OUR TEAM
Dr Elena Belichka
Principal Dentist
GDC number 158027
Elena holds a Master degree in Dental Medicine from the Medical University in Sofia. After graduating from university in 2001, she worked in Bulgaria as a dentist in a private practice. Since 2008 Dr Belichka has been practicing since then as a dentist in several surgeries in and around London.
She is a friendly, enthusiastic, and dedicated dentist, known to her patients by her gentle caring manner. Over the years, she has attended many postgraduate courses and seminars to keep abreast with the latest developments and provide the best professional care to her patients. Dr Belichka has a particular interest in aesthetic dentistry and endodontics. Her hobbies include yoga, dancing tango and hiking in the mountains.
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Dr Rishil Patel
Implantologist
GDC number 154292
Rishil qualified from King’s College London, where he graduated with Honours, in 2008. He completed his Vocational Training in the London Scheme and then went on to work as a Senior House Officer in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Barts, Whipps Cross & The Royal London Hospital. During this period, he obtained his Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) at the Royal College of Surgeons London.
During his time in General Practice, he completed the Masters in Clinical Dentistry in Implant Dentistry, where his main interest lies. He carries out complex implant treatments requiring bone grafting and complex surgical extractions. He is also proficient in placing implants freehand and using more modern digital technology, using surgical guides. He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology (ADI).
Aside from implant dentistry, Dr Patel’s other interests are Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. He is also fully certified in providing Invisalign Orthodontics. He has completed a course in Cosmetic Dentistry & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry in 2012 and Advanced Occlusion & Treatment Planning in 2024. This allows him to treat complex cases and full mouth rehabilitations. Outside of dentistry, Dr Patel enjoys cricket, travelling and spending time with his family and children.
Dr Neha Thakerar
Dental Surgeon
GDC number 272192
Neha specialises in Oral Surgery and Dental Implants. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2017 followed by her foundation training in the North Central London Deanery. In 2018, she became a Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. She has since undergone additional training in hospitals across the UK, which include Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
Neha has acquired extensive experience in performing oral surgeries and treating very anxious and medically complex patients. In her nature, Dr Thakerar is an approachable clinician that makes patients feel comfortable and at ease. Outside of dentistry Neha is fond of long distance running and runs regular half and full marathons. She is a cooking enthusiast and loves board game nights.
Kleo joined our practice back in 2013. She had begun working as a dental nurse in London in 2001 and was keen to progress in the field of dentistry so she went on to study Dental Hygiene at the Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI) qualifying in 2006. During her training Kleo was awarded the Alice Lodge trophy for a high academic achievement and on completing her training was awarded the General Dental Council’s prize for professionalism 2006.
During her career Kleo has gained a wealth of experience in many clinical settings. She believes in building a good rapport with her patients striving to gain the best results from the treatment she offers.
Kleo Murphy
Dental Hygienist
GDC number 102934
