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Mr
Mr Christopher Nicolay
General Surgery
English
11,824+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Christopher Nicolay is a highly experienced Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon based in London, with specialist expertise in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, bowel cancer surgery, proctology, colonoscopy, laser treatment, hernia repair and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
Mr Nicolay completed his undergraduate medical training at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, where he was awarded an MA in Natural Sciences, before going on to study medicine at Imperial College London, qualifying in 2004. He subsequently undertook a PhD in Organisational Health in Healthcare at Imperial College London. His higher surgical training was completed on the North West London Registrar Rotation, gaining broad experience across major London teaching hospitals.
He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in General Surgery in 2017 and joined the GMC Specialist Register. To further refine his specialist skills, Mr Nicolay completed the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery at Frimley Park Hospital in 2019.
Clinically, Mr Nicolay specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, bowel cancer, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, and the management of coloproctological conditions including haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures and fistula-in-ano. He also has significant expertise in hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. He is an active member of colorectal cancer and abdominal wall reconstruction multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital, where he also serves as Clinical Governance Lead for Planned Care within the Trust.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Nicolay has authored numerous papers published in peer-reviewed journals and remains actively involved in service development and governance. He currently holds a consultant post at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and sees private patients through the Trust’s private patient services, as well as at OneWelbeck and The Lister Hospital, Chelsea.
Mr Nicolay completed his undergraduate medical training at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, where he was awarded an MA in Natural Sciences, before going on to study medicine at Imperial College London, qualifying in 2004. He subsequently undertook a PhD in Organisational Health in Healthcare at Imperial College London. His higher surgical training was completed on the North West London Registrar Rotation, gaining broad experience across major London teaching hospitals.
He was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in General Surgery in 2017 and joined the GMC Specialist Register. To further refine his specialist skills, Mr Nicolay completed the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery at Frimley Park Hospital in 2019.
Clinically, Mr Nicolay specialises in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, bowel cancer, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy, and the management of coloproctological conditions including haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures and fistula-in-ano. He also has significant expertise in hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. He is an active member of colorectal cancer and abdominal wall reconstruction multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital, where he also serves as Clinical Governance Lead for Planned Care within the Trust.
In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Nicolay has authored numerous papers published in peer-reviewed journals and remains actively involved in service development and governance. He currently holds a consultant post at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and sees private patients through the Trust’s private patient services, as well as at OneWelbeck and The Lister Hospital, Chelsea.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Christopher Nicolay
Education & training
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2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of General Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,794 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 388 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,620 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 939 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.3499/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31762008 · cited by 90
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.9937/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33654884 · cited by 192
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Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
DOI: 10.4232/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34660974 · cited by 174
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Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across
DOI: 10.3082/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36207280 · cited by 116
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General 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 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
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- 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 General Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a general surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · christopher.nicolay@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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