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Professional statement
Dr Mark Hill is an esteemed consultant medical oncologist based in Maidstone. With over 35 years of experience, he specialises in colorectal cancer, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, antibody therapy, personalised medicine and molecular targeting.
Dr Hill qualified in medicine from the University of London in 1986 before going on to pursue specialist training in medical oncology at Guy’s Hospital. He attained membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 1989 and was awarded a highly sought-after clinical fellowship with the Cancer Research Campaign in 1991. During this period, he undertook research into molecularly targeted cancer treatment in clinical and laboratory settings. In recognition of the excellence of his research, he was awarded an MD from the University of London in 1996. Several years later, Dr Hill completed his clinical training at the Royal Marsden Hospital and was appointed as a consultant medical oncologist. In 2003, he was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and the position of lead medical oncologist of the Kent Cancer Network. Dr Hill currently serves as clinical director of the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Clinical Research Network and as a consultant medical oncologist with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Foundation Trust. He also sees private patients at GenesisCare Maidstone and the Kent Oncology Centre.
Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Dr Hill also serves as a founding trustee of the Kent Cancer Trust and sits on the National Cancer Research Institute’s advanced colon cancer trials sub-committee. He has also held the position of honorary senior lecturer at the University of Kent since 2004. Dr Hill has published extensively in academic journals and remains actively involved in research as a principal investigator. He is closely involved with numerous clinical trials relating to innovative treatment approaches, in which many of his patients take part. Throughout his career, Dr Hill’s work has been recognised with a number of prizes, including a research award from the Royal College of Physicians in 2018. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Association of Cancer Physicians, and the European Society for Medical Oncology.
Dr Hill qualified in medicine from the University of London in 1986 before going on to pursue specialist training in medical oncology at Guy’s Hospital. He attained membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 1989 and was awarded a highly sought-after clinical fellowship with the Cancer Research Campaign in 1991. During this period, he undertook research into molecularly targeted cancer treatment in clinical and laboratory settings. In recognition of the excellence of his research, he was awarded an MD from the University of London in 1996. Several years later, Dr Hill completed his clinical training at the Royal Marsden Hospital and was appointed as a consultant medical oncologist. In 2003, he was awarded fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and the position of lead medical oncologist of the Kent Cancer Network. Dr Hill currently serves as clinical director of the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex Clinical Research Network and as a consultant medical oncologist with the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Foundation Trust. He also sees private patients at GenesisCare Maidstone and the Kent Oncology Centre.
Additional to his clinical responsibilities, Dr Hill also serves as a founding trustee of the Kent Cancer Trust and sits on the National Cancer Research Institute’s advanced colon cancer trials sub-committee. He has also held the position of honorary senior lecturer at the University of Kent since 2004. Dr Hill has published extensively in academic journals and remains actively involved in research as a principal investigator. He is closely involved with numerous clinical trials relating to innovative treatment approaches, in which many of his patients take part. Throughout his career, Dr Hill’s work has been recognised with a number of prizes, including a research award from the Royal College of Physicians in 2018. He is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Association of Cancer Physicians, and the European Society for Medical Oncology.
Clinics
Maidstone, 17 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Maidstone ,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 40 years of experience
- Consultant medical oncologist, GenesisCare Maidstone (present)
Subspecialties
- Antibody therapy
- Chemotherapy
Professional memberships
- Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member, Association of Cancer Physicians
Education
- MBBS, Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery, University of London (1986)
- MRCP, Member, Royal College of Physicians (1989)
Teaching posts
- Honorary senior lecturer, University of Kent (2004 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Clinical director, Kent, Surrey and Sussex Clinical Research Network (present)
- Member, Advanced colon cancer trials sub-committee, National Cancer Research Institute (present)
Prizes and awards
- Clinical fellowship, Cancer Research Campaign (1989)
- Hans Wyder fellowship, European School of Oncology (1993)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3140925
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- I have nothing but praise for the way I have been advised and supported during all phases of my treatment by Mark Hill and the Staff that I have come into contact with in the Genesis Care Centre.
- Very empathetic and very good at listening to my needs and very encouraging.
- An excellent service
- I have been under the care of Dr Mark Hill since being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in March 2019, following chemotherapy under Marks excellent care and cytoreductive surgery at Basingstoke. Mark has and still remains a constant source of professional support and guidance, he always listens, supports and reassures in just the right measures, in him I have put my trust and confidence and he has supported me and my family throughout my journey, I would thoroughly recommend Dr Hill.
- Always an excellent meeting with Dr Hill and my nurse. He has been my oncologist for 6 years and the care from him and the team has been outstanding. I would highly recommend Dr Hill.
- Dr Hill has seen me through to two years in remission following a stage four cancer diagnosis. I cannot speak highly enough of him. He is plain speaking and explains complicated medical terms and procedures in simple layman's terms and gives good advice.
- Excellent support and care from the beginning it’s been nearly five years of treatment and checks and I can only say thank you very much.
- I highly recommend Dr. Mark Hill. He is an exceptionally kind, compassionate, and supportive oncologist who has been by my side through various cancer treatments, especially over the past year. He is always approachable, takes time to listen, and explains things clearly. His care, professionalism, and genuine empathy have made a very difficult journey much more manageable, and I am truly grateful for his support.
- I would recommend Dr Hill to anyone. He seems like a genuinely nice guy and approaches meetings I have had with him calmly, professionally but also personally. He tells me what I need to know and pitches the level of detail to what I want. Also Genesis Care (where I have seen Dr Hill) is a genuinely nice place which feels very caring and supportive.
- My oncologist Dr Mark Hill provides me with outstanding care. He has explained every step of the process clearly, answered all my questions and showed genuine compassion throughout my treatment. His professionalism and empathy made a challenging journey far more manageable. I cannot thank him enough.