FACEMED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Staff Member
- Dental Nurse GDC 266289
Alex graduated in Dental Nursing from the University of Portsmouth in 2016. Since then she has worked within different specialist dentistry settings where she gained lots of experience in all subspecialities of dentistry. Alex has a special interest in orthodontic nursing and radiography.
In her spare time she enjoys running along the beach and working out at her local gym.
Cheryl has over 17 years' experience in office management. Her organisational skills and love of numbers and spreadsheets has enabled her to transition into FACEmed's senior administrator and head of accounts and bookkeeping.
Cheryl lives in Kent with her daughter, in her spare time she likes walking, travelling and spending quality time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Member of a Local Quiz Team
Donna joined FACEmed in early 2021 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). Donna brings to FACEmed over 14 years' experience working in NHS and private practice operating theatres and she specialises in anaesthetics.
Dr Calin Berrange, more commonly referred to by his middle name George, graduated from King's College London with a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery in 2021.
Job Titles:
- Director of Facemed Limited and the Son of Facemed
Dr George is a Director of Facemed Limited and the son of Facemed Owner Monica Berrange.
Dr Yaqoob is a Senior Consultant Anaesthetist and has been practicing Anaesthesia and ITU for over 30 years. Dr Yaqoob is based in North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Cambridgeshire and has private practicing privileges in Cambridge and Essex hospitals.
He has been a Lead Consultant in Difficult Airways in Anaesthesia with the Royal College of Anaesthesia at Hinchingbrooke Hospital Cambridgeshire.
Dr Yaqoob has a special interest in conscious sedation which is controlled and monitored for day surgery such as plastic surgery and also dental/maxillofacial work.
Dr Yaqoob has been anaesthetising for Major vascular surgery, colorectal surgery, upper GI surgery, orthopaedic and major plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr Yaqoob has trained and taught junior Anaesthetists during their professional training and equally has trained and taught Operating Department Practitioners, Ambulance trainees and Medical students. Dr Yaqoob's hobbies include gardening, swimming and visiting historical places.
Dr Sergio Madrigal graduated from the prestigious University CCUJS in Mexico D.F. in 1997. He has a 23 year track record of varied clinical experience and delivering excellent dental patient care at his own private practice in Mexico City. He moved to the UK with his family in 2013.
Dr Sergio has always sought to stay at the forefront of his profession, researching and seeking the next generation of techniques and technologies to improve his patients' dental care attending post graduate courses and focusing particularly on cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, restorative dentistry and orthodontics. Dr Sergio has a special interest in endodontics, minor surgery, prosthetics and laser treatment.
He is a member of the British Dental Association and the British Restorative Association. He is an Invasilign provider and a Smile Tru Provider.
In his spare time, Dr Sergio enjoys to spend time with his family, painting miniatures and travelling.
Ema joined the FACEmed surgical team in 2019 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and is now also our Infection Prevention and Control Lead. She has over 10 years' experience working in private practice theatres and NHS theatres working specifically within the peri-operative environment, anaesthetics and recovery.
Job Titles:
- Dental Nurse
- Dental Nurse Receptionist GDC 196556
Jade has been a dental nurse for 14 years. She qualified in 2010 after completing the National Diploma in Dental Nursing. Since qualifying she has completed the SAAD course in Sedation as she particularly enjoys helping patients who feel really nervous about undergoing dental treatment. Jade is also qualified as an assessor for trainee Dental Nurses in the UK. Jade joined FACEmed in 2022 and is really enjoying being part of the patients journey within the dental department.
In her spare time Jade loves spending time with her husband and two children, going on days out, eating in nice restaurants and making good memories.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Staff Member
- Employee
- Dental Nurse
- Dental Nurse GDC 145244 & Surgical Coordinator
Eleni is a qualified Dental Nurse with over 10 years' experience within the dental industry. After a couple of years of working as a general dental nurse Eleni decided to further her knowledge by gaining a nursing diploma in implantology from the prestigious teaching hospital Guys and St Thomas in London. Eleni also has extensive knowledge and experience in orthodontics and dental sedation. During her time at FACEmed Eleni has broadened her horizons by splitting her time with the day surgery team where she coordinates surgery and assists in the operating theatre.
Eleni is very calm with a gentle approach. She is always smiling and makes patients feel comfortable and at ease. She enjoys long walks with her beloved dog Zorro and spending time with her large Greek family.
With over 15 years' experience in beauty and massage treatments, Eleni is a qualified Dental Nurse with a lifelong special interest in beauty and aesthetic treatments. During her time at FACEmed Eleni started out as a senior dental nurse and has progressed to assisting in the surgical theatre with Plastic Surgery patients and has also started to build her own patient base offering Morpheus8 microneedling and radiofrequency and Obagi Blue Radiance Peels.
Eleni works closely with Monica Berrange, Lead Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner at FACEmed and splits her time between the day surgery unit and the non-surgical aesthetics department. Eleni is trained in Obagi ZO Skin Health skincare and is excited to expand her offering at FACEmed in aesthetic treatments over the next few years.
Eleni is very calm with a gentle approach. She is always smiling and makes patients feel comfortable and at ease. In her free time she enjoys long walks with her beloved dog Zorro and spending time with partner and her large Greek family.
Eleni is an employee of FACEmed. She does not have any financial interests within the company or any of the brands or equipment used within the clinic.
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Lead Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
- Registered General Nurse ) INP ( Independent Nurse
If you're looking to safely restore your health, youth and beauty or recreate harmony in your facial features, then Monica provides outstanding excellence in all medical non-surgical treatments available at the FACEmed. As a leading expert in her field and winner of GOLD at The Aesthetic Awards, since 2004 Monica has treated many tens of thousands of patients and gained thousands of hours of experience of independent and multidisciplinary professional practice.
Expertise
Before specialising in medical aesthetics, Monica's background was in general medicine, plastic surgery, burns and trauma. Monica has an exceptional level of skill and can help you to create natural, balanced results and also to restore health and functionality. By getting to know you and working closely with you on a one to one basis, Monica will use her talents and specialist skills to create the results you require, whether you're looking to for anti-ageing treatments or to restore function and normal appearance, or if you are just looking to regain healthy glowing rejuvenated skin.
Mr Bhagwat Mathur is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns, Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford. Mr Mathur's private practice is widely based in Essex, London, Kent, Cambridge and Norwich. His NHS practice comprises of Reconstruction and Corrective Surgery of Breast, Body Contouring and Treatment of Skin Cancers.
He had specialist training in Microsurgery, Breast and Cosmetic Surgery in India, Middle East, Germany and Scotland. Mr Mathur also worked as a Consultant at the Canniesburn Unit in Glasgow and at the Morriston Hospital Swansea before finally settling in Essex.
Mr Mathur has published number of peer reviewed articles and book chapters on subjects such as Breast Reconstruction, Reconstruction of Nipples, Reconstruction of Skin Defects using Perforator flaps, Correction of Inverted Nipples, Prominent Ear Correction and Breast asymmetry. He has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and has been given the prestigious Sushruta Oration at the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India. Mr Mathur is also a visiting Honorary Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Jaipur National University in Rajasthan India. He is the founding member of the Breast Reconstruction and Aesthetic Surgery Association of India and contributes towards the organisation of the annual meeting BRASCON. Mr Mathur has a keen interest in training and education of young surgeons.
In his spare time Mr Mathur enjoys listening to music, watching films and going for walks.
David gained a Bachelor of Science from University College London and The London Foot Hospital in 1997. In his final year he was awarded the Philip Cutner prize for Medicine and Surgery. He simultaneously started working in the NHS and in private practice. Private practice allowed him to develop his clinically interests in sports medicine and biomechanics. This has allowed him the opportunity to be involved in the care of elite athletes in Football, Rugby Union and Athletics.
After some years working as a clinical assistant in surgery, David commenced Podiatric surgical training and was awarded a Master of Science degree in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery and was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Podiatry (Surgery) in 2017.
He has presented at several national conferences and enjoys involvement in several professional study groups.
David is nearing completion of specialist training and enjoys his role as a specialist registrar in Podiatric Surgery in the NHS as well as maintaining his private practice interests. He believes in a patient centred approach to care and has works closely with other healthcare professionals in order to provide the most appropriate care for patients.
Originally hailing from Essex, David still lives locally with his family. He has a keen interest in sport and music and is currently involved in coaching junior girl's football.
David Goyette has no financial interest and is not a shareholder within FACEmed nor does he have any financial share or interest in equipment used at the centre. David Goyette does not hold any paid advisory roles at this centre or within FACEmed. He has full practice privileges at FACEmed but is not under employment.
Mr Schumacher's plastic surgery training in the UK commenced in 2001. Following his higher surgical training in Cambridge and associated units, he achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training by the GMC in 2012. Because of his interest in head & neck and breast surgery, Mr Schumacher progressed to further fellowship training in the UK's largest plastic surgery unit St Andrews Hospital in Chelmsford and the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
Academically, Mr Schumacher achieved a PhD, a number of publications in peer reviewed medical journals, international presentations, book chapters and has also completed several peer reviews for leading medical journals.
Since 2012, Mr Schumacher has worked as a Consultant in Cambridgeshire. He held NHS positions as Clinical Lead for plastic surgery, as Associate Divisional Director in Head & Neck, as Associate Divisional Director in Private Healthcare and as Surgical Specialty Lead of the Eastern Region for the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) amongst others.
Mr Schumacher is on the GMC's specialist register for plastic surgery, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh (FRCS Plast), Fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (FEBOPRAS), member of BAAPS and BAPRAS and an international member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Mr Schumacher's private practice is exclusively focused on cosmetic / aesthetic surgery. He performs all common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures and has developed a special interest in head & neck, breast and labiaplasty procedures.
Mr Nandlal completed his surgical fellowship at Bridge Hospital and achieved his Certificate of Completion of Surgical Training (CCST) in 2003 and was appointed Consultant Podiatric Surgeon at Mid Essex PCT and South East Essex PCT in 2004. Today he remains as a Consultant and Clinical Lead at Essex Partnership University Trust.
He is currently a tutor and examiner for the College of Podiatrists Directorate of Podiatric Surgery. Mr Nandlal has served as the Vice Dean of Podiatric Surgery in The College of Podiatry. Mr Nandlal has a special interest in performing reconstructive foot surgery and has performed over 9500 surgical procedures in the last 21 years. Mr Nandlal is a fellow in Podiatric Medicine at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow and a fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine in London.
Mr Nandlal has lectured regionally and nationally and internationally on matter of Podiatric Surgery.
With a multilingual background, Monica was educated in a French Lycée then sent to Boarding School at Roedean in Brighton. Initially interested in pursuing a career in art, a family member's illness led her to follow her parents' footsteps into Medicine, qualifying as a doctor from Bristol Medical School in 2002.
She taught Anatomy at the University of Oxford and Guys Hospital in London, and trained in Orthopaedic Surgery, General Surgery, Intensive Care and Plastic Surgery before becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2006.
She then undertook further specialist training in Plastic Surgery in various centres in the East of England, cementing this training with a year-long fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery in Paris, followed by a second fellowship in Microsurgery in Cambridge. She furthered her experience with visits to various centres in Europe and the USA, both before and after completing her formal training in 2015, when she joined the GMC Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery.
Since moving over from South Africa in 2009, Natasha has gained over 11yrs of experience working as a patient coordinator in the private health care sector particular within the specialty of Plastic Surgery. Natasha has joined the FACEmed surgical department to ensure the smooth running of each patient's journey and to support the ever-growing FACEmed Surgical department
Natasha lives in Basildon, in her spare time enjoys spending time with her family and having as many "Braai's" as possible.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
- Registered Manager
Niamh moved to London from Dublin in 2010 to pursue a career in Private Healthcare Management after completing a BA (Hons) in International Business and Languages. Having spent 8 years managing and developing clinics on Harley Street in Central London, Niamh joined the FACEmed team in June 2018 where she continues to manage and grow the Centre.
Niamh lives on the border of London and Essex and enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.
Nikki has over 30 years' experience within dentistry, she has also worked closely with FACEmed founder Monica Berrange for the past 18 years, Nikki has watched FACEmed develop and grow, she is extremely proud to be a part of the ever-growing FACEmed team. Nikki lives in Danbury with her family, she enjoys watching her sons chosen sports which are ice hockey and football, she also enjoys walking her dog, travelling and family time.
Job Titles:
- Dental Department Manager
Seray started her career as a registered dental nurse 17 years ago. She quickly moved away from nursing and into dental reception management. Seray progressed her career within private healthcare management in London's Harley Street for over 12 years before moving back to the dental industry and becoming Dental Department Manager at FACEmed in 2021.
Seray enjoys spending quality time with family and raising her two young children.