Benign
Expert Plastic Surgeon at The Christie Cancer Centre
As a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at The Christie Cancer Centre in Manchester, I specialize in reconstructive surgery for patients with head and neck, breast, advanced skin cancer, and perineal defects following cancer resection. Additionally, I perform private skin surgery through The Mole Clinic in London and Manchester, catering to a variety of benign and malignant skin conditions.
Exceptional Academic Background
My medical journey began at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, where I graduated with Distinction. I was honored with several awards, including:
- Chancellor’s Scholarship for top 3 performance
- National Awards from the Association of Physicians and the Association of Physicians of GB and Ireland
- Society of Academic and Research Surgery (SARS) bursary X 2
- Restore Burn Research Fellowship Award
- Royal Society of Medicine Best Research Award
- British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Grant
- Richard Thatcher Grant for Skin Biology Research
- Southdown Trust Grant for Research into Burn Wound Therapy
- Gilchrist Foundation Travel Grant for “academically excellent” students
During my time at Brighton and Sussex, I also earned a BSc in Biomedical Science, graduating 1st Class (Honours) and receiving an award for best research student.
Comprehensive Training in Plastic Surgery
My postgraduate training took me across Glasgow, Newcastle, and Nottingham, with higher plastic surgery training in Essex and Norwich. I spent over a year as an advanced Head and Neck and facial reconstructive and aesthetic surgery fellow in Chelmsford, Essex, where I gained expertise in managing facial paralysis. I passed my FRCS(Plast) exams, received a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), and was admitted onto the plastic surgery Specialist Register by the GMC. Throughout my training, I published over 60 scientific articles, including several textbook chapters, and won awards for course performance at the MY Plastic Surgery course.
Specialized Surgical Expertise
I am proficient in the removal of skin tumors of all sizes from any part of the body, including the head and neck. My reconstructive techniques include skin grafts, local tissue rearrangements, and free tissue transplants. My areas of expertise encompass:
- Head and Neck Surgery: Cancer removals, parotidectomy, neck dissection, facial paralysis correction, facial and nose reconstruction
- Skin Cancer Surgeries: Sentinel lymph node biopsy, groin and axilla dissection
- Vaginal and Rectal Reconstruction: Following gynecological or rectal surgery
Private Practice and Benign Skin Procedures
In my private practice, I offer a range of “low risk, high satisfaction” local anesthetic skin procedures, including:
- Moles
- Skin cancers
- Lipomas
- Cysts
- Eyelid lifts
- Facial fat grafting
- Other lumps and bumps
I also provide nonsurgical injectable treatments, guiding patients to the appropriate clinic based on their needs.
Compassionate and Empathetic Care
My philosophy is to treat patients with the compassion, empathy, and care I would want for my own family. You will receive honest and up-to-date assessments, and I will not hesitate to refer you to another specialist if needed. My goal is to ensure you feel supported and confident throughout your treatment journey.