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Professional statement
Mr Simon Smith is a skilled consultant breast and endocrine surgeon based in Chelmsford where he offers all manner of breast surgery, for both cosmetic and medical purposes. He has expertise in oncoplastic breast reconstruction surgery, cosmetic breast surgery, as well as thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Currently, Mr Smith is the Lead Breast Surgeon for the Chelmsford Breast Unit, which treats more than 425 cases of breast cancer every year. With his own breast cancer patients, Mr Smith aims to optimise the aesthetic results of their breast cancer surgery, using breast-conserving techniques, such as therapeutic mammoplasty.
Mr Smith trained at St Mary's Hospital, London, graduating in 1993. From there, he continued to do his postgraduate training in London before becoming a fully accredited general surgeon. During this time, Mr Smith won the Association of Surgeons Gold Medal for taking the top position in the UK in the general and breast surgery examinations.
Currently, Mr Simon Smith practices privately at the Ramsay Springfield Hospital, located in Chelmsford, Essex.
Currently, Mr Smith is the Lead Breast Surgeon for the Chelmsford Breast Unit, which treats more than 425 cases of breast cancer every year. With his own breast cancer patients, Mr Smith aims to optimise the aesthetic results of their breast cancer surgery, using breast-conserving techniques, such as therapeutic mammoplasty.
Mr Smith trained at St Mary's Hospital, London, graduating in 1993. From there, he continued to do his postgraduate training in London before becoming a fully accredited general surgeon. During this time, Mr Smith won the Association of Surgeons Gold Medal for taking the top position in the UK in the general and breast surgery examinations.
Currently, Mr Simon Smith practices privately at the Ramsay Springfield Hospital, located in Chelmsford, Essex.
Clinics
Lawn Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7GUMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 33 years of experience
- Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and Endocrine Surgeon, Ramsay Springfield Hospital, Chelmsford (present)
Subspecialties
- Breast cancer and breast lumps
- Breast cancer surgery
Professional memberships
- Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland
- Association of Breast Surgery
Education
- Master of Surgery, Imperial College (2002)
- FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons (1997)
Prizes and awards
- ASGBI Gold Medal for Intercollegiate Examination in General Surgery (2003)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4034339
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Overall Rating
388 total reviews
5.0
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- I had my breast surgery ( an up lift) in Feb 2026 which proved to be very challenging for Simon and his fantastic team. The results are outstanding !!! My breast look amazing and better than they have ever looked and feel great no pain. The surgery recovery was a dream and I received the best aftercare The whole experience was truly wonderful and life changing for me Just wished I had done this years ago I have been under Simon’s care for many years and cannot recommend him highly enough x
- Simon changed my life! After a series of unfortunate events that left me with effectively two deflated bags of skin on my chest with some form of nipple near my belly button I went to see Mr Smith to explore my options. I was very nervous about having surgery especially as I required a lift and implant to get to my desired results. The process was faultless and the result outstanding! Couldn’t recommend enough. He was amazing throughout and has given me my body back.
- I had my first appointment with Simon smith yesterday and I couldn’t be happier , he explained everything and made me feel so comfortable. I would 100% recommend going to him.
- Consultation felt rushed as they were already running 25 mins behind.
- My consultation with Dr Simon Smith with his pleasant personality I feel at ease going forward with my procedure
- Yesterday I saw Simon he immediately put me at ease I suffer with severe anxiety he did a thorough examination and sent me for a mammogram and a ultrasound with a lovely radiologist called Sanjay who also put me at ease I would highly recommend Simon a all in all lovely doctor
- Was a very informative consultation. Mr Smith listened to my concerns and I’m very happy with his expertise.
- Brilliant doctor and I can't wait sort my thyroid out
- Felt at ease straight away with Mr Smith. Consultation went really well and I was really happy with all the information I was given. I had some questions which Mr Smith answered fully and he explained the procedure to me really well. Thankyou