vascular surgery, and extremely well respected in his field. He has appeared on BBC Television’s The One Show discussing the treatment of varicose veins and demonstrating an innovative non-surgical technique available at Chiltern Medical Clinic. He was involved in the development of ultrasound-guided techniques for the treatment of varicose veins and ran a large European study in 2001. He lectures widely on his interests and sits on The BUPA Consensus panel for vascular treatments.

His expertise is in the scanning and treatment by injection and compression sclerotherapy of leg veins. This technique allows for the treatment of larger blue veins (reticular and varicose veins) which, in the past, would only be responsive to surgical treatment. Also the use of ‘foam’ as the agent which is injected has revolutionised the treatment of larger leg veins by injection.

He uses a Duplex scanner which allows him to identify problems in the larger vessels such as “leaking” valves and perforator veins, which are the usual source of thread veins and varicose veins. The scanner also allows him to accurately visualise and safely inject larger veins, which would sometimes be impossible with the naked eye. It is important to provide the right compression to these veins after treatment and we provide the correct medical grade compression stockings for this purpose.

Dr Tristram injects small thread veins and Dr Munnelly uses the Nd:YAG laser and the KTP to treat these veins. We are very happy that we can provide a very comprehensive and up-to-date service for the treatment of the vast majority of leg veins problems.

GMC Number:  7014666

MBChB

Dr Amy Tam graduated with honours in Medicine from the University of Sheffield in 2008. She has since gained extensive training in plastic surgery, microsurgery, laser surgery and aesthetics at a number of teaching hospitals and tertiary centres throughout the UK.

Dr Tam currently works full-time for the NHS at a renowned plastic surgery unit in central London. As a faculty member, Dr Tam also provides training for her peers.

Dr Tam has published many articles in medical literature presented both nationally and internationally, in addition to appearing on a terrestrial television documentary which followed the progress of cutting-edge facial reconstructive surgery.

Dr Tam is committed to the provision of the highest quality of care in order to achieve the best outcomes. Dedicated to remaining at the forefront of her field and updating knowledge and technical skills of the highest standards, Dr Tam regularly attends national and international dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetics meetings and courses.

GMC Number:  7454417

Dr Katerina Kyprianou is currently working full time in Plastic Surgery in a large tertiary hospital in London, and her work there includes skin cancer and reconstructive surgery.

She has carried out her training across several teaching hospitals including some of the biggest Plastic Surgery units in London. Dr Kyprianou has acquired a wide range of experience in Plastic Surgery including skin surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, aesthetic surgery, and lasers.

She is committed to improving her knowledge and skills by regularly attending conferences and training courses. She is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), British Association of Plastic reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), as well as the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS).

Dr Kyprianou utilises her training and skills to minimise scarring following excision of moles, warts, cysts, and skin tags, as well as earlobe repairs. She is also trained in use of Laser and treatment of problematic scars such as keloids. She has an eye for aesthetic facial proportions and a keen interest in achieving natural outcomes for injectables, dermal fillers and other facial rejuvenation treatments, to soften the effects of stress and ageing.

Above all she remains approachable and always prioritises the individual’s needs and concerns in every treatment and consultation.

I have assisted Dr Munnelly since 2019 in the consultation process, consenting, test patching and treatment of vascular lesions with the KTP and Nd Yag lasers (532nm and 1064nm wavelengths respectively. We have two clinics and we have the Excel V and Excel V + laser (vascular lasers in each clinic).

We treat Facial Telangiectasias, Papular Telangiectasias, Capillary Haemangiomas (spider naevi) and Campbell De Morgan lesions on the face and the entire body. We treat venous lakes of the lips with the Nd Yag 1064nm wavelength. We treat the vascular and inflammatory components of facial Acne Rosacea with the KTP laser; we get a very good outcome even with one single treatment in many cases. We treat Port Wine stains very effectively although I have not personally treated this condition to date.

I have gained considerable experience in this area and I feel the method by which I have learnt; effectively a partnership programme has been the ideal way to gain the thorough practical knowledge of this speciality and Dr Munnelly has passed on his own knowledge and experience of 20 years in this field. I have witnessed and adapted his thorough approach to treatments and his insistence on patient reviews to access outcomes and patient and indeed Doctor/Therapist satisfaction with treatments.

I am proud to have been accepted as a member of the BMLA (British Medical Laser Association) in 2023 and Dr Munnelly and I both attended the annual conference in Cardiff. We will look forward to our continued BMLA membership and to attend next year’s conference.

To date we have performed hundreds of  laser consultations / treatments / reviews.