Dr. Ravi Bhagrath was appointed as a Consultant Anaesthetist at Barts and The Royal London Hospitals in 2000. His main specialist interests are anaesthesia for plastics and reconstructive surgery, head and neck anaesthesia and pre-operative assessment. He has had many roles in the NHS including College Tutor, Lead for Day Surgery, Airway Lead and Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia. He also has roles at The Royal College of Anaesthetists including  as an examiner for the Fellowship for 10 years and remains Lead for Airway Workshop.  He has been involved with a national body, the Difficult Airway Society (DAS) for many years and is currently in his second term as Secretary of the society. He teaches and lectures in the UK and internationally on airway management and has co-authored several national guidelines and text book articles. His private practice is focused mainly in and around Harley Street, London. Patient safety, and achieving the best outcome for the patient, is his highest priority which is only attained by excellent team-working with his surgeon and theatre personnel colleagues. Pre-operative discussion with patients is of great value to answer any questions, concerns or allaying anxieties patients may have about their anaesthetic and postoperative course.