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Mr Matthew James
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Mr

Mr Matthew James

Plastic Surgery

4.95 · 78 verified reviews

English French
8,044+ Patients seen
13 Years in practice
8 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Mr Matthew James, Consultant Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, is a well-respected consultant working within the Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust. He currently holds the position of senior plastic and reconstructive surgeon within this Trust. He is highly specialised in the treatment of complex limb reconstruction, rheumatoid hands, tendon reconstruction, ganglions, peripheral nerve surgery, scaphoid surgery, carpal tunnel decompression and also wrist reconstruction. He is also highly competent in all other cosmetic and aesthetic surgery including minor skin surgery procedures, including skin cancer excision and scar revision.

Mr James is a highly successful surgeon and Medical Director of the Cavendish Clinics. He has developed this success through intense training around the world including London, Cambridge, Adelaide, Sydney and the renowned McIndoe Surgery Centre. He is a member of numerous professional organisations like the General Medical Council, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Medical Protection Society, and the British Association of Hand Surgeons. Additionally, he is an active researcher with numerous publications ad books to his name. He also engages in teaching, he teaches fellow surgeons in cosmetic surgery and hand and wrist reconstruction at the Royal College of Surgeons.

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

— Mr Matthew James

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Plastic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-372733 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-D489EA56 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 831
Annual physical exam 99395 1,817
Vaccination administration 90471 1,513
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 190

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Matthew James
HEADSHOT
Matthew James in consultation
IN OFFICE
Matthew James with the team
WITH TEAM
Matthew James at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Matthew James

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
    Matthew James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1123/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30491516 · cited by 159
  2. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6861/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38035810 · cited by 77
  3. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
    Matthew James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5259/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37608295 · cited by 155
  4. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matthew James, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1682/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33241487 · cited by 73

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
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014

Patient reviews

★ 4.95 78 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
5.00
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.70
Staff Friendliness
4.97
Ease Of Appointment
4.85
Value For Money
4.87
Would Recommend Pct
98
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-26

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-03

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-20

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 · mr.matthew.james@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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