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Dr Lai Cheng Yew

Verified Oncology London

Dr Lai Cheng Yew

3 years of experience 5.0 (36 verified reviews)

10,025+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lai Cheng Yew at a glance

Dr Lai Cheng Yew is an Oncology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lai Cheng Yew is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist currently working at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and St Albans City Hospital, and also sees patients privately in a number of clinics in North/Central London and Hertfordshire. She is highly experienced in the management of breast cancer.

She has particular expertise in the following areas:


Radiotherapy

Chemotherapy

Immunotherapy

Hormone therapy


Dr Yew gained her medical degree in 2002 following training at both Cambridge University and University College London. After graduating with a distinction in medicine, she went on to train in clinical oncology and earned her MSc in Oncology from the Institute of Cancer Research, as a result of her work on the pathological complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer.

In addition to her busy clinical practice, she is actively involved in research, in particular the area of new advanced radiotherapy techniques.  She actively recruits into breast radiotherapy trials, and has been trained in proton radiotherapy for breast cancer.

Furthermore, she has held a number of Quality lead roles including Audit lead and Chemotherapy lead. She is also passionate about education and Training Programme Director for North London Clinical Oncology trainees.

She is a fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) and a member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).

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

— Dr Lai Cheng Yew

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Oncology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-496721 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-CC216BDA · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,096
Annual physical exam 99395 2,270
Vaccination administration 90471 2,958
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,161

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lai Cheng Yew
HEADSHOT
Lai Cheng Yew in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lai Cheng Yew with the team
WITH TEAM
Lai Cheng Yew at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Lai Cheng Yew

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Lai Cheng Yew, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9332/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36133920 · cited by 192
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across GB
    Lai Cheng Yew, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7634/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32087613 · cited by 50
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Lai Cheng Yew, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4057/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31082227 · cited by 76

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 · lai.cheng.yew@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

36 verified reviews
4.97
★★★★⯨
36 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Lai Cheng Yew's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lai Cheng Yew 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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  • What does Lai Cheng Yew specialise in?

    Lai Cheng Yew specialises in Oncology in London, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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    Lai Cheng Yew treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lai Cheng Yew practise?

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  • What languages does Lai Cheng Yew speak?

    Lai Cheng Yew speaks English.

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