Best Breast Consultant in London – D. B. Ghosh
Breast Consultant in London
D. B. Ghosh is a breast Consultant & surgeon based at The Royal Free London Breast Unit that is considered one of the leading breast units in the world .He is the Clinical Lead for Breast Services at the Royal Free London NHS. He is actively involved in breast surgery research including the pioneering use of a portable gamma camera for sentinel node biopsies. As a member of the Breast Team of the Royal Free and UCL Medical School, he is involved in trials in the use of intraoperative radiotherapy, radioactive iodine and seed localisation. As a top breast surgeon in London, he is currently working on the use of fluorescence in breast cancer surgery. He co-authored the, chapter on breast and oncoplastic surgery in the book, Kirk’s Operative Surgery.
Area of special interest
Debashis Ghosh graduated from Grant Medical College, Bombay University, India in 1990 with an MBBS (1st class honours). Further surgical training and qualifications include Higher Specialist Training in Breast & Oncoplastic Surgery at University Hospitals of Leicester, Peterborough, and University Hospitals, Cambridge; post-CCT Fellowship at the Royal Free Hospital London; and Visiting Fellow at The Paris Breast Institute: special techniques in oncoplastic surgery.
- Treatment of breast cancer
- Screening
- Benign breast disease
- Gynaecomastia
- Oncoplastic breast conservation
- Intraoperative radiotherapy
- Risk reducing surgery
- Screening
- Revision
- Breast Reconstruction
- Symmetrisation surgery
- Breast Reduction
One-Stop Breast Clinic
Mr Ghosh, is a reputable breast consultant in London. He sees NHS patients and private patients in the settings of his One stop breast clinic, All his consultations for breast cancer as well as breast cancer surgery and breast screening are carried out in world-class facilities. Radiology and Pathology services are also available in the same consultation. He is among the best breast surgeons in London and always accompanied by a Specialist Breast care nurse, who is able to counsel and meet the holistic needs of a patient.
Genetic tests for risks of breast cancer for BRCA genetic defects are available for suitable patients.
All patients who have Sentinel Node Biopsy will have intra-operative testing for presence of cancer cells. OSNA and imprint cytology are performed as a routine hence avoiding two operations in certain cases.
All patients and their management is always discussed at the multidisciplinary team that are attended by the leading radiologists, oncologists and pathologists of London.
All operations are performed at the leading Hospitals of the world that include The Harley Street Clinic, Hospital of St Johns & Elizabeth and The Wellington Hospital .
As a leading consultant breast surgeon, he offers expertise in the following cosmetic and corrective breast surgery procedures:
- Wide local excisions (lumpectomy)
- Sentinel node biopsies
- Axillary node clearance
- Simple and skin sparing-mastectomy
- Risk-reducing breast surgery
- Oncoplastic procedures and breast remodelling
- Nipple inversion
- Breast augmentation (enlargement)
- Breast symmetrisation
- Breast reduction
Our Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a family member or friend to my appointment?
Absolutely. We encourage patients to bring a support person, especially for initial consultations or when discussing treatment plans, as having emotional support can be very helpful.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your first appointment will include a detailed medical history discussion, physical examination if appropriate, and review of any previous scans or reports. We’ll explain any recommended next steps and answer all your questions thoroughly.
Do you treat both NHS and private patients?
Yes, Mr Ghosh sees patients through both NHS and private healthcare pathways, ensuring all patients receive the same high standard of care regardless of how they access treatment.
What happens if I need further tests after my consultation?
If additional imaging or biopsies are required, these can often be arranged on the same day through our one-stop clinic service, minimising the need for multiple visits and reducing anxiety.
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