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Dr Katharine Aitken

Oncology Sutton

Dr Katharine Aitken

3 years of experience

4,746+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Katharine Aitken at a glance

Dr Katharine Aitken is an Oncology practitioner based in Sutton, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Sutton, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Katharine Aitken is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in radiotherapy treatment for upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) cancers. They graduated from University College London Medical School. Their specialist oncology training was completed at The Royal Marsden and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals. Dr Aitken undertook a research degree at The Institute of Cancer Research where their research centred on the use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment of oligometastatic disease. Their research fellowship included time at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York to further their technical skills in GI radiotherapy. Dr Aitken was appointed as a Consultant Clinical Oncologist in the GI unit at The Royal Marsden. Their research interests include the use of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for oligometastases, liver and pancreatic cancer.

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

— Dr Katharine Aitken

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Sutton (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Oncology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Sutton (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-892411 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-8FBB63E6 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,391
Annual physical exam 99395 329
Vaccination administration 90471 2,617
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,518

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 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Katharine Aitken in consultation
IN OFFICE
Katharine Aitken with the team
WITH TEAM
Katharine Aitken at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Katharine Aitken

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Katharine Aitken, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8214/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36198358 · cited by 23
  2. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Katharine Aitken, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8637/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37158151 · cited by 53

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · katharine.aitken@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Katharine Aitken's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Katharine Aitken 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 Sutton matters

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  • What does Katharine Aitken specialise in?

    Katharine Aitken specialises in Oncology in Sutton, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

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    Katharine Aitken treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Katharine Aitken practise?

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    Katharine Aitken speaks English.

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