Meet the Team

Thanassi Athanassopoulos studied Medicine at Oxford University and King’s College Hospital London, graduating with distinction before completing specialist Plastic Surgery training in Scotland. He is widely recognised for his expertise in cosmetic facial surgery, breast surgery, and complex secondary revision procedures.

He worked in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery within the NHS for over 25 years and served as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Aberdeen University Medical School. His consultant practice also extended to Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Mr Athanassopoulos attained the Doctor of Medicine (DM) degree from Oxford University. In recognition of his research contributions, he was awarded a Research Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

He is among a small number of surgeons in Scotland to have undertaken advanced, dedicated training in cosmetic surgery following completion of plastic surgery training, training internationally in the Netherlands, Austria, and New Zealand.

Marc-James Hallam is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and a Clinical Lecturer at Aberdeen University Medical School. He has published over 30 peer-reviewed academic articles.

Mr Hallam completed his initial plastic surgery training in London, then undertook a two-year research project at the McIndoe Surgical Centre and Imperial College London, focusing on anti-scarring treatments in cosmetic breast surgery, for which he was awarded an MD.

He completed his specialist training in Scotland, gaining broad experience across all aspects of plastic and cosmetic surgery, and was awarded his FRCS (Plast). He specialises in breast surgery, including microsurgical breast reconstruction, and the management of complex skin cancer cases.

Dr Smriti Bhatta graduated from Calcutta Medical College in 2000 and completed her MD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2003. After relocating to the UK in 2005, she achieved MRCOG in 2007 and subsequently completed specialist training, being awarded FRCOG.

She works as a Senior Clinician at the Aberdeen Fertility Centre, where she is a core member of the fertility and assisted conception services. Her role includes direct patient care, training of clinical staff, and ensuring delivery of evidence-based fertility services.

Dr Olivia Black is a UK-trained General Practitioner, having completed her medical training in Edinburgh and Glasgow. She has worked across both NHS and private practice since 2017.

She has a particular clinical interest in skin health and women’s health, bringing a thoughtful, medically grounded approach to both general practice and non-surgical aesthetic care. Dr Black is known for her calm, thorough consultation style.