Mr Neil Kitchen areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Neil Kitchen - a highly accomplished and experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon - is the lead neurosurgeon for skull-base surgery and neuro-oncology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. He is also the medical director of the highly esteemed Queen Square Gamma Knife Unit, and currently seeing patients at the specialized Queen Square (GammaKnife) Radiosurgery Centre.
With more than 35 years of experience, Mr Kitchen is an expert in diagnosing, managing and treating brain tumours, cavernoma, trigeminal neuralgia, brain cancer, central nervous system cancer, and traumatic brain injury. He is highly skilled in performing brain tumour surgery, gamma knife radiosurgery and intracranial microsurgery.
Mr Kitchen earned his medical degree from both St Bartholomew's Hospital and the University of Cambridge, with the latter awarding his diploma in 1986. Prior to this, he has a BSc degree in the history of medicine from the Wellcome Institute, University College London. Apart from impressive qualifications, Mr Kitchen has been a member of the Society of British Neurosurgeons, General Medical Council and Royal College of Surgeons. His dedication to his research interests, including gamma knife and brain tumour surgery, is evidenced by his numerous peer-reviewed medical articles and publications.
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P H. Verified Patient
30/09/2024
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I owed my entired life to Mr. Neil Kitchen without his kindness to me I may not be alive now . I will never ever forget Mr. Kitchen until the end of my life xx
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Thank you for sharing such a touching message. We're so glad to hear about the positive experience. Your words mean a lot!
M M. Verified Patient
21/09/2024
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Absolutely fantastic! Neil leads a great team of enthusiastic, supportive and friendly professionals who have outstanding communication skills. Superb!
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We are delighted to hear about your experience, thank you for the lovely feedback!
A S. Verified Patient
15/08/2024
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Insane in the Membrane.Treated for a benign tumour with a radiosurgery for brain metastases and have harrowing complications. The surgeon has no credentials.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry that you are experiencing complications. Please make sure to speak to your doctor and treating team.
C .. Verified Patient
12/08/2024
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Kept cancelling brain tumour surgery now no longer have treatment seems like all they care about is junior doctors strikes more than there patients lost faith in nhs because of this
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Thank you for sharing your experience and bringing this to our attention. It's important for us to hear from patients, especially in situations like yours. We understand that cancellations and delays can be incredibly frustrating, particularly when dealing with something as serious as a brain tumour. We are committed to addressing the issues you have raised and ensure the highest quality of care.