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Welcome to my website which provides information and support for patients breast conditions, and need or are considering breast surgery.<\/p>\n

As Clinical Lead for breast services across Frimley Health, I work as a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, and for eight years was Clinical Lead for Private Patient Services at Frimley Park Hospital<\/a>\u00a0and Parkside Suite<\/a>\u00a0(both part of\u00a0Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust<\/a>) in Surrey where I provide both NHS and Private services. I see and operate on patients at Spire Clare Park Hospital<\/a>.\u00a0 I am a Trustee of the Association of Breast Surgery and sit on the Executive Board; in this role I am helping to shape breast surgery services for the future within the United Kingdom. At Spire Clare Park I am Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Ambassador.<\/p>\n

I would be more than happy to discuss any breast related problems in a relaxed setting, whether you have non-specific pain or lumpiness, nipple discharge, skin changes or if you have been recalled from a screening service. My areas of expertise and special interests are in breast cancer, breast reconstruction, benign and congenital breast surgery, family history assessment, cosmetic and revisional surgery and skin lesions. I bring a female perspective to the surgical management of both benign and malignant breast disease in both men and women. I empathise with the needs of women, and I seek to provide care in an efficient, open and approachable style.<\/p>\n

I am flexible with appointment times to suit those with busy lifestyles, with clinics running from a variety of sites during days and evenings.<\/p>\n

Professional profile<\/strong><\/p>\n

I joined Frimley Park Hospital and the Breast Practice team with a strong background in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive breast surgery, bringing previous experience from plastic surgery and a highly competitive National Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. These skills enable me to minimise the cosmetic impact of breast cancer surgery and reconstruction and to preserve breast aesthetics wherever possible.<\/p>\n

My advanced surgical skills include: immediate and delayed breast reconstruction including the use of a biological dermal matrix (Braxon\u00ae, Surgimend\u00ae), Latissimus dorsi flaps, implant-based reconstruction.\u00a0 Fat transfer\/lipofilling to restore post-surgical volume loss, cosmetic breast surgery, breast asymmetry, augmentation, breast reduction, therapeutic mammoplasty, and complex revisional procedures. Male breast overgrowth (gyneacomastia).<\/p>\n

I have\u00a0a strong interest in family history assessment and in risk-reducing surgery. This includes surveillance for those deemed to be at elevated risk, and surgery for those confirmed with a\u00a0 gene mutation.<\/p>\n

My work with the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) includes:<\/p>\n