Mr Harun Thomas
Professional statement
Mr Harun Thomas is a leading consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon based in Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford who specialises exclusively in breast surgery and the management of breast cancer, breast lumps, breast pain, and other breast symptoms. With over 25 years’ experience, he currently consults privately at Spire Wellesley Hospital and Springfield Hospital, where he holds one-stop breast clinics.
As a specialist, Mr Thomas is able to provide the full range of breast surgical procedures, including mastectomy, breast-conserving surgery, wide local excision (lumpectomy) alongside (implant-based) breast reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary surgery. He also offers breast screening and assessments for male breast diseases such as gynaecomastia. His special interests are therapeutic mammaplasty (the use of plastic surgical techniques in breast surgery to improve clinical and aesthetic outcomes) and intra-operative ultrasound (using ultrasound during surgery to improve surgical outcomes).
Mr Thomas, who sees over 1,500 patients with breast symptoms every year, is one of the few surgeons in the UK to have completed both a Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery – Europe’s highest qualification in the specialism area – and the prestigious National TIG Oncoplastic fellowship. He also has a Masters in General Surgery and a Diplomate from the National Board of Examination, and is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England since 2013. Within the NHS, Mr Thomas is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon at Southend University Hospital, where in addition to his regular consultant duties, he is also an education lead.
Beyond his high-quality breast surgical practice, Mr Thomas has previously served as president of the UK Breast Surgery Trainees Association and as an ex officio committee member of the Association of Breast Surgery, UK. He is, at present, an honorary senior lecturer and module lead at the University of East Anglia, and the author of several publications in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Clinics
Spire Wellesley Hospital
Southend-on-Sea, Eastern Avenue, SS2 4XHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Spire Wellesley Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Benign breast disease
- Breast reconstruction
Professional memberships
- Association of Breast Surgery, UK
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education, Anglia Ruskin University (2023)
- Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, University of East Anglia (2015)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of East Anglia (present)
- Module Lead, Masters in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, University of East Anglia (present)
Positions in organisations
- President, UK Breast Surgery Trainees Association (2014 - 2015)
- Ex Officio Committee Member, Association of Breast Surgery UK (2014 - 2015)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Thomas’ publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Thomas’ publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
- Malayalam
Reviews
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- Mr Thomas treated me for DCIS, at every appointment everything was fully explained with a follow up email. He is a fantastic surgeon and I am very grateful to him and his wonderful nurses (Sally and Sammy).
- Mr Thomas carried out breast conserving lumpectomy and lymph node removal. He explained everything at each step of the consultation. He is kind and reassuring. My wounds have healed exceptionally well.
- Thank you so much for looking after me, before, during and after surgery. Lucky to have got Mr Thomas as my surgeon and consultant.
- Wonderful man. Kind, empathetic, patient and explained my breast cancer surgery and what was to come in detail. Highly recommend.
- Great service, very assertive, very polite and made me feel at ease
- Mr Thomas is professional, he has a kind and considerate manner so you feel at ease.
- Great service, excellent care.
- My recent experience and appointment was incredibly positive, welcoming, informative and knowledgeable
- Super friendly doctor who put me at ease immediately. Alll staff encountered were calm and friendly and the hospital was clean. Had an examination and was quickly seen for 2 further scans - all handled efficiently and seamlessly. I can’t fault the experience.