Team

Yannis Alexandrides (Ioannis Alexandridis), GMC license 4592121, M.D. is an American Board certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Cosmetic surgery. He is a former Fellow from the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre. Following training at Albert Einstein Medical Centre, Dr. Alexandrides specialized in Plastic, and Aesthetic Surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital, at the University of Miami.

He broadened his training in Microsurgery, at the University of Pittsburgh. He is included in the General Medical Council’s Plastic Surgery Specialists register. He is also Board certified by the European Board of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery and the Greek Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Alexandrides is accredited in the latest Laser techniques for rejuvenation of the face, the Ultrasonic-Assisted Liposuction, as well as in the advanced Endoscopic Facelift and Browlift techniques, of minimally invasive surgery.

Stefano Cotrufo, M.D. PhD, is a specialist in breast surgery, body contouring and his name is on the Specialist Register of Plastic Surgeons of the General Medical Council. He is also an expert in hair restoration.

His extensive medical training and experience of plastic surgery has spanned several continents beginning at the University of Napoli in Italy. This was followed by periods at the Hospital Santa Isabel de Clinicas of Taubate' in San Paulo, Brazil, the University of Messina in Italy, the Canniesburn specialist plastics unit in Glasgow and finally the University College Hospital of London.

The results of Dr Cotrufos clinical and experimental work on aesthetic and reconstructive surgery are published in the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, the Annals of Plastic Surgery and the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery.

Dr Cotrufo has focused on reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery and in UK he has treated more than 500 patients requiring reconstruction and aesthetic surgery in form of breast lift, reduction, augmentation and fat grafting (lipomodelling).

Dr Rana Das-Gupta is a fully UK accredited NHS Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon at The Warwickshire NHS Trust. He is also an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Warwick, and is engaged in founding the new Plastic Surgery MSc degree course.

He is a member of the National Selection committee for plastic surgical trainees, and sits as a member of the GMC (general medical council) appeal panel to review applicants for the UK specialist register. He has been invited to apply for membership of BAPRAS.

He provides a general plastic surgery practice with sub-specialty interests in skin cancer, breast reconstruction, facial reanimation, ear reconstruction and research interests in Fat transfer, Facial reanimation, Breast surgery and wound healing. He also has special expertise in breast augmentation, liposuction, abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty and facelifts.

Dr Maurino Joffily is one of the newest additions to the 111 Harley Street team of surgeons and joins us from Brazil, one of the foremost pioneering nations in cosmetic surgery, where he heads his own practice.

Dr Joffily graduated in Biochemistry and then undertook post graduate study in medicine at the State University of Campinas one of Brazil’s top medical schools. Through an internship he completed his training in general surgery and went on to specialise is Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery. He has been a certified member of the Plastic Surgery register in Brazil for many years. He continues to train and perfect his skills by shadowing other experts in his field and by regularly attending International conferences and symposia on his specialism.

Dr Joffily is a meticulous surgeon, which together with his calm and engaging manner, makes him a popular choice amongst patients and explains why they recommend him to their friends.

Mia Blanchard travelled far and wide before discovering her spiritual home lay here in the UK. She has a French heritage with a multinational upbringing and has consequently acquired a broad knowledge of cultures and their differences. Her experiences have helped her to have a unique insight into the differing needs of our international client base.

Educated in Canada, Mia graduated from the Concordia University in Montreal with a BSc in Biology, as you would expect she is fluent in both French and English.

Mia always had a fascination for the life sciences and now, at 111 Harley Street, she has the privilege of working alongside highly experienced and respected surgeons.

Sarah Prescott

Sarah Prescott graduated from John Moores University in the UK with Registered General Nurse Status. Today Sarah has more than 8 years of nursing experience gained in leading hospitals and private clinics in the UK and Australia.

Straight out of university she started working in the Accident & Emergency Department at the Liverpool University Hospital. For almost two years she delivered all nursing care from admission to discharge for the patients and was also teaching and monitoring junior nurses. This is where she became qualified in I.L.S. Student Mentorship and advisory.

Carolinn Frisk

The patient coordinator is the cornerstone of any practice. She is the first voice a potential patient hears, the initial bond of a practice to the patient, and the individual patients turn to when questions arise. A great coordinator is an invaluable asset to a successful practice.

With over ten years experience in the service industry field Carolinn Frisk knows that happy and satisfied customers is key to every successful business. ‘Meeting different people from all walks of life every day and being able to help and provide guidance is what I truly love about my job’.

Carolinn is originally from Sweden and moved to the UK in January 2004 after travelling the world and working abroad. She speaks English and Swedish fluently. She also has a basic understanding of German and French.