Leading Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon in London
Mr Debashis Ghosh
When breast concerns arise, you want calm, clear answers from someone who does this work every day. Mr Debashis (D. B.) Ghosh is a Consultant Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeon in London, recognised for specialist breast cancer surgery, complex oncoplastic reconstruction, and aesthetic breast surgery. He focuses exclusively on breast surgery and supports patients seeking treatment for breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, reconstructive planning, revision surgery, and advanced breast care.
Patients travel from across the UK and internationally to see Mr Ghosh for complex breast surgery, revision reconstruction and precision oncoplastic techniques. His practice is built around careful assessment, evidence-based decision making, and treatment planning that puts safety first while considering shape and long-term outcome wherever clinically appropriate.
Specialist focus
Mr Ghosh focuses exclusively on breast surgery, providing consultant-led care for breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, reconstruction planning and revision surgery, with a calm and structured approach throughout.
Profile
Mr Debashis B. Ghosh is one of London’s leading breast and oncoplastic surgeons, practising exclusively in breast surgery. He has been a consultant at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Medical School since February 2012, where he served as Clinical Lead for Breast Services and chaired the breast multidisciplinary team, and was Clinical Director for the breast pathway of the NHS England North Central London Cancer Alliance. In the independent sector he is Clinical Divisional Director of Surgery at The London Clinic and Co-Chair of the breast MDT at the Harley Street Clinic.
Trained in Mumbai, Coventry & the West Midlands, and Leicester, he holds dual European Board qualifications in Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncology — one of very few UK surgeons with both — and is a Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon (Royal College of Surgeons of England) for cosmetic breast surgery. In February 2025 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc) by Adamas University, Kolkata, at its 8th Convocation (Telegraph India Edugraph).
“Covid will go away but cancer won’t.” — Mr Ghosh, in Robert Hardman’s Daily Mail feature on cutting surgical waiting lists at the Royal Free, March 2022.
How care is planned
Every plan is built around careful assessment and evidence-based decision making. The priority is oncological safety and clear next steps, while considering breast shape and long-term outcome wherever clinically appropriate.
Innovation and advanced techniques
Mr Ghosh has helped introduce and develop innovations in breast surgery, including immunofluorescence, wire-free localisation and LYMPHA.
About Mr Ghosh’s Specialist Breast Surgery
Open the sections below to learn about breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques, international roles, and surgical training.
Breast Cancer Surgery in London
Mr Ghosh provides specialist breast cancer surgery in London, delivering evidence-based treatment within a multidisciplinary cancer setting. His practice focuses on oncological safety, modern surgical techniques, and personalised surgical planning.
He performs procedures including:
Breast conserving surgery with advanced oncoplastic techniques
Skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy
Complex tumour resection
Reconstructive planning following cancer treatment
Revision surgery after previous procedures
Every surgical plan is tailored to your diagnosis and your priorities, with the aim of achieving the best cancer outcome while preserving natural breast form whenever possible.
Related patient pathways:
Advanced Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Oncoplastic breast surgery combines cancer surgery with reconstructive techniques to help preserve breast shape and symmetry while maintaining oncological safety. Mr Ghosh is internationally recognised for expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery, including complex and revision cases.
His expertise includes:
Therapeutic mammoplasty
Immediate and delayed reconstruction
Symmetry surgery
Complex revision reconstruction
Risk-reducing surgery for genetic breast cancer risk
Chest wall perforator flaps
Specialised LYMPHA surgery to help prevent lymphoedema where appropriate
Patients value the structured way options are explained. You will be guided through what is possible, what is advisable, and what the next steps look like, without pressure.
Internationally Recognised Expertise
Mr Ghosh is a senior NHS Consultant Breast Surgeon at a major London teaching hospital and works within a high-volume tertiary breast unit managing complex cases. He contributes to multidisciplinary breast cancer leadership, surgical training, clinical research and innovation.
He is also:
Divisional Director at The London Clinic
Clinical Director Breast, NCL Cancer Alliance, NHS England
Visiting Professor of Surgery and Consultant in various countries
His clinical and academic work includes involvement in trials and developments such as intraoperative radiotherapy, seed localisation, fluorescence-guided surgery, and other modern techniques used to improve precision in breast cancer care. He is a co-author of a chapter on breast and oncoplastic surgery in Kirk’s Operative Surgery.
Training, Fellowships and Surgical Qualifications
Mr Ghosh is a distinguished graduate of Grant Medical College, Bombay University, India. He undertook higher specialist training in breast and oncoplastic surgery at University Hospitals of Leicester, Peterborough and Cambridge.
His advanced training includes:
Post-CCT Fellowship at the Royal Free Hospital, London
Visiting fellowship at The Paris Breast Institute
Dual European Board qualification in Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncology
This specialist pathway supports his focus on complex breast cancer surgery, reconstruction planning, and revision procedures.
Current & Recent Roles
| Role | Organisation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon (Feb 2012– ) | Royal Free London NHS FT & UCL Medical School | Royal Free profile |
| Clinical Lead for Breast Services (2019–2022); Chair, breast MDT | Royal Free London | Daily Mail |
| Clinical Director / Clinical Network Director, Breast Pathway | NHS England — North Central London Cancer Alliance | Harley Street Breast Centre · Top Doctors |
| Clinical Divisional Director of Surgery (Apr 2023– ) | The London Clinic | Clinical Services Journal · MeditSimple |
| Co-Chair, specialist breast MDT | The Harley Street Clinic (HCA) | NEWA profile |
| Founder & Lead Surgeon | Harley Street Breast Centre | Harley Street Breast Care |
| Lead Trainer — National Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship | Royal Free London unit (JCST/TIG) | JCST listing |
| Expert committee member — HTG742 robot-assisted surgery | NICE (2025) | NICE committee page |
| Board of Management — planned medical school | Adamas University, Kolkata | Adamas Annual Report 2021–22 (PDF) |
Clinical Expertise
Mr Ghosh focuses exclusively on breast surgery, performing around 200 breast cancer operations a year as clinical lead at the Royal Free (NEWA), and 400+ cancer operations per year across his practice (2025 CV). Areas of expertise:
- Breast cancer surgery — mastectomy, wide local excision, axillary surgery; One Stop Breast Clinic assessment (Royal Free)
- Oncoplastic & reconstructive breast surgery — therapeutic mammoplasty, chest-wall perforator flaps, implant and LD-flap reconstruction (dbghosh.com)
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy — pioneered the first UK use of the Sentinella® intraoperative portable gamma camera (The Breast, 2017 — PubMed 28033510)
- Wire-free tumour localisation (SCOUT radar localisation) — among the UK’s earliest adopters; introduced seed localisation at the Royal Free during COVID (Merit Medical SCOUT EMEA · dbghosh.com)
- LYMPHA — lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach for lymphoedema prevention after axillary clearance (EJSO 2025 — DOI 10.1016/j.ejso.2025.110774)
- Intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT/IORT) — Royal Free TARGIT-A investigator team (NIHR HTA monograph)
- Robotic-assisted breast surgery — development programme; NICE expert adviser on robot-assisted soft-tissue surgery (NICE HTG742)
- Cosmetic breast surgery — augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, implant exchange/removal; RCS England certified (RCS register)
- Gynaecomastia surgery — certified area of practice (RCS register)
- Medico-legal expert witness — breast surgery; Bond Solon-trained, ~4 reports/month; Cardiff University medico-legal training (NEWA · YourExpertWitness)
Qualifications, Registrations & Honours
| Credential | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| D.Sc (Honoris Causa) | Doctor of Science, honoris causa — Adamas University, Kolkata, 8th Convocation, 28 Feb 2025 | Telegraph India Edugraph · Convocation video |
| MBBS (1st class honours) | Grant Medical College, University of Bombay, 1990 | Royal Free profile |
| MS (Master of Surgery) | Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Jan 1995; Bombay University merit scholarship 1993–94 | CV (PDF) |
| FRCS (Edinburgh) | Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Feb 1998 | HCA profile |
| FRCS (Gen Surg, Intercollegiate) | Intercollegiate specialty examination, 2009 | CV (PDF) |
| FEBS (Breast Surgery) | European Board of Surgery / UEMS, Bordeaux 2010 | UEMS fellows list |
| FEBS (Surgical Oncology) | European Board of Surgery, Stockholm 2011 — dual European qualification | CV (PDF) |
| GMC Specialist Register | No. 4657664; specialist register since Nov 2009; CCT 27 Nov 2009 | GMC register |
| Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon | Royal College of Surgeons of England — cosmetic breast surgery | RCS certified surgeons register |
| Presidential Poster Award | American College of Gastroenterology, Seattle 2002 — colorectal cancer angiogenesis research | Am J Gastroenterol abstract · Warwick repository |
| MD research programme | Clinical Research Fellow, UHCW / University of Warwick (2000–2003) — molecular biology of colorectal cancer | Warwick WRAP record |
Hospitals, Universities & Institutional Affiliations
Current / recent
- Royal Free London — consultant profileNHS consultant since Feb 2012; One Stop Breast Clinic; UCL Medical School breast team.
- The London Clinic — expert profileConsultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon; Divisional Director of Surgery.
- HCA Healthcare / The Harley Street Clinic — consultant profile35 Weymouth St & 16 Devonshire St; qualifications and GMC number listed; review score 4.96/5.
- PHIN — Private Healthcare Information Network profileCMA-mandated data portal; lists King Edward VII’s Hospital among practice locations.
- JCST — Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Interface FellowshipRoyal Free London listed as training unit with “Debashis Ghosh, Stephen Hamilton” as Lead Trainers.
- UCL Medical Sciences — Division of Surgery, Breast ResearchOfficial UCL page for the UCL/Royal Free breast research group; names him as ATNEC Principal Investigator.
Training & past institutions
- University of Warwick — WRAP research repositoryHis 2002 colorectal-cancer abstract held as a University of Warwick research output (UHCW research fellowship 2000–02).
- CV (PDF) — full post-by-post historyCoventry & Warwickshire Hospital; Walsgrave Hospital Coventry; UHCW; George Eliot Nuneaton; Warwick Hospital; Alexandra Redditch; Walsall Manor; University Hospitals of Leicester; Addenbrooke’s Cambridge; Peterborough; Northampton; Kettering; Pilgrims Boston; Queen Elizabeth Birmingham; Noble’s Isle of Man.
- Adamas University, Kolkata — Annual Report 2021–22 (PDF)Board of Management listing: “Mr. Debasish Ghosh, Head of Breast Services, Royal Free Hospital, London and Associate Professor, UCL Medical School” — director of its planned medical school.
Research & Innovation
- Principal Investigator (Royal Free London site), ATNEC trial — NIHR-funded phase III RCT of axillary management after neoadjuvant chemotherapy; named PI on UCL’s Breast Research page · ISRCTN36585784 · NCT04109079 · Association of Breast Surgery trial page
- First UK experience of intraoperative portable gamma camera for sentinel node biopsy — first-author paper in The Breast (PubMed 28033510; DOI)
- OSNA predictive model for axillary node involvement (PubMed 26979647); mastectomy flap viability systematic review (PubMed 30079386); dedicated breast PET imaging (PubMed 32992995)
- COVID-19 breast-service research — service impact and stage-migration studies (EJSO 2022 e72; EJSO 2022 e86)
- Textbook chapters — “Breast and oncoplastic surgery” in Kirk’s General Surgical Operations (Elsevier); “Principles in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery” in Breast Diseases (CRC Press, DOI)
- Early molecular research — COX-2/VEGF angiogenesis in colorectal cancer, University of Warwick; Presidential Poster Award, ACG Seattle 2002 (Warwick record; abstract DOI)
- TARGIT-A trial (intraoperative radiotherapy) — Royal Free investigator team (NIHR HTA)
- Full bibliography with links — Research & Publications page · Scopus 57125434000 · ResearchGate
Leadership & National Roles
- NICE expert committee — HTG742, robot-assisted surgery for soft-tissue procedures (2025) (NICE)
- Clinical Director, Breast Pathway — NHS England North Central London Cancer Alliance (HSBC · Top Doctors)
- National Spokesperson — NHS England “Be Clear on Cancer” breast campaign (Asian Image · Asian Voice interview)
- Clinical Lead for Breast Services & MDT Chair — Royal Free London; warned publicly about falling cancer referrals during COVID (Daily Express, 2020 · Daily Mail, 2022)
- Pan-London Strategic Committee (COVID-19) member (AMC Mumbai report)
- Divisional Director of Surgery — The London Clinic; opened its Harley Street rapid diagnostic centre (Clinical Services Journal · Healthcare & Protection)
- Charity — raised £50,000 for the Royal Free breast unit via charity dinner (2025 CV)
Teaching, Training & Examining
- Lead Trainer, National Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Interface Fellowship (JCST/TIG) — Royal Free London training unit (JCST)
- Undergraduate Lead & teacher, UCL Medical School; Final MBBS examiner (2012); UCL NC5 curriculum working group (CV (PDF))
- External PhD examiner, Imperial College London; taught Cambridge, Leicester, Warwick and Birmingham medical students (CV (PDF))
- International faculty, ABSICON 2021 (Association of Breast Surgeons of India, Kolkata) — live operative workshop (Conference programme)
- Invited international presentations — St Gallen Breast Conference 2011; San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2010; ESSO; EBCC Barcelona (CV (PDF))
- Consultant Trainer, ST & Consultant Interview Skills course (monthly since 2011); Basic Surgical Skills trainer (CV (PDF))
Press & Media
- Daily Mail (2022) — Robert Hardman’s feature on cutting the Royal Free waiting list: “Covid will go away but cancer won’t.” (Read)
- Asian Voice — Keith Vaz “One to One” full-length interview on his life and career (Read)
- Daily Express (2020) — warning on patients delaying cancer operations during COVID (Read)
- Telegraph India Edugraph (2025) — coverage of his honorary doctorate at Adamas University’s 8th Convocation (Read)
- Asian Image (2015) — Be Clear on Cancer campaign (Read)
- Clinical Services Journal & Healthcare & Protection (2024) — The London Clinic’s rapid diagnostic centre (CSJ · H&P)
- BBC / Merit Medical — SCOUT wire-free localisation coverage (Merit SCOUT EMEA)
India & International
- Honorary Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Adamas University, Kolkata — 8th Convocation, 28 February 2025 (Telegraph Edugraph · livestream · Shiksha)
- Board of Management, Adamas University — advising its planned medical school (Annual Report PDF · Asian Voice)
- Visiting Fellow, Paris Breast Institute (2011–12) (CV (PDF))
- International training collaborations with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (2025 CV); specialist registrations in India and Dubai (dbghosh.com)
- Mumbai roots — Grant Medical College & JJ Hospital; Chief Resident during the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, commended by the Governor of Maharashtra; Lecturer in Surgery, Grant Medical College 1994–95 (CV (PDF))
Career Path — Mumbai · Coventry · Leicester · London
| Period | Post & place |
|---|---|
| 1991–1995 | Mumbai: House Officer → Registrar, General Surgery, JJ Group of Hospitals & Bombay Hospital; Lecturer in Surgery, Grant Medical College |
| 1995–2000 | UK SHO years — Newham London, then Coventry & the West Midlands: Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, Walsgrave Hospital Coventry, George Eliot Nuneaton, Warwick Hospital, Alexandra Redditch, Walsall Manor. FRCS Edin 1998 |
| 2000–2003 | Clinical Research Fellow in Surgery, UHCW / University of Warwick — MD research on colorectal cancer angiogenesis; ACG Presidential Poster Award 2002 |
| 2002–2009 | Specialist Registrar (Leicester deanery) — University Hospitals of Leicester, Addenbrooke’s Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, Kettering, Pilgrims Boston. CCT Nov 2009 |
| 2009–2010 | Post-CCT Fellowship, Surgical Oncology & Oncoplastic Surgery — Royal Free Hospital London |
| 2010–2012 | Locum Consultant, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham; Consultant, Noble’s Hospital Isle of Man; Visiting Fellow, Paris Breast Institute |
| Feb 2012– | Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon, Royal Free London & UCL Medical School; Clinical Lead for Breast Services; Clinical Director (Breast), NCL Cancer Alliance |
| Apr 2023– | Divisional Director of Surgery, The London Clinic; Harley Street private practice; Founder, Harley Street Breast Centre |
Patients and referring doctors trust Mr Ghosh for a combination of specialist focus, clinical judgement and careful planning, especially when decisions feel high stakes.
Exclusive specialist focus
Mr Ghosh focuses exclusively on breast surgery, so your consultation and treatment plan are built around breast conditions every day, not as a smaller part of a wider general practice. This helps keep decisions clear, relevant, and clinically grounded.
Experience and depth
You are seen by a consultant with high-volume experience across breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques and reconstruction pathways. This breadth matters when there is more than one safe option and you need a plan that fits your diagnosis, your priorities, and your longer-term outcome.
Complex and revision expertise
Some situations need a more detailed level of planning, such as complex cases, previous surgery, or revision reconstruction. Mr Ghosh is regularly consulted in these scenarios and draws on international oncoplastic experience to explain what is possible, what is safest, and what is sensible for you.
Clear planning and discretion
Appointments are calm, structured, and led with clear communication, so you understand your options and the reasoning behind them. Treatment planning is personalised and safety-led, with attention to shape and long-term outcome where clinically appropriate. Care is delivered discreetly in leading London settings.
If you are unsure about a recommendation you have received, or you want clarity before proceeding, a second opinion appointment can be particularly helpful.
Press, Media & Interviews — every article with its link
Each item below links to the actual article. Status: LIVE = URL verified reachable; DEFUNCT = removed by publisher (existence proven via archive).
National press & consumer magazines
- Daily Express — “Cancer surgeon warns ‘patients delaying operation over fears of catching COVID'” (15 Nov 2020)Ghosh warns new-patient numbers fell up to 70% in the first lockdown.
- Daily Express — “Breast cancer symptoms: The signs to look out for” (10 Sep 2021)Expert symptom guide quoting Ghosh for women and men.
- Daily Mail — Robert Hardman: “A year on from the Covid battle, it’s all about cutting the waiting list” (8 Mar 2022)Feature from the Royal Free; Ghosh extensively quoted — “Covid will go away but cancer won’t”.
- Metro — “What actually happens during a mammogram?” (11 Aug 2022)Ghosh explains mammography, implants and results timelines.
- GQ — “A doctor-approved guide to gynaecomastia” (24 May 2023)Sole medical expert on male breast and nipple surgery.
- Woman & Home — “What is anastrozole?” (10 Nov 2023) — DEFUNCTArticle removed by publisher (redirects to section page); existence confirmed via Woman & Home’s Nov 2023 archive.
Broadcast & video
- BBC TV segment (hosted by Merit Medical) — first UK SCOUT radar localisation at the Royal Free (Nov 2020)Page verified: “The Royal Free Hospital in London with surgeon, Mr Debashis Ghosh, were one of the first NHS hospitals to use SCOUT in the UK” — BBC November segment video embedded on the page (no standalone BBC URL survives). Mirror: SCOUT oncology page.
- YouTube / Top Doctors — “An introduction to Mr Debashis Ghosh” (26 May 2023)Video interview: why he became a doctor; oncoplastic breast surgery.
- YouTube / Doctify — “Meet Mr Debashis Ghosh | Breast Surgeon”Short profile video.
Hospital, industry & trade media
- Check4Cancer — “Ask the Expert: What is the OneStop Breast cancer diagnostic service?” (16 Nov 2020)Q&A by Ghosh on one-stop triple-assessment diagnosis.
- Merit Medical — “An experience with SCOUT — featured on the BBC”Vendor feature on Royal Free + Ghosh as first UK SCOUT users.
- The London Clinic — “Understanding Men’s Breast Conditions” (22 Nov 2023)Ghosh on gynaecomastia and male breast cancer risk.
- The London Clinic — “The London Clinic opens new Rapid Diagnostics Centre” (12 Feb 2024)Quote from “Mr Debashis Ghosh, Clinical Divisional Director”.
- UK Healthcare Pavilion — Rapid Diagnostics Centre story (2024)Trade-press republication carrying his quote.
- Prognosis magazine (Harley Street Health District), Issue 15 (Jan 2025)Feature: Ghosh on spotting the early signs of breast cancer.
Community press & campaigns
- Asian Image — “‘Be Clear on Cancer’ breast cancer campaign” (13 Jul 2015)PHE campaign launch; Ghosh quoted as Royal Free consultant supporting it.
- Asian Voice (Keith Vaz column) — “One to One: Debashis Ghosh” (c. 2021)10-question personal interview: Bombay roots, career, pandemic, Be Clear on Cancer spokesperson role.
- ePRNews — practice-issued press release (25 Apr 2023)Self-issued PR about medico-legal and cosmetic surgery services (non-editorial, listed for completeness).
Conferences & Invited Presentations
- ABSICON 2021 — Association of Breast Surgeons of India, Kolkata (programme PDF) (25–27 Nov 2021)International faculty; live operative workshop (mammoplasty marking); ADM demonstration; “Angelina Jolie” panel panellist.
- Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai — COVID-19 webinar (eGrasp report PDF) (5 Jul 2020)Expert panellist; described as member of the Pan-London Strategic Committee Covid-19.
- ICCTHE 2018 — Adamas University, Kolkata (brochure PDF)Listed among international dignitaries/faculty.
- St Gallen Breast Conference, Switzerland (Mar 2011) — “The Sentinella experience”Per CV.
- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Texas (Dec 2010) — Sentinella posterPer CV.
- BASO meeting, London (Nov 2010) — Sentinella portable gamma cameraPer CV.
- ESSO Congress, Bordeaux (Sep 2010) — two sentinel-node abstractsPer CV.
- European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC), Barcelona (Mar 2009) — two abstractsPer CV.
- American College of Gastroenterology, Seattle (2002) — Presidential Poster AwardVEGF/COX-2 colorectal poster; abstract in Warwick WRAP.
- Colorectal meetings 2001–2005: ASGBI Birmingham; ACPGBI Harrogate & Manchester; EACP Maastricht & Barcelona; IASG Crete; ESSO Lille; Tripartite DublinEleven presentations from his Warwick/UHCW research period (per CV).
- West Midlands Surgical Society, Wolverhampton (1998–99) — 2nd Prize for PresentationPer CV; society records not digitised.
Trusted Breast Surgeon in London
Mr Ghosh’s private practice provides specialist breast surgery in London for patients seeking advanced care, including second opinions and complex surgical planning. Where appropriate, patients are supported in a multidisciplinary framework involving radiology, pathology and oncology.
The aim is simple: clear answers, safe decisions, and a plan you understand.
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One Stop Breast Clinic
Mr Ghosh offers a comprehensive One Stop Breast Clinic for NHS and private patients. This pathway is designed to shorten waiting and reduce uncertainty by coordinating consultation, imaging, and onward tests when needed.
What your assessment may involve
Depending on your situation, assessment may involve:
• Clinical examination
• Ultrasound and mammogram pathways
• Biopsy planning where required
• Clear explanation of results and next steps
Patients also have access to specialist breast care nursing support where available, helping address practical and emotional needs throughout assessment and treatment.
Book a consultation
Your appointment is designed to give you clarity and a clear plan. If you are concerned about symptoms, need diagnostic pathways, or want a structured next step, you can arrange a consultation.
or call us on: 020 7205 2281
A patient-centred approach
Breast health decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when there is uncertainty. Mr Ghosh takes a patient-centred approach to breast cancer surgery, reconstruction and cosmetic breast procedures, so you feel informed, supported, and clear on what happens next.
Time
Time to ask questions, without feeling rushed.
Clarity
Clear explanation of options, with plain English and honest guidance.
Planning
Thoughtful planning, not rushed decisions, with a clear plan agreed around your needs.
Privacy
Respect for privacy and discretion throughout your care, with step-by-step next actions after assessment.
The goal is to help you feel informed and supported throughout your care.
Key Specialisms and Treatments
Mr Ghosh’s practice covers the full spectrum of breast surgery, with particular strength in cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques and reconstruction planning.
Breast cancer surgery
Wide local excision (lumpectomy)
Sentinel node biopsy
Axillary node clearance
Simple, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy
Oncoplastic breast conservation and breast remodelling
Reconstruction pathways
Immediate and delayed reconstruction pathways
Revision reconstruction and symmetry surgery
Risk reduction and genetics
Risk-reducing breast surgery
Family history of breast cancer and genetic risk assessment
Benign breast concerns
Benign breast disease and breast lumps
Gynaecomastia surgery
Gynaecomastia surgery
Cosmetic breast surgery
Cosmetic breast surgery including augmentation, reduction, lift and revision
Professional Credentials and Authority
Mr D. B. Ghosh is a consultant breast surgeon with specialist training in breast cancer surgery, oncoplastic techniques, and complex reconstruction planning.
His work includes senior clinical roles, education and research activity, and expert advisory responsibilities. Every consultation is personally led and planned around your individual needs.
Professional credentials
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
UK Specialist Register Consultant
Senior NHS Breast Surgeon
Oncoplastic surgery specialist
Active contributor to surgical education and research
Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon
Expert adviser to NICE
Medicolegal expert in breast surgery
On Specialist Register in the UK, India and Dubai
Professional memberships and patient feedback
Association of Breast Surgery
British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
General Medical Council
Clinical Expertise in Depth
Beyond his core specialisms, Mr Ghosh has particular technical depth in several advanced and pioneering areas of breast surgery. He performs around 200 breast cancer operations a year as clinical lead at the Royal Free, and over 400 cancer operations a year across his full practice.
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy – pioneered the first UK use of the Sentinella intraoperative portable gamma camera
- Wire-free tumour localisation (SCOUT radar localisation) – among the earliest UK adopters
- LYMPHA – lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach for lymphoedema prevention after axillary clearance
- Intraoperative radiotherapy (TARGIT/IORT) – member of the Royal Free TARGIT-A investigator team
- Robotic-assisted breast surgery – development programme; NICE expert adviser on robot-assisted soft-tissue surgery
- Medico-legal expert witness in breast surgery – Bond Solon-trained, preparing around four expert reports a month
Research & Innovation
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Ghosh maintains an active research and academic profile spanning surgical oncology, imaging technology and service innovation.
- Principal Investigator, ATNEC trial – national trial on axillary treatment after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- First UK gamma camera paper – published in The Breast (PubMed 28033510), on sentinel node localisation
- OSNA predictive model – co-developed statistical model predicting nodal burden using One-Step Nucleic Acid Amplification
- Mastectomy flap viability review – published review on assessing skin flap viability after mastectomy
- Dedicated breast PET imaging – research on positron emission tomography for breast cancer staging
- COVID-19 service research – published research on adapting breast cancer services during the pandemic
- Textbook contributor – chapters in Kirk’s General Surgical Operations and Breast Diseases (CRC Press)
- Early molecular research – COX-2 and VEGF angiogenesis studies in colorectal cancer, University of Warwick
- TARGIT-A trial – contributor to this landmark trial of intraoperative radiotherapy
- Full bibliography – publications indexed on Scopus (Author ID 57125434000) and ResearchGate
Qualifications, Registrations & Honours
Mr Ghosh holds an unusually broad set of qualifications, including dual European Board fellowships in both breast surgery and surgical oncology, and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science by Adamas University in 2025.
- D.Sc (Honoris Causa) – Adamas University, 2025
- MBBS (1st class honours) – 1990
- MS (Master of Surgery) – 1995
- FRCS (Edinburgh) – 1998
- FRCS (Gen Surg, Intercollegiate) – 2009
- FEBS (Breast Surgery) – European Board of Surgery / UEMS, Bordeaux 2010
- FEBS (Surgical Oncology) – European Board of Surgery, Stockholm 2011; one of very few UK surgeons with both European fellowships
- GMC Specialist Register – No. 4657664; on the specialist register since November 2009, CCT 27 November 2009
- Board Certified Cosmetic Surgeon – Royal College of Surgeons of England, cosmetic breast surgery
- Presidential Poster Award – American College of Gastroenterology, Seattle 2002, colorectal cancer angiogenesis research
- MD research programme – Clinical Research Fellow, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire / University of Warwick (2000-2003), molecular biology of colorectal cancer
Teaching, Training & Examining
- Lead Trainer – National Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship, Royal Free London training unit
- UCL Medical School – undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in breast and oncoplastic surgery
- External PhD Examiner – Imperial College London
- International Faculty – ABSICON 2021, Association of Breast Surgeons of India annual conference
- Invited International Presentations – St Gallen Breast Cancer Conference, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, ESSO and EBCC meetings
- Consultant Trainer – interview skills course for surgical trainees
Press & Media
- Daily Mail – 2022 feature on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Asian Voice – interview alongside Keith Vaz on health and community topics
- Daily Express – 2020 feature on breast cancer awareness
- Telegraph India (Edugraph) – 2025 profile feature
- Asian Image – 2015 feature
- Clinical Services Journal / Healthcare & Protection – 2024 coverage of service innovation
- BBC and Merit Medical – coverage of SCOUT wire-free tumour localisation technology
India & International
Mr Ghosh maintains strong professional ties with India and international breast surgery communities, reflecting his training background and ongoing collaborations.
- Honorary D.Sc – Adamas University, Kolkata, 2025
- Board of Management – Adamas University, Kolkata
- Visiting Fellow – Paris Breast Institute, 2011-2012
- International Training Collaborations – Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
- Specialist Registrations – India and Dubai
- Mumbai roots – trained at Grant Medical College, Mumbai; provided emergency surgical care during the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, receiving a Governor’s commendation
Career Path
- 1991-1995 – Medical training, Grant Medical College, Mumbai
- 1995-2000 – Senior House Officer posts, UK
- 2000-2003 – Clinical Research Fellow, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire / University of Warwick
- 2002-2009 – Specialist Registrar, Leicester
- 2009-2010 – Post-CCT Fellowship, Surgical Oncology & Oncoplastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital London
- 2010-2012 – Locum Consultant, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham; Consultant, Noble’s Hospital Isle of Man; Visiting Fellow, Paris Breast Institute
- Feb 2012-present – Consultant Breast & Oncoplastic Surgeon, Royal Free London & UCL Medical School; Clinical Lead for Breast Services; Clinical Director (Breast), NCL Cancer Alliance
- Apr 2023-present – Divisional Director of Surgery, The London Clinic; Harley Street private practice; Founder, Harley Street Breast Centre
Leadership & National Roles
- Expert Committee Member, NICE – contributed to national guidance on HTG742 robot-assisted surgery
- Clinical Director, Breast Pathway – NHS England North Central London Cancer Alliance
- National Spokesperson – “Be Clear on Cancer” breast cancer awareness campaign
- Clinical Lead and MDT Chair – specialist breast multidisciplinary team, Royal Free London
- Pan-London Strategic Committee – contributed to London’s breast cancer service response during COVID-19
- Clinical Divisional Director of Surgery – The London Clinic, since April 2023
- Charity fundraising – led fundraising initiatives raising over £50,000 for breast cancer causes
Treating Patients From Across The World
Mr Ghosh provides private breast surgery consultations in London and treats patients from:
- United Kingdom
- Europe
- Brighton Falls
- Middle East
- Asia
- Australia
- North America
- South America
- International private patients
London is a global centre for advanced breast cancer care, and his practice serves patients seeking world-class expertise.
Clinics and locations
London clinic locations
Mr Ghosh consults at leading London locations, selected for clinical standards, imaging access and patient experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mr Ghosh
We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions to help you get started.
Who is one of the best breast surgeons in London?
Mr Debashis Ghosh is a Consultant Breast and Oncoplastic Surgeon in London with specialist expertise in breast cancer surgery, reconstruction and complex breast cases, including second opinions and revision planning.
Do international patients travel to London for breast surgery?
Yes. Mr Ghosh treats patients from across the UK and internationally who are seeking specialist expertise in breast cancer surgery, reconstruction and complex oncoplastic planning.
Can breast reconstruction be performed at the same time as cancer surgery?
In many cases, yes. Immediate reconstruction may be possible depending on diagnosis, treatment plan and individual factors. Your options and timing will be discussed in detail during consultation.
What are Mr Ghosh's key specialisms and treatments?
Mr Ghosh’s key specialisms and treatments cover the full spectrum of breast surgery, including wide local excision (lumpectomy), sentinel node biopsies and axillary node clearance, as well as mastectomy options including simple and skin-sparing techniques. He also provides risk-reducing breast surgery and breast conservation surgery, and supports patients with breast lumps and concerns linked to family history of breast cancer. Alongside cancer care, he offers oncoplastic procedures and breast remodelling, breast symmetrisation, nipple inversion correction, and cosmetic breast surgery such as breast augmentation (enlargement) and breast reduction.
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If you would like to arrange a consultation, request a second opinion, or ask a question about your care, you can contact the practice directly using the form below. All enquiries are handled discreetly and in confidence.
Contact details
- 020 7205 2281
- Email Us
- D B Ghosh Breast Surgeon Specialist in Cancer and Cosmetic Surgery Harley Street London, Rapid Diagnostic Centre, 146 Harley St, London W1G 7LD
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You can request an appointment at The London Clinic or Harley Street for breast cancer consultation, oncoplastic surgery advice or cosmetic breast procedures.
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Areas of Special Interest
A distinguished graduate from Grant Medical College, Bombay University, India, Mr Ghosh brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his practice. His journey includes higher specialist training in breast and oncoplastic surgery at the University Hospitals of Leicester, Peterborough, and Cambridge. A post-CCT Fellowship at the Royal Free Hospital London and a visiting fellowship at The Paris Breast Institute honed his skills, especially in special techniques in oncoplastic surgery. Debashish Ghosh also has the distinctive honour of having a dual qualification from the European Board of Surgery in Breast and Surgical Oncology.
- Treatment of breast cancer
- Screening
- Benign breast disease
- Gynaecomastia
- Oncoplastic breast conservation
- Intraoperative radiotherapy
- Keyhole breast surgery
- Risk reducing surgery
- Screening
- Revision
- Reconstruction
- Symmetrisation surgery
- Breast disease
Treatment of breast cancer
Screening
Benign breast disease
Gynaecomastia
Oncoplastic breast conservation
Intraoperative radiotherapy
Keyhole breast surgery
Risk reducing surgery
Revision
Reconstruction
Symmetrisation surgery
Breast disease
Key Specialisms and Treatments
- Wide local excisions (lumpectomy)
- Sentinel node biopsies
- Axillary node clearance
- Simple and skin sparing mastectomy
- Risk-reducing breast surgery
- Mastectomy
- Breast lumps
- Oncoplastic procedures and breast remodelling
- Nipple inversion
- Breast augmentation (enlargement)
- Breast symmetrisation
- Breast reduction
- Family history of breast cancer
- Breast conservation surgery