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Dr Leyla Swafe

Verified Breast Surgery London

Dr Leyla Swafe

9 years of experience 5.0 (34 verified reviews)

2,921+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Leyla Swafe at a glance

Dr Leyla Swafe is a Breast Surgery practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Miss Leyla Swafe is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon providing comprehensive care for patients with breast conditions across both NHS and private practice in London. She sees patients privately at HCA Healthcare UK, with outpatient services based at The Shard and 31 Old Broad Street, and holds a substantive NHS consultant post at North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Miss Swafe graduated from the University of Aberdeen before completing higher surgical specialty training in London. During her specialist training, she gained extensive experience in leading oncoplastic breast units, including The Royal Marsden Hospital, one of the world’s foremost centres for cancer care and innovation.

She offers expert management across the full spectrum of benign and malignant breast disease, with particular expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery—combining oncological precision with reconstructive techniques to optimise both cancer outcomes and cosmetic results. Her practice encompasses all aspects of breast surgery, from assessment and diagnosis through to advanced surgical treatment and follow-up care.

Alongside her clinical work, Miss Swafe is actively involved in research, with work presented at national and international scientific meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. She is deeply committed to surgical education and training and has co-authored Safe Hands: A Handbook of Surgical Techniques, a widely used educational resource for trainees. She serves as an Educational and Clinical Supervisor for surgical trainees and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of surgeons.

Miss Swafe holds a Master’s degree in Surgical Education (Distinction) from Imperial College London and is the Founder of the Academy of Surgical Education, an organisation delivering innovative, high-quality educational courses for doctors at all stages of training and professional development.

She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of the British Medical Association.

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

— Dr Leyla Swafe

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Breast Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Breast Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-74334 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Breast Surgery
#EB-91DD2573 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,344
Annual physical exam 99395 2,598
Vaccination administration 90471 2,710
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,297

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Leyla Swafe
HEADSHOT
Leyla Swafe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Leyla Swafe with the team
WITH TEAM
Leyla Swafe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 106s
Meet Leyla Swafe

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Leyla Swafe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4078/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34713239 · cited by 16
  2. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Leyla Swafe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2082/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32527650 · cited by 170
  3. Outcomes of Breast Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Leyla Swafe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9010/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39737514 · cited by 68
  4. European registry analysis of Breast Surgery outcomes
    Leyla Swafe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4348/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35116534 · cited by 110

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Breast Surgery — 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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Breast Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a breast surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · leyla.swafe@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

34 verified reviews
5.00
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34 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Leyla Swafe's Areas of Specialty

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Breast Surgery

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  • What does Leyla Swafe specialise in?

    Leyla Swafe specialises in Breast Surgery in London, GB. 14 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Leyla Swafe treat?

    Leyla Swafe treats conditions within Breast Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Leyla Swafe practise?

    Leyla Swafe practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Leyla Swafe speak?

    Leyla Swafe speaks English, Spanish, Swedish.

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