Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London

April 6, 2026

Exploring Health Checks That Could Save Your Life (Part 1) - Dr Simon Hodes, Dr John Whitaker and Dr Umasuthan Srirangalingam

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar, consultant orthopaedic knee surgeon, is joined by three expert guests to discuss health checks that could save your life. Dr Simon Hodes, a general practitioner at Cleveland Clinic London with a focus on men’s health, preventative medicine, and health screening, shares practical insights from primary care. Dr John Whitaker, consultant cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist, specialises in heart rhythm disorders, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac risk assessment. Dr Umasuthan Srirangalingam, consultant physician in endocrinology and diabetes, brings expertise in diabetes, thyroid, and hormonal health. Together, they explore key health checks that can detect serious conditions - such as high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, atrial fibrillation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders - often long before symptoms appear. The discussion covers what to check, when to check it, and why early detection and prevention remain some of the most powerful tools in medicine. Whether you are proactive about your own health, supporting someone you care for, or working in healthcare, this episode provides practical guidance and expert insights to help you understand, monitor, and act on your health risks.

March 20, 2026

Exploring Endometriosis – Mernalin’s Story with Mernalin Ervi Sana, Miss Asli Ucyigit and Mr Fevzi Shakir

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar is joined by three guests who bring both clinical expertise and lived experience with endometriosis. Mr Fevzi Shakir, a Consultant Gynaecologist specialising in advanced minimally invasive surgery, and Miss Asli Ucyigit, a Consultant Gynaecologist specialising in colposcopy and gynaecological ultrasound, share their clinical insights. Later in the episode, Mernalin Ervi Sana, a Staff Nurse and fellow caregiver at Cleveland Clinic London, joins to share her personal journey living with endometriosis. Together, they explore this often misunderstood and under-recognised condition, discussing key symptoms, diagnostic approaches, imaging techniques, treatment options, and what life with endometriosis is really like day to day. Whether you are living with endometriosis, supporting someone who is, or working in healthcare, this episode provides practical insights and expert guidance to help understand, manage, and raise awareness of this complex condition.

February 20, 2026

Exploring Heart Health and Wearable Tech with Dr Matt Wright and Professor Sanjay Sharma

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Mr Kash Akhtar is joined by Professor Sanjay Sharma, internationally recognised cardiologist and world authority on sports cardiology and sudden cardiac death, and Dr Matt Wright, Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist specialising in heart rhythm disorders and digital diagnostics. Together, they explore heart health in the digital age and how wearable technology is reshaping the way we detect, monitor, and prevent serious cardiac conditions. From smartwatches and fitness trackers to advanced remote monitoring, they discuss how these tools support early detection of heart problems, where they deliver genuine clinical value and where they may mislead. Whether you’ve noticed palpitations on your smartwatch, are thinking about your fitness or family history, or you’re a GP, physio, coach or simply health-curious, this episode offers practical clarity and expert guidance on using wearable technology safely and intelligently.

January 29, 2026

Exploring Healthy Habits and Sustainable Change with Bini Suresh and Dr Tal Helbitz

In this episode of Exploring Health with Cleveland Clinic London, host Bini Suresh, Dietitian, is joined by Dr Tal Helbitz, General Practitioner at Cleveland Clinic London, to explore how to reset your health for the new year by focusing on habits that truly last. Together, they discuss why traditional New Year’s resolutions often feel overwhelming or fade quickly, and what actually helps people make sustainable, long-term changes. Drawing on their clinical experience, they explore how small, realistic shifts across nutrition, lifestyle, and wellbeing can build momentum and lead to meaningful improvements over time. Whether you’re feeling motivated, stuck after past resolutions, or simply looking for a healthier approach without the pressure of quick fixes, this episode offers practical guidance and reassurance to help you start the year in a more sustainable way.