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Mr Thomas Handley

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Thomas Handley

8 years of experience

6,854+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Thomas Handley at a glance

Mr Thomas Handley is an Oral Maxillofacial Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Handley is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon working in NHS Lothian. His sub-specialty interest and main practice is in head and neck surgery for both benign and malignant conditions, with a particular interest in facial reconstruction with microvascular techniques.

He qualified with honours in dentistry at Newcastle University and again with honours in medicine and surgery at the University of Dundee. Following his basic and higher surgical training in the West of Scotland, he undertook a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology and reconstruction in the Ninth Peoples Hospital in Shanghai, China – which is one of the busiest oral cancer units in the world.

During his time in NHS Lothian he has developed a sentinel node biopsy service for head and neck cancer, as well as developing the use of 3D technology and planning in oral and maxillofacial surgery for the department.

He provides consultation and treatments for all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, salivary gland surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery, maxillofacial trauma and facial skin cancer surgery.

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

— Mr Thomas Handley

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-535418 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
#EB-D2CB814E · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,597
Annual physical exam 99395 1,123
Vaccination administration 90471 2,379
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 588

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Thomas Handley
HEADSHOT
Thomas Handley in consultation
IN OFFICE
Thomas Handley with the team
WITH TEAM
Thomas Handley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Thomas Handley

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
    Thomas Handley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8094/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30538712 · cited by 37
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery across GB
    Thomas Handley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9977/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31351045 · cited by 127

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oral Maxillofacial Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a oral maxillofacial surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · thomas.handley@euroclinics.example

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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

Mr Thomas Handley's Areas of Specialty

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Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

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  • What does Thomas Handley specialise in?

    Thomas Handley specialises in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in Edinburgh, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

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    Thomas Handley practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Thomas Handley speaks English.

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