Mr Simon Smith
General Surgeon
Chelmsford, CM1 7GU
Verified profile
30 years of experience
Verified profile
30 years of experience
Patient Trust Score
158 recommendations for:
Latest endorsement
27 Jun 2021
Excellent Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. I was lucky enough to be trained by Simon few years ago...
Mr Yazan Masannat
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About
Mr Simon Smith is a Consultant General Surgeon who specialises in breast and endocrine surgery. He qualified from St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington in 1993. Mr Smith trained in reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery at St. Mary's, and in oncoplastic surgery at Colchester & St Andrew's Centre for Plastic Surgery at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. He also trained in endocrine surgery at St. Mary's, London and Hammersmith Hospital, the largest endocrine surgical centre in the UK. Mr Smith won the Association of Surgeons Gold Medal for the top position in the UK in the Intercollegiate Surgical Board Examinations in general and breast surgery when he sat it in 2003.
Mr Smith was Lead Breast Surgeon at Chelmsford Breast Unit from 2008 to 2020, one of the UK's leading oncological and reconstructive breast units. He performs all aspects of breast surgery including resectional breast surgery for breast cancer and many reconstructive and cosmetic breast procedures. Mr Smith has a keen interest in optimising the aesthetic outcome of breast cancer surgery and uses novel techniques such as therapeutic mammoplasty (breast reduction to treat cancer and avoid mastectomy).
Mr Smith performs a wide spectrum of endocrine interventions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal surgery) using minimally invasive techniques.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Breast cancer surgery
- Breast reconstruction
- Breast reduction
- Breast augmentation
- Breast uplift surgery (mastopexy)
- Cosmetic breast surgery
- Diseases of the male breast medical and surgical treatment
- Endocrine surgery
- Thyroid surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Adrenal surgery (laparoscopic and open adrenalectomy)
- Pancreatic endocrine tumours
Areas of expertise
Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals
- Breast Consultation (16%)
- Breast Lump (16%)
- Breast Augmentation (Enlargement) (6%)
- Thyroidectomy (5%)
- Breast Cancer (5%)
- Others (51%)
Subspecialties
- Endocrine Surgery
- Breast Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Thyroid Problems
- Breast Surgery
- Parathyroid Problems
- Tuberous Breasts
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Gynaecomastia
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
- Breast Lump
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Asymmetry
- Breast Consultation
- Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Breast Pain Management
- Breast Reconstruction
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Breast Implants
- Breast Lump Excision
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4034339
Qualifications
- MBBS BSc - St Mary's Hospital Medical School - 1993
- Master of Surgery - Imperial College - 1993
- FRCS (Gen Surg) - 2003
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £200
- Follow-up appointment: £200
insurers
- General Medical
- health-on-line
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Groupama
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Saga Insurance
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Four Points Assistance
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Freedom Healthcare
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Aetna
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- The PHC
Location
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Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Essex Healthcare Park, West Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM2 8FR
Essex Healthcare Park, West Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM2 8FR
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74 reviews
5
5 days post mastopexy and implant exchange review. With the amazing Simon Smith (both times) May 2017 - Under muscle 550cc Harley Medical Group To April 2024 - Under muscle 725cc Springfield Hospital Uplift with donut scars (he is amazing!) Recovery has been incredible. Was down in OR at 0930, out in recovery by 1230, my room by 1330 starving hungry inhaling the most amazing tasting sandwich.. home by 1700h. I had Niven as my anaesthetist this time (Hywell in 2017) who was so lovely, and the most amazing cocktail of drugs. The hospital was wonderful, and even better than the previous. The nurses were funny, kind and caring, and I met Sheena who was also wonderful. Not felt any pain at all, kept topped up on ibuprofen and paracetamol for day 2&3, just forgot how annoying post op anaesthetic bloat is..! Day 1 post op (Friday) had a shower and felt amazing, managed to get a proper look at them and removed the gauze, keeping the bra and binder on for 3 days, but felt even better once that was off. I can feel my nipples, and the lower breast area where the other scars are. There is the most minimal bruising, and obviously under the waterproof dressings there is some marker and blood hence the colour in the photos. I am so so so happy, and really glad Simon was able to go bigger and change the huge gap I had in the middle. I had my last BA in 2017 weighing around 12/13 stone, I then had a 360 body lift & arm lift in 2020, and I’ve got down to 9st2lb so my ribcage was prominent with a huge gap between. Now the pockets have been brought in they are even better. Can’t wait till they fluff!!! 🥰 #teamsimon
5
Prompt and understanding. Never rushed appointments.
5
Exceptional care, empathy and professionalism. I want to express my sincere gratitude for the superb care I received from Dr Simon Smith and the Team at the Springfield Hospital. I would highly recommend the Breast Clinic at Springfield. Dr Smith was very professional, patient, attentive and listened to all of my concerns. He was very thorough in his approach and explained everything very clearly. I was very happy with my experience at Springfield Hospital. Thank you.
5
Mr Simon Smith was very knowledgeable and empathetic. I would highly recommend him.
5
Welcoming, informative and made me feel comfortable
5
Absolutely amazing put me at ease straight away so friendly and knowledgeable all my worries disappeared
5
Excellent visit to Breast Clinic. Very well organised from start to finish and results within 1.5 hours. Highly recommended.
5
Could not be happier with my care from Mr Smith. Wonderful Dr and takes the time to explain everything
5
Warm and welcoming and put me at ease. Very clear when explaining his findings.
5
I really liked the way I was welcomed and treated while I was there. He's a very professional person!
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2 endorsements
Excellent Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. I was lucky enough to be trained by Simon few years ago and now we are working as colleagues. Excellent surgeon with great bedside manner and communication skills.
27 Jun 2021Mr Yazan Masannat
Breast SurgerySimon Smith leads the way in Breast & Thyroid Surgery. An outstanding Surgeon in every aspect, treating patients as individuals and providing the highest quality care from start to finish, because he truly cares. He is trusted and highly regarded by all of his patients and his teams that work with him. His results from surgery are amongst the very best in the country. In fact, if there was an award for surgeons, he would get the Gold Medal. As a Surgeon, if I needed advice or treatment, I would personally go to him.
02 Jun 2021Miss Harleen Deol
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Mr Simon Smith's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 74 reviews
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Mr Simon Smith speaks English
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Mr Simon Smith primarily practices at Springfield Hospital, located at Lawn Lane Springfield, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 7GU
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Mr Simon Smith is working Tuesday (14:30 - 20:00), Friday (14:00 - 19:30)
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