Leadership Team

At Optimised Care, our leadership team of experienced doctors and medical professionals is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare through compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Executive Leadership Team

At Optimised Care, our leadership team led by CEO and surgeon Panos Markides drives our mission to deliver exceptional, accessible healthcare. With experienced consultants and healthcare professionals, we focus on clinical excellence and staff development.

Mr. Makrides is a popular consultant hip and knee specialist, and leads our business as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Panos Makrides

Chief EXECUTIVE OFFICER

In addition to being a sought-after knee specialist, Mr. Dunbar guides the Optimised Care business as a Director.

Mr. Mark Dunbar

Director & SURGEON

Liam leads our management team. As COO, he maintains clinical, operational, and commercial reporting lines.

Liam Kennedy

Chief Operating Officer

Specialising in a minimally-invasive technique, Mr. El Gamal also supports the business leadership as a Director.

Mr. Tarek El Gamal

Clinical Governance Lead

Senior Leadership Team

Annete

Annette manages daily operations to keep everything running smoothly. She coordinates teams and improves processes. Her proactive approach ensures high standards across the business.

Annette Woodley

Hospital Director

Responsible for financial control including the rigorous management of patient and supplier payment processes.

Kay Dunbar

Cash Flow Coordinator

A Business Development Director who drives growth and fosters partnerships through creativity, strategic market insights, and inspiring collaboration across the team with her enthusiasm and charisma.

Sarah Hussain

Business Development Director

Jack oversees the surgical theatres to coordinate procedures, maintain high standards of patient care, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Jack Longhurst

Director of Clinical Services & Register Manager

We follow clear strategic principles

We’re committed to training the next generation of top surgeons, nurses, and anaesthetists shaping future leaders and giving back to the NHS.

Guiding the Next Generation

We focus on the smallest details that drive faster recovery—nutritious meals, minimally invasive surgery, and early physiotherapy—so you can get home sooner.

Striking Efficiency

We ensure every patient is treated by the right specialist. Our fellowship-trained, best-in-class surgeons focus solely on their expertise—delivering top care and faster recovery.

Fiercely Specialist

Meet the Extended Team

Leading the smooth operation of anaesthetic and recovery service, Sherrie ensures her team maintain high standards of patient care.

Sherrie Hill

Anaesthetic & Recovery Lead

David supports our Theatre Manager in overseeing the safe and effective operation of our state-of-the-art theatre suites.

David Watt

Deputy Theatre Manager

Tara is the orthopaedic lead here at optimised care who is also skilled with assisting in robotic surgery.

Tara Burge

Orthopaedic Lead

Imaani is responsible for overseeing the surgical team’s activities and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Imaani Jenkins

General Surgery Lead

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