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What is mesothelioma, and is it curable? - Online interview
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Professional statement
Dr Omar Khan is a consultant medical oncologist based in Swindon, with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in lung cancer, bladder cancer and prostate cancer alongside kidney cancer, mesothelioma and immunotherapy treatment. He privately practises as a consultant medical oncologist at Shalbourne Private Healthcare, while his NHS base is Great Western Hospitals Foundation Trust (GWH).
Dr Khan has strong academic background, graduating from King's College London with an MBBS in 1999 having achieved a BSc in Physiology three years previous. He began his specialist oncology training on the North London rotation in 2004 and continued his training in Oxford. His ground breaking research in cancer biomarkers at the world-renowned University of Oxford led to him being awarded a DPhil in 2013.
Dr Khan, who also treats ovarian cancer and renal cancer, is a respected leader in his field. alongside his consultant role, he is the oncology department and clinical governance lead at GWH. Furthermore, he is the principle investigator for numerous phase III clinical trials there.
He has contributed to numerous peer reviewed publications and continues to conduct research to further his knowledge in his field. Dr Khan is also a member of various professional organisations including the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), European Society of Medical Oncologists (ESMO) and the Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP).
Clinics
Shalbourne Private Health Care
Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN3 6BBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant medical oncologist, Shalbourne Private Health Care (2014 - present)
Subspecialties
- Ovarian cancer
- Renal cancer
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- European Society of Medical Oncologists (ESMO)
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oncology and Cancer Biology, University of Oxford (2013)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Medicine, Kings College London, University of London (1999)
Publications and conferences
- You can view Dr Khan's scientific contributions on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
- Urdu
Registration number: 4608725
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Mesothelioma: what is it, and what is the prognosis?
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An expert guide to immunotherapy - Online interview
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- The appointment was excellent. I wanted an independent view of my care to date and some information about treatment options. Dr Khan was clear, measured and knowledgeable. I felt at ease and was able to ask many questions. Would highly recommend.
- Good doctor
- He has a good manner in both face-to-face and phone consultations, and is accessible when his input is needed outside pre-arranged appointments.
- Dr Omar Khan has the professionalism and excellent communication skills that are rarely seen today. He finds a way forward in all cases, and makes a patient feel that they are both important and cared for.
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- Dr Khan was fantastic. So knowledgeable. So informative. I feel so happy he is in charge of my treatment. Amazing. I would not hesitate to recommend.