Mr Kislaya Thakur

Mr Kislaya Thakur is a Consultant Surgeon who covers many aspects of Breast conditions at BMI The Blackheath Hospital. He has an interest in breast cancer, gynaecomastia, problems with breastfeeding, breast lumps and inflammation etc. For greater patient awareness, he has set up a comprehensive screening service, involving a patient's family history and genetic risk factors for breast cancer. Apart from his experience as a Breast Surgeon, he also treats hernias, fissures, various lumps and bumps. Mr Thakur qualified in Medicine in 1988(MBBS) from the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences. In 1992, he was awarded a Master's degree in Surgery (MS), with his Thesis on Major Trauma outcomes. Following this, he completed a three year Senior Residency programme in Surgical Oncology. He moved to the UK in 1995 and undertook training at the Hedley Atkins Breast Unit at Guy's Hospital and at the HPB unit at King's College Hospital. He was appointed Consultant General Surgeon in 2003 and is the Lead for Breast Cancer for his Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). He is also the Clinical Director for Cancer in his NHS Trust. As well as being a Breast Surgeon, he also has experience with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Furthermore, he has presented his work and research at a number of national and international conferences and provides training for undergraduate medical students from GKT Medical School, London. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Surgery for Gynaecomastia (breast development in men) • Breast Pain Management • Breast Cancer Surgery • Mastectomy • Breast Conserving Surgery • Therapeutic Mammoplasty • Sentinel Node Biopsy • Axillary Node Clearance • Screening for Breast Cancer • Triple Assessment for Breast Problems/ Cancer • Microdochectomy • Procedures for Breast Infections/ Abscess • Open Hernia Repair • Breast Cancer • Gynaecomastia/ Breast Problems in Males • Mastalgia/ Breast Pain • Screening for Breast Cancer • Triple Assessment for Breast Problems/ Cancer • Family History of Breast Cancer & Genetics • Benign Breast Lumps • Nipple Discharge • Problems with Breast Feeding/ Lactation • Breast Infections/ Mastitis • Hernia

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

1. 2007–2013
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra (GB)

2. 2013–2017
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona (GB)

1. 2017-09–2018-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 20 · i10: 9

Selected publications

1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB

   Mr Kislaya Thakur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.7848/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 163

2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery

   Mr Kislaya Thakur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.5805/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 161

3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across GB

   Mr Kislaya Thakur, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.5254/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 143

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