Mr Guy ThorburnAdult and Paediatric Plastic Surgeon in Oxford
Mr Guy Thorburn
BMBS BMedSci FRCS MA
GMC: 4430777Professional statement
Mr Guy Thorburn is an esteemed consultant plastic surgeon based in Oxford who specialises in all aspects of paediatric plastic surgery, performing facial reconstruction, ear correction surgery and septorhinoplasty procedures. With over 25 years of plastic surgery experience, Mr Thorburn also offers treatment for vascular anomalies, haemangiomas and hypospadias. He currently sees private patients at The New Foscote Hospital and at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford, while his NHS base is at Oxford University Hospitals.
Mr Thorburn qualified from the University of Nottingham in 1997. He completed his initial surgical training in the Midlands and the North-West before relocating to London, where he undertook specialist training in plastic surgery. Mr Thorburn accomplished his paediatric plastic surgery training at the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital and at St Andrew's Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, practising as a substantive consultant plastic surgeon as well. He was later awarded two prestigious fellowships: the National Interface Training Fellowship in Cleft Lip and Palate at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and an Aesthetic Fellowship at The London Clinic.
Beyond his clinical practice, Mr Thorburn has a demonstrated interest in medical ethics and law. He has an MA from the University of Manchester and is, at present, a member of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical Ethics Advisory Group. Previously, Mr Thorburn had served as a member of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee. He had been part of the GMC's Fitness to Practise panels for a decade, from 2003 to 2013.
Mr Thorburn, who is on the GMC’s specialist register for plastic surgery, is also a member of a number of professional organisations, including the Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland and the Institute of Medical Ethics. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Mr Thorburn qualified from the University of Nottingham in 1997. He completed his initial surgical training in the Midlands and the North-West before relocating to London, where he undertook specialist training in plastic surgery. Mr Thorburn accomplished his paediatric plastic surgery training at the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital and at St Andrew's Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, practising as a substantive consultant plastic surgeon as well. He was later awarded two prestigious fellowships: the National Interface Training Fellowship in Cleft Lip and Palate at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and an Aesthetic Fellowship at The London Clinic.
Beyond his clinical practice, Mr Thorburn has a demonstrated interest in medical ethics and law. He has an MA from the University of Manchester and is, at present, a member of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical Ethics Advisory Group. Previously, Mr Thorburn had served as a member of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee. He had been part of the GMC's Fitness to Practise panels for a decade, from 2003 to 2013.
Mr Thorburn, who is on the GMC’s specialist register for plastic surgery, is also a member of a number of professional organisations, including the Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland and the Institute of Medical Ethics. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Clinics
Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford
Oxford, Beech Rd, Headington,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, The New Foscote Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Extravasation injuries
- 22q11 Deletion Syndrome (also known as Di George Syndrome or Velo-cardio-facial Syndrome)
Professional memberships
- Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland
- Institute of Medical Ethics
Education
- MA (Healthcare Ethics & Law), University of Manchester
- FRCS (Plastic Surgery), Royal College of Surgeons of England
Teaching posts
- GMC-recognised Trainer (present)
- Supervisor, National Interface Training Fellowships in cleft lip and palate
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Ethics Advisory Group Member, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2017 - present)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Outcomes Working Group Member, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (2014 - present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Thorburn’s publications are available on ResearchGate
- Mr Thorburn’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4430777
Reviews
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- Professional and very kind. The procedure has healed incredibly well and was on stand by when I needed an emergency appointment. Would definitely recommend and made me feel at ease when going through everything!!
- My 7 month old son has been under the care of Mr Thorburn since 4 months old to oversee his progress with ‘ear buddies’ (a non invasive pain free procedure to reverse/ prevent prominent ears). Mr Thorburn is one of few consultants specialising in non surgical newborn ear reshaping. I am so impressed with the results, after 3 months of wearing ear buddies my son no longer has prominent ears and will avoid surgery later In life. Mr Thorburn has a lovely bedside manner, highly recommended.
- Mr Thorburns knowledge was very good, he recommended scans to confirm the diagnosis before performing surgery. He advised clearly what the outcome would be and what the possible side effects would be. I would recommend him 100%
- Mr Thorburn was very helpful and knowledgeable. During all of my interactions with him I have found him to be extremely kind and thoughtful. I am very grateful to Mr Thorburn for all of his help, advice and time.
- Very welcoming and friendly team, spent a lot of time with us preparing us for the operation, we never felt it was a rush meeting or phone call. A great team.
- Great surgeon, very please with results. Mr Thorburn also has a very calm and caring bedside manner and put my son at ease. The whole team were very attentive and caring.
- Mr Thorburn has an excellent knowledge of my complex vascular condition as well as the associated complications. He has always been easy to talk to, very considerate and a lovely manner and approach.