Croydon Medical Society Events

Wednesday 8th October

Talk: “Preparing patients for major surgery”

Given by: Dr Arif Moghal Consultant Anaesthetist

Venue: Scout HQ – 1, Farm Fields, Sanderstead  CR2 0HQ (opp Sanderstead Library on corner of Sanderstead Hill and Farm Fields)

Starts at: 7.15pm for supper with meeting commencing at 8pm

Dr Arif Mahmood Moghal is a distinguished Anaesthetist renowned for his expertise in anaesthesia. He is committed to delivering compassionate and personalised care to every patient.

Understanding the challenges of undergoing surgery, Dr Mahmood Moghal ensures that the process is as smooth and comfortable as possible. His dedication to patient care is evident in his approach to easing the surgical experience.

Dr Mahmood Moghal is devoted to maintaining excellence in his field. He actively engages in continuing medical education to stay abreast of the latest advancements and techniques in anaesthesia, ensuring he provides cutting-edge care.

His primary objective is to deliver the highest quality of care, prioritising patient safety and well-being throughout the surgical journey.

Wednesday 12th November

Talk: “Charity Surgery Abroad”

Given by: Mr Sarkhell Radha

Venue: Scout HQ – 1, Farm Fields, Sanderstead  CR2 0HQ (opp Sanderstead Library on corner of Sanderstead Hill and Farm Fields)

Starts at: 7.15pm for supper with meeting commencing at 8pm

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – specialising in Hip & Knee surgery
NHS Base – Croydon University Hospital
Clinical Lead, Croydon University Hospital
COVID-19 Co-ordinating Consultant

Mr Sarkhell Radha is a fellowship trained, multiple award winning, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Radha has extensive experience and specialist interests in primary hip and knee arthroplasty, complex and revision hip and knee arthroplasty including Prosthetic Joint Infection and Massive EndoProthesis, Minimally invasive arthroplasty including (Piriformis Sparing Total Hip Replacement and muscle sparing Direct Anterior Approach hip arthroplasty), hip resurfacing, hip arthroscopy, young adult hip surgery, navigation and robotic assisted knee replacement surgery and complex trauma.

Mr Radha routinely performs day case arthroplasty and aims to discharge his patients from hospital as quickly as possible without compromising patient safety or care. Mr Radha is Clinical Lead for the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at Croydon University Hospital. He is keen researcher and mentor to his junior colleagues. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed publications, holds an MSc in Evidence Based Medicine and MBA. Mr Radha is the lead for the first international Best Practice Guideline project in arthroscopic management of Femoral Acetabular Impingement syndrome (FAI) as part of The Hip Preservation Society.

Date for your diary

Wednesday 26th November – “Celebriquiz”, details to follow

Wednesday 26th November

Christmas Quiz

This year it’s entitled ‘Celebri-quiz’!

Starts at 7.00 pm for supper with the quizz commencing at 7.30 pm

£15 per person which included a fish and chip supper

Held at The Radcliffe Centre, Harding Close (off Radcliffe Road) Croydon CR0 5QZ  (The Radcliffe Centre is at the end of a cul-de-sac private road, no parking is allowed.)