Dr Syed Irshad Ali MB ChB, MRCP, DMRD, FRCR

Dr Syed Ali is a Consultant Radiologist at the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who specialises in soft tissue and musculoskeletal radiology. He graduated from the Liverpool University Medical School in 1989. Further training included a sabbatical to the University of Southern California in San Diego, where he learnt new techniques in musculoskeletal imaging with the world authority on the subject, Prof. Donald Resnick. Dr Ali has introduced musculoskeletal ultrasound, MR and CT arthrography and image guided therapeutic injections and biopsies. He is experienced with the imaging of sports injuries and has provided diagnostic imaging support for local football and rugby clubs, national athletics and international rugby players. He has given lectures on musculoskeletal imaging and continues to be actively involved with audit and research.

Dr Temperley MB BCh, BAO, MRCPI, FRCR

Dr David Temperley is a Consultant Radiologist at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust. He qualified from Trinity College, Dublin in 1984 and trained in Radiology in Manchester. Dr Temperley specialises in musculoskeletal radiology and provides radiological services to Wrightington Hospital and in particular has a large practice in upper limb radiology . He has introduced musculoskeletal ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, MR arthrography and ultrasound guided interventional procedures into Wigan and Wrightington Hospitals. He provides imaging support for investigation and treatment of upper limb sports injuries.

 

Mrs Barbara Everest DCRR, SRR, PGCM

Mrs Barbara Everest qualified from the Liverpool School of Radiology in 1973 as a State Registered Radiographer. She spent her first year at the Royal Liverpool Teaching Hospital, were she gained invaluable experience  in Interventional Radiography and Accident and Emergency. Following this she moved to Ormskirk & District General Hospital, which provided her with a wealth of experience in the fast developing field of mammography. Barbara has had the unique experience of taking two locum contracts in the United Arab Emirates, the first being in a small private clinic used exclusively for the Royal Family and the second running single-handed a twin room x-ray department in a very busy maternity hospital. Barbara will guide you through your MRI experience.