Dr Abad
GMC Registered Doctor, Specialist Registrar in General Surgery, MSc in Aesthetic Medicine and Regenerative Medicine, M.D. in Ageing and Longevity.
Medical Background
Dr. Abad is a UK-licensed physician and aesthetic doctor with a strong foundation in both academic research and hands-on clinical medicine. He earned his medical degree following completion of medical training at Semmelweis University, where he was awarded his MD with distinction. His final thesis was graded “Excellent” by the Department of Behavioural Science.
Academic Research Focus:
Thesis Title: “Melatonin and Pineal Gland Regulation of Sleep and Longevity”
This early research continues to influence Dr. Abad’s interest in hormonal balance, circadian biology, and regenerative medicine—key areas that shape his integrative medical and aesthetic approach today.
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Clinical Training & NHS Experience
Between 2009 and 2012, Dr. Abad completed his clinical internships in general medicine and surgery in Hungary, before relocating to the United Kingdom, where he obtained full GMC registration and license to practice.
From 2012 onward, he worked across more than 22 major NHS hospitals, including:
• King’s College Hospital, London
• St George’s Hospital, London
• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Suffolk & Cambridge University Teaching Hospitals
• Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
He received his foundation surgical training in Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland, and served as a Surgical Trust Grade Doctor at Stepping Hill Hospital, Cheshire 2016- 2020. In this role, he developed extensive experience in trauma care exposure to Surgical and urological surgeries and ambulatory care, and ward-based patient care.
His frontline duties in managing major trauma and emergency surgery earned formal recognition from hospital leadership and praise from the Manchester public during a high-profile EMS emergency, may 2017 Manchester arena attack, described as delivering “outstanding emergency care from Dr Abad by hospital board of directors .”
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COVID-19 & Clinical Research
Prior to the pandemic, Dr. Abad was actively involved in daily surgical theatre care, handling a wide range of general and urological procedures alongside many well known consultants supervising him to his excellence.
During the COVID-19 crisis, he was redeployed to Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and contributed to the UK’s national pandemic response.
He also worked with the Novavax vaccine research team, supporting clinical trial coordination and patient screening. His contributions helped test over 760 patients by 2021 as part of the vaccine development process.
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Aesthetic Medicine & Clinic Leadership
Today, Dr. Abad leads in the field of aesthetic and regenerative medicine, combining his surgical knowledge with advanced non-surgical techniques.
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Dr. Abad is currently a trainer of aesthetic and actively involved in teaching and training junior Doctors/Nurses in NHS and the Private Sector.
He is the lead clinician for aesthetic services at both:
• Harrogate Clinic
• Altrimedical Clinic
Mr Samih Taktak
Mr. Sam Taktak is a Consultant Urological Surgeon based at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust with outreach to Tameside & Glossop NHS Foundation Trust and East Cheshire NHS Trust. Born and raised in the local area, Sam graduated from Norwich Medical School with MBBS in 2015, prior to returning to the North West for complete surgical and higher urological training without any gaps.
During this period, Sam also obtained a PGDip with Distinction in Urology from Salford University, as well as a PGCert in Medical Education from Edge Hill University. Sam is a sub-specialist in urinary tract stone disease, managing a metabolic stone clinic, contributing to a multidisciplinary stone meeting, and integral in the incorporation of novel treatments and technology locally including suction access sheaths and minimally invasive techniques such as ESWL.
Sam further offers the full spectrum of diagnostic procedures for all urological cancers as well as all aspects of general urology including benign pelvic & prostate treatment, urinary tract infection management and peno-scrotal disease. Sam is a recognised author of several peer-reviewed publications across the urological spectrum as well as internationally presenting on the burden of urinary tract infections and minimising resistance patterns for better patient outcomes, with an invitation to the Royal Society of Medicine podium accepted.
Sam is also a Royal College of Surgery-accredited faculty for surgical courses, aiding the development of the next generation of surgeons, and keenly involved in examinations through the University of Manchester. Outside of work, Sam is a keen sportsman, with a competitive football background and still following his local team across the country. More recently, the involvement in regional padel leagues and events has become a fitness mainstay.
Clinical Interests
* Urinary stone disease including prevention and metabolic work-up
* Men’s health including BPH
* Peno-scrotal disease and vasectomy
* Recurrent UTIs and urination problems
* Pelvic/testicular pain syndromes
Mr Professional Memberships
* Royal College of Surgeons of England
* European Association of Urology
* British Association of Urological Surgeons