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Dr Qamar Ghafoor

Oncology Edgbaston

Dr Qamar Ghafoor

12 years of experience

10,164+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Qamar Ghafoor at a glance

Dr Qamar Ghafoor is an Oncology practitioner based in Edgbaston, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Edgbaston, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Qamar Ghafoor is an experienced Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Priory Hospital and The Harborne Hospital. He graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2002 and underwent training within the West Midlands region.

He assumed the role of Consultant Clinical Oncologist in 2011, and is the current Oncology Clinical Service lead at University Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr Ghafoor specialises in treating lung and skin cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy. He also has expertise in targeted therapy and takes a specialist interest in technical radiotherapy like Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy ( SABR ).

As the principal investigator for several national clinical trials, Dr Ghafoor has contributed to advancing cancer treatment protocols. He has also authored papers published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. Notably, he has pioneered 4-Dimensional and stereotactic lung radiotherapy initiatives within Birmingham and possesses expertise in administering Cyberknife treatment for lung tumours.

He is a director of Maggie's Cancer Charity. He has a strong belief in the holistic management of cancer and the support needed for patients, families and friends.

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

— Dr Qamar Ghafoor

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edgbaston (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Oncology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edgbaston (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-262899 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-815FC44D · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 231
Annual physical exam 99395 1,089
Vaccination administration 90471 201
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,670

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Qamar Ghafoor
HEADSHOT
Qamar Ghafoor in consultation
IN OFFICE
Qamar Ghafoor with the team
WITH TEAM
Qamar Ghafoor at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Qamar Ghafoor

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Qamar Ghafoor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8476/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35621900 · cited by 47
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Qamar Ghafoor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4567/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30315475 · cited by 61
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Qamar Ghafoor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9734/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34113258 · cited by 3
  4. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Qamar Ghafoor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2106/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36242701 · cited by 73

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Oncology European Annual Congress (Oncology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Oncology National Society Meeting · Edgbaston · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Edgbaston · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

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Patient liaison · dr.qamar.ghafoor.1@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Qamar Ghafoor's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Qamar Ghafoor treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Edgbaston matters

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  • What does Qamar Ghafoor specialise in?

    Qamar Ghafoor specialises in Oncology in Edgbaston, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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    Qamar Ghafoor treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Qamar Ghafoor practise?

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    Qamar Ghafoor speaks English.

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