Mr Jeremy Smelt

Mr Jeremy Smelt is a distinguished consultant thoracic surgeon with an impressive professional and academic career. His expertise lies in minimally invasive techniques, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS). His clinical interests include lung cancer surgery, thymectomy for myasthenia gravis, and procedures involving the chest, such as anatomical lung resections.

He currently practises at the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute of Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, where he also sees patients. Additionally, he serves as Clinical Lead at St George’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London. Mr Smelt received his medical training at the University of Nottingham and completed higher surgical training in the London Deanery, earning qualifications including BMBS, BMedSci (Hons), DOHNS, FRCS (CTh), and a PhD.

Renowned for his proficiency in advanced pulmonary resections and minimally invasive mediastinal surgery, he has performed a substantial number of complex surgical cases. In addition to his clinical practice, he is a dedicated educator, teaching on courses at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and other institutions.

A prolific author, Mr Smelt has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and contributed chapters to medical textbooks, often as lead author. He also reviews manuscripts for esteemed journals. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence have established him as a leader in thoracic surgery.