Professor Kefah Mokbel
Professional statement
Professor Kefah Mokbel is an internationally renowned breast cancer surgeon and researcher who specialises in the multidisciplinary care of patients with breast cancer. He is the lead oncoplastic breast surgeon, chair of breast cancer surgery and chair of the multidisciplinary breast cancer program at the London Breast Institute & The Princess Grace Hospital (part of HCA Healthcare). His areas of expertise include breast cancer detection, oncoplastic breast surgery, breast screening, DCIS, LCIS, inflammatory breast cancer, fibroadenoma, phyllodes tumours, breast cancer genetics & genomics, breast pain, breast cysts and lumps and breast implants. In addition, he is an honorary professor of breast cancer surgery at Brunel University London and the founder and president of a UK cancer charity; Breast Cancer Hope.
Following the completion of his undergraduate medical education at the London Hospital Medical College in 1990, Professor Mokbel pursued surgical training at the Royal Marsden, Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Saint Mary’s and St Bartholomew’s hospitals and completed his higher surgical training as an oncoplastic breast surgeon in 2000. Professer Mokbel has won various prestigious prizes, awards and honours during his education, training and postgraduate career.
He qualified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1994 and was then granted the Master of Surgery degree in 2000 by The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine for his research in the field of molecular biology of breast cancer.
Professor Mokbel's research interest lies in the field of molecular biology and the clinical management of breast cancer and aesthetic breast surgery. This includes breast reconstruction following mastectomy and augmentation mammoplasty using implants and fat transfer. In addition, he has authored or coauthored more than 400 scientific papers, editorials, commentaries and textbook chapters (Google Scholar H-index = 59 and I10-index = 209) and has authored 14 textbooks aimed at medical students and postgraduate doctors. His current academic interest is focused on how to apply the advances from clinical trials to daily surgical practice. He is also currently a member of the editorial board of various global medical journals and has peer-reviewed for renowned journals such as The Lancet.
Clinics
Women's Health Centre (HCA)
W1G Marylebone London, 27-29 Harley Street, W1G 9QP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Chair of The Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Program, The London Breast Institute of the Princess Grace Hospital (2005 - present)
Subspecialties
- Early detection of breast cancer and breast screening
- Lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy
Professional memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- British Medical Association
Education
- Master of Surgery, Imperial College of Science (2000)
- CCST, London (2000)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Professor of Breast Cancer Surgery, Brunel University London (present)
- Professor Mokbel has supervised and examined a significant number of higher postgraduate degrees
Positions in organisations
- Founder and President of Breast Cancer Hope Charity
Publications and conferences
- Professor Mokbel has published more than 400 peer-reviewed papers. You can view Professor Mokbel's publications on ResearchGate. In addition to his research papers, he has authored 14 books aimed at doctors preparing for post-graduate examinations (FRCS, MRCS, MRCP and BLPA examinations.)
- Kefah Mokbel has been also featured in many publications and interviews regarding breast cancer and surgery in the national and international media including: The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, New York Post, The BBC, ITV, NBC Washington, Hello Magazine, ABC News, MSN, Yahoo, The Daily Express, The Independent, The Medical Daily, The Evening Standard, The Mirror, Marie Claire and British Sky Broadcasting. He also writes medical articles for totalhealth and is one of totalhealth's specialist consultants. In 2013, Kefah Mokbel featured on BBC world news regarding the news that actress Angelina Jolie had preventative double mastectomy after finding that she is a BRCA1 gene carrier. He was depicted by Silas Carson in the BBC drama The C Word, about his real-life patient Lisa Lynch.
Prizes and awards
- Professor Mokbel has been featured as a 'Top Breast Surgeon' in Tatler magazine's Best Doctors Guide in 2006, 2007 and 2013
- In 2010, he was named in the Times magazine's list of 'Britain's Top Doctors'
Languages spoken
- English
- ِArabic
Reviews
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- I had mastectomy and reconstruction under Professor Mokbel .He is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor .He is also an amazing surgeon and most probably one of the best in the world. I am extremely happy with the aesthetic results of my surgery. I would highly recommend him.
- Professor Mokbel was the answer to my prayers during my darkest hours. His team was effective, informative, and most of all, kind. Every detail of my treatment was perfectly plannexecuted. My best friend recommended him to me. He saved both our lives and we are eternally grateful
- I am really happy I was and still am under the care of Prof Mokbel. He is an incredibly talented surgeon and a very kind man who cares about patients and listens to their concerns. I was worried how I will look after unilateral mastectomy and was extremely pleased with the outcom
- I have been being under the care of Professor Mokbel for the past few years after he performed a lumpectomy surgery, which went smoothly and without any complications. I couldn't be more grateful to him! From the initial consultation to the post-operative care, Professor Mokbel’s level of professionalism and attentiveness truly puts me at ease. Professor Mokbel takes the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of my treatment, ensuring that I am always well-informed and comfortable every step of the way. He communicates complex medical information in a clear and understandable manner and takes the time to address any concerns or questions I might have. I am really grateful for his dedication and professionalism and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
- Very professional and excellent service. Thank you.
- Prof Mokbel is one in a million. He is charming, professional, patient and kind. He has superb judgement and is a highly skilled and competent surgeon. I could not recommend him more highly.
- As always excellent care given and cannot fault anything.
- Always a pleasant experience.