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Dr Simon Russell

Verified Oncology Cambridge

Dr Simon Russell

10 years of experience 4.1 (3 verified reviews)

10,555+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simon Russell at a glance

Dr Simon Russell is an Oncology practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Russell was appointed in 2003 as a Consultant Oncologist at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. He joined the Cambridge Urology Partnership in April 2012.
Dr Russell trained at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals London where he was awarded a first-class honours degree with distinction and several academic prizes. Following general medical training at Guy's Hospital, he undertook his formal oncology training at Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge and University College Hospital, London.
Dr Russell is actively involved in clinical research and has been the principal investigator (PI) or co-investigator of more than thirty national trials.
He lectures widely and teaches on the Royal College of Radiology's Advanced Radiotherapy Course. He is the secretary of the British Uro-Oncology Group.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsBrachytherapy
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
Breast Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Bladder Cancer

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

— Dr Simon Russell

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Oncology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cambridge (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-913819 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-46BCD566 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,714
Annual physical exam 99395 1,636
Vaccination administration 90471 308
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 83

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simon Russell
HEADSHOT
Simon Russell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Russell with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Russell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 62s
Meet Simon Russell

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Simon Russell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6821/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39148563 · cited by 162
  2. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simon Russell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8430/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38410870 · cited by 56
  3. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Simon Russell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1209/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30629169 · cited by 38
  4. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Simon Russell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7439/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34544412 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simon.russell@euroclinics.example

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
4.11
★★★★☆
3 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.2
Knowledge
4.2
Wait Time
3.9
Staff Friendliness
4.1
Ease Of Appointment
4.0
Value For Money
4.1
Would Recommend Pct
82.0
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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 Simon Russell's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Simon Russell 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

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  • What does Simon Russell specialise in?

    Simon Russell specialises in Oncology in Cambridge, GB. 31 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Simon Russell practise?

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  • What languages does Simon Russell speak?

    Simon Russell speaks English.

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