Mr Christopher Cartlidge

Mr Chris Cartlidge is a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Breast Surgeon who is fully accredited on the General Medical Council's specialist register for Plastic Surgery. He graduated from Edinburgh University with a first-class BSc (Hons) in pathology and an MB ChB (Hons) in 2006, winning gold medals in both Surgery and Medicine during his time there. Mr Cartlidge specialises in oncoplastic breast surgery, with a particular interest in breast reconstruction, including implant reconstruction, pedicled flap (LD) and fat transfer. He is also an expert in surgery for breast cancer and benign breast disease, as well as cosmetic breast surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift (mastopexy), and nipple correction surgery. He has extensive training in chest wall reconstruction for gender reassignment and works to the guidelines of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH). Mr Cartlidge is passionate about providing personalised care to his patients, ensuring they receive the right treatment to achieve the best possible outcome. He works closely with colleagues in radiology, pathology, and oncology to make informed decisions about the surgical management of his patients in his NHS practice in Fife and Forth Valley. In his private practice at La Belle Forme, he is supported by a team of nurses and allied professionals in theatre and outpatient clinics, providing exceptional care to his patients. His extensive experience and expertise make him a highly sought-after Consultant Breast Surgeon.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2003–2009
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

2. 2009–2013
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2013–2014
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Royal Marsden London, UK

1. 2013-09–2014-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 18 · i10: 11

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Mr Christopher Cartlidge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9284/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 199

2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Christopher Cartlidge, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9583/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 157

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