- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Bupa specialist
- TAVI
About me
Dr Cousins has trained in weight loss surgery by visiting and attending courses in 9 different bariatric centres across Europe and the UK. He has anaesthetised most of the surgical cases at Imperial in 2007/8. Prior to this he worked to provide anaesthesia for all the high risk oesophagectomies, Nissen’s, Hellers, gastrectomies, hiatal hernias and achalasias at Charing Cross.
Combining this training with his broad experience he has created a tailored anaesthetic package to allow the most rapid return to full mobility and respiratory function in patients with an increased BMI.
All of our surgical cases are monitored with Entropy (a brain wave monitor) to ensure the perfect depth of anaesthesia to this challenging group of patients.
He personally runs a dedicated pre-assessment service prior to surgery for these cases to ensure safety and minimise the risk of complications and potential cancellation.
As the founder of the Society of Bariatric Anaesthetists UK he is involved with national and local projects into improving bariatric surgical/anaesthetic services across the UK.
He is currently performing research into perioperative thrombosis in weight loss surgery at Imperial Healthcare and is responsible for post-operative shared care pathways.
Areas of interest
Anaesthesia for the obese, Perioperative safety and efficiency. PICC insertions.
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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64302
Transoesophageal echocardiography (including reporting) (as sole procedure) - ()
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J1830
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - ()
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J5000
Percutaneous examination of bile duct - ()
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K5761
Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (including mapping) - ()
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T2400
Repair of umbilical/paraumbilical hernia (irrespective of age) - ()
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T2012
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - bilateral - ()
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X5020
External cardioversion - ()
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T2620
Repair of recurrent incisional hernia requiring mesh - ()
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K1680
Transluminal closure of atrial septal defect / patent foramen ovale - ()
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A5753
Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) CERVICAL - ()
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K5760
Ablation of left atrial fibrillation by isolation of the pulmonary veins left/right (RFA/CRYO/Laser) (including mapping) - ()
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T2002
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia - unilateral - ()
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A5755
Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) LUMBAR - ()
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K6010
Cardiac pacemaker system introduced through vein (dual chamber) - ()
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T4300
Laparoscopic adhesiolysis (including biopsy) - ()
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J1880
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with peri-operative cholangiogram - ()
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H0280
Laparoscopic appendicectomy - ()
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K5730
Ablation of right atrial arrhythmia (including mapping) - ()
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K6581
Coronary angioplasty following angiography with fractional flow study on the same day, +/- insertion of stent - femoral or brachial access - ()
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G6500
Diagnostic oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD) includes forceps biopsy, biopsy urease test and dye spray - ()
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E5430
Pulmonary lobectomy (including segmental resection) - ()
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A7302
Continuous nerve block +/- Image guidance (as sole procedure) - ()
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K5780
Ablation of accessory pathway or selected modification of AV node (including mapping) - ()
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T2021
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia requiring mesh - unilateral - ()
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S0656
Removal of small lipoma less than 10cm - ()
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K6582
Adult cardiac catheterisation - radial access (including coronary arteriography/catheterisation of right/left side of heart/ contrast radiology) - with pressure wire (including fractional flow reserve measurement) - ()
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T4130
Freeing of adhesions of peritoneum - ()
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A5756
Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) CAUDAL - ()
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H0310
Drainage of abscess of appendix or drainage of intra-abdominal abscess - ()
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K6015
Implantation of biventricular pacemaker - ()
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K6111
Insertion of combined biventricular pacemaker and cardioverter defibrillator (CRT-D) - ()
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G2800
Partial gastrectomy - ()
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T2023
Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia requiring mesh - bilateral - ()
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S0633
Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma) - ()
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G2331
Laparoscopic repair of hiatus hernia with anti-reflux procedure (e.g. fundoplication) - ()
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G2330
Transabdominal repair of hiatus hernia - ()
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T2782
Minimally invasive component separation technique requiring mesh - ()
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G6100
Bypass of jejunum - ()
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AA963
Coronary angioplasty following angiography with fractional flow study on the same day, +/- insertion of stent - radial access - ()
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K1000
Closure of defect of interatrial septum (secundum atrial septal defect or patent foramen ovale) - ()
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A5200
Epidural injection (cervical) - ()
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T2024
Laparoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia requiring mesh - bilateral - ()
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E5180
Diagnostic bronchoscopy +/- biopsy - ()
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A5766
Neurolytic Root Block (Radiofrequency denervation, Thermocoagulation, Cryotherapy or Phenol, including Rhizolysis) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) CAUDAL - ()
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A5790
Sacroiliac joint injection under image guidance (and bilateral) - ()
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P3195
Robotic assisted excision of recto-vaginal endometriosis including rectal shave, +/-ureterolysis - ()
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T0710
Decortication of pleura of lung - ()
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T0110
Thoracoplasty - ()
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T2110
Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia - bilateral - ()
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K5810
Diagnostic intracardiac electrophysiological study (including characterisation of intracardiac conduction and any testing of anti-arrhythmic drug efficacy by programmed stimulation) - ()
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Q1800
Hysteroscopy (including biopsy, dilatation, +/- cauterisation, curettage and resection of polyp(s) +/- Mirena coil insertion) - ()
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XR360
Embolisation of vascular mass (including uterine embolisation) - ()
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K4920
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of coronary artery(ies) for chronic total occlusions (CTO), +/- insertion of stent - ()
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T0215
Open surgical correction of pectus deformity of chest wall (or other congenital defect thereof) - ()
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A5745
Medial branch block injection(s) +/- image guidance (including bilateral) LUMBAR - ()
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T1500
Repair of rupture of diaphragm - ()
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Q4400
Ovarian cystectomy +/- omental biopsy (as sole procedure and including bilateral) - ()
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A5765
Neurolytic Root Block (Radiofrequency denervation, Thermocoagulation, Cryotherapy or Phenol, including Rhizolysis) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) LUMBAR - ()
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Q1280
Introduction of a mirena coil - ()
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T2000
Primary repair of inguinal hernia - ()
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J0900
Diagnostic laparoscopy (including any biopsy) - ()
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G7530
Closure of ileostomy (as sole procedure) - ()
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T2112
Laparoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia - bilateral - ()
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B2818
Mastectomy and immediate reconstruction of breast using expandable prosthesis and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - unilateral - ()
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AA962
Coronary angioplasty following angiography with intravascular ultrasound on the same day, +/- insertion of stent - radial access - ()
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A5743
Medial branch block injection(s) +/- image guidance (including bilateral) CERVICAL - ()
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W7440
Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy - ()
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W1920
Primary open reduction of long bone with fixation - ()
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T8520
Block dissection of axillary lymph nodes (axillary clearance) levels 1 to 3 - ()
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J3900
Therapeutic ERCP with insertion of biliary or pancreatic stent(s), sphincterotomy or stone extraction - ()
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K3580
Trans catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) - ()
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K4100
Bypass for coronary artery(ies) including harvesting of grafts and endarterectomy - ()
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S2500
Local flap - less than 9cm2 - ()
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M7071
Transurethral water jet ablation for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia - ()
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K6115
Insertion of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator with subcutaneous leads (subcutaneous ICD) - ()
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K6082
Removal of pacing system (generator only) - ()
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K6060
Lead replacement for Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) - ()
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XR130
Transjugular/Transfemoral/plugged liver biopsy(ies) - ()
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K5710
Ablation of atrio-ventricular junction (including mapping) - ()
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K5050
Coronary angioplasty following angiography with intravascular ultrasound on the same day, +/- insertion of stent - femoral or brachial access - ()
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K5020
Coronary angiography proceeding to angioplasty on the same day, +/- insertion of stent - femoral or brachial access - ()
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T8510
Radical dissection of cervical lymph nodes - ()