Prof
Prof Dariush Nikkhah
Plastic Surgery
About
Mr Nikkhah founded the London Microsurgery Group in 2021 which accepts referrals for complex microsurgical reconstructions after cancer and trauma. He is a leading international specialist in reconstructive microsurgery after cancer and trauma. His private practice is located in North London at St John and Elizabeth Hospital and The Royal Free Private Patients unit and HCA hospitals. Mr Nikkhah has a particular interest and is renowned for microsurgical breast reconstruction with the DIEP flap and TUG flap. Mr Nikkhah pioneered minimal access diep in the UK and performed the first robotic diep flap in the UK.
Mr Nikkhah received his undergraduate degree in Medicine at the University of Southampton. He completed his registrar training in London at The Royal Free, Barts, Great Ormond St Hospital for Children and Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. This was followed by a fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Royal Perth Hospital in Western Australia.
Mr Nikkhah’s research interests include improving outcomes in reconstructive surgery for patients with cancers of the breast, and soft tissue reconstruction of the hand. He is an Associate Professor at University College London and has given national and international lectures on a broad range of topics related to plastic surgery. He has published more than 182 scientific journal articles. He has edited two textbooks on reconstructive surgery with Springer Nature and Thieme. He is on the editorial board for Microsurgery Journal.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Dariush Nikkhah
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · Plastic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,355 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 213 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,117 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 362 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
DOI: 10.1309/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37561396 · cited by 91
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Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across
DOI: 10.3969/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31599849 · cited by 145
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Plastic Surgery European Annual Congress (Plastic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Plastic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.74
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.89
- Value For Money
- 4.91
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · dariush.nikkhah@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global