I qualified in 1983 and trained in surgery in general from 1983 to 1989.  I commenced training in Plastic, reconstructive and Hand Surgery in 1989.  I have been in Consultant practice since 1998 and have been a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust since June 1999.  My work involves the treatment of all types of hand surgery, burns, facial and soft tissue injuries, elective hand surgery,  aesthetic breast surgery, scars and deformities, skin cancer and cosmetic surgery, facial surgery including blepharoplasty surgery and rhinoplasty surgery liposuction and body contouring surgery following  massive weight loss

I have  been a council member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and Clinical Director for Plastic surgery services at SWBH NHS Trust. I have been  actively involved in teaching and training and have been College tutor for Surgery for his NHS Trust. I have published widely in the field of Plastic and reconstructive cosmetic surgery.