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Mr Stephen Brearley
👤 2 years of experience
3,200+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Stephen Brearley is a Consultant General and Vascular Surgeon specialising in hernias, gall stones and artery and vein surgery. He has been a full time NHS consultant at Whipps Cross University Hospital since 1992 and sees private patients at Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital and Spire London East Hospital.
Mr Brearley obtained his medical degree from the University of Cambridge in 1977 and obtained his specialist training through the West Midlands Higher Surgical Training Programme. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1981 and was awarded the degree of Master of Surgery by the University of Cambridge in 1991.
Mr Brearley believes accurate diagnosis is crucial to the provision of effective treatment and places it at the heart of all of his consultations with patients. He also believes that surgery is not the best solution for every patient and that all treatment option needs to be carefully considered and discussed. He strives to involve all patients in making decisions about what treatment is best for them and tailoring treatment to their particular needs.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Brearley is the Founder and Conductor of The Doctors' Orchestra, which brings together doctor-musicians from all over the UK and beyond. Since 2010, he has given an annual concert at London's Cadogan Hall in support of the charity Freedom from Torture.
Mr. Brearley has expertise in the following areas:
Gallstones
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy - keyhole)
Appendicectomy (keyhole or open)
Skin lump removal
Lipoma removal
Hernia repair (keyhole or open)
Abdominal wall reconstruction (incisional hernia)
Varicose veins surgery (laser or radiofrequency)
Angioplasty
Blocked Arteries (peripheral arterial disease, intermittent claudication)
Aortic aneurysms
Mr Brearley obtained his medical degree from the University of Cambridge in 1977 and obtained his specialist training through the West Midlands Higher Surgical Training Programme. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1981 and was awarded the degree of Master of Surgery by the University of Cambridge in 1991.
Mr Brearley believes accurate diagnosis is crucial to the provision of effective treatment and places it at the heart of all of his consultations with patients. He also believes that surgery is not the best solution for every patient and that all treatment option needs to be carefully considered and discussed. He strives to involve all patients in making decisions about what treatment is best for them and tailoring treatment to their particular needs.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Brearley is the Founder and Conductor of The Doctors' Orchestra, which brings together doctor-musicians from all over the UK and beyond. Since 2010, he has given an annual concert at London's Cadogan Hall in support of the charity Freedom from Torture.
Mr. Brearley has expertise in the following areas:
Gallstones
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy - keyhole)
Appendicectomy (keyhole or open)
Skin lump removal
Lipoma removal
Hernia repair (keyhole or open)
Abdominal wall reconstruction (incisional hernia)
Varicose veins surgery (laser or radiofrequency)
Angioplasty
Blocked Arteries (peripheral arterial disease, intermittent claudication)
Aortic aneurysms
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Stephen Brearley
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,113 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 287 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 391 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 192 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 14 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.2485/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37838838 · cited by 153
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.6280/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33244201 · cited by 179
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.2331/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39580543 · cited by 13
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Essex · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Essex · 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 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.stephen.brearley@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
33 verified reviews4.93
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33 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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