Just a few thoughts:
I'd have to ask why a surgeon doesn't meet any of the criteria you mentioned??? If he is UK trained I'd expect that he'd meet 2 out of 3 of these. (not doing NHS work is a personal choice though most would know it looks better on their resume to be affiliated with the NHS) the other 2 though are pretty important. Maybe he's foreign trained, in that case there may be other challenges as for as researching his background.
Also - just my impression - but it seems that doctors with less than stellar qualifications often seem to court media attention since it's seen as an endorsement and it gets a lot of business. Same goes for "professional patients" or consultants like Cindy Jackson who are also running a business.
Good luck with your research
Re: Edward Latimer-Sayer and Cindy Jackson 
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