Ara Darzi

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Professor Sir Ara Darzi, KBE, MB, BCh, BAO, LRCP&SI, FRCSI, MD, FRCS, FACS is one of the world's leading surgeons, specialising in the field of minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, having pioneered many new techniques and technologies.

Professor Darzi joined Imperial College London in 1994, becoming Head of Division in 2004. During this time he has also served on the Department of Health's National Modernisation Board, the NHS Executive and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence. As well as pioneering robot-assisted surgery, he has helped develop new training methods, involving the use of virtual reality to allow surgeons to practice their skills.

Professor Darzi was born in Armenia but spent much of his childhood in Ireland. In 2003 he became a British citizen. He was awarded a knighthood in 2003 for his services to medicine and surgery.