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Mr
Mr Edward Caruana
Cardiothoracic Surgery
English
2,468+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Caruana is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon offering private consultations by video or telephone, or in person at The Park Hospital (Nottingham) and Glenfield Hospital (Leicester), alongside a busy NHS practice at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
He qualified in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Malta, undertook specialist cardiothoracic surgical training across Cambridge, Nottingham and Leicester in the UK, and completed a fellowship in advanced single-incision keyhole thoracic surgery at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital in China - internationally recognised for technical expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and often regarded as a global benchmark in the field.
Mr Caruana holds specialist interest in pneumothorax (collapsed lung), breathlessness related to a raised or weak diaphragm (diaphragm elevation/paralysis), lung nodules that are small or where there is uncertainty about cancer, known lung cancer or cancer that has spread to the lung from elsewhere (metastatic disease), and chest pain related to injury or surgery.
Patient-centred care runs throughout Mr Caruana’s practice. Consultations are structured to support clear decisions and a plan that fits the patient’s goals, with information reviewed carefully and options explained in plain English. Where appropriate, Mr Caruana aims to use the least invasive approach that remains safe and effective, with a focus on the best possible outcomes, comfort, and recovery. Care can be coordinated with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), so that the right specialists are involved at the right time.
Mr Caruana sees patients for assessment and treatment of a broad range of chest (thoracic) surgical conditions, from common problems to complex cases, including:
• small lung nodules found on scans, where the cause is uncertain or there is concern about lung cancer (lung nodules), including diagnosis or guided surgery using ION robotic bronchoscopy where appropriate
• lung cancer and other lung tumours
• cancer that has spread to the lungs from elsewhere (lung metastases)
• tumours in the area between the lungs (mediastinal masses, including thymoma and retrosternal goitre)
• fluid around the lungs or around the heart (pleural effusion or pericardial effusion)
• chest wall lumps, including tumours
• narrowing or blockage of the breathing tubes, due to cancer or non-cancer causes (airway obstruction)
• collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
• breathlessness due to emphysema, including lung volume reduction
• positional or movement disorders of the diaphragm (diaphragm elevation, diaphragm paralysis, diaphragm eventration), including diaphragm plication
• a hole or weakness in the diaphragm (diaphragm hernia)
• endometriosis of the chest (thoracic endometriosis, catamenial pneumothorax)
• chest wall injury, including broken ribs (rib fractures)
• chest pain after surgery or injury, including when it becomes persistent
• chest infections requiring surgery (empyema)
• excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Second opinions are available for patients who would value reassurance or want to explore their options further.
Mr Caruana is active in research leadership and delivery, including involvement in national clinical trials. He has published over 60 peer‑reviewed articles, as well as book chapters and international clinical guidelines. He chairs the Diaphragm Working Group of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland (SCTS) and the Pleural Disease Working Group of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), and is a committee member of the UK Pleural Society. Mr Caruana holds an Honorary Lectureship at the University of Leicester and is Undergraduate Lead for Thoracic Surgery, where he set up a dedicated programme for medical students.
He qualified in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Malta, undertook specialist cardiothoracic surgical training across Cambridge, Nottingham and Leicester in the UK, and completed a fellowship in advanced single-incision keyhole thoracic surgery at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital in China - internationally recognised for technical expertise in minimally invasive thoracic surgery and often regarded as a global benchmark in the field.
Mr Caruana holds specialist interest in pneumothorax (collapsed lung), breathlessness related to a raised or weak diaphragm (diaphragm elevation/paralysis), lung nodules that are small or where there is uncertainty about cancer, known lung cancer or cancer that has spread to the lung from elsewhere (metastatic disease), and chest pain related to injury or surgery.
Patient-centred care runs throughout Mr Caruana’s practice. Consultations are structured to support clear decisions and a plan that fits the patient’s goals, with information reviewed carefully and options explained in plain English. Where appropriate, Mr Caruana aims to use the least invasive approach that remains safe and effective, with a focus on the best possible outcomes, comfort, and recovery. Care can be coordinated with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), so that the right specialists are involved at the right time.
Mr Caruana sees patients for assessment and treatment of a broad range of chest (thoracic) surgical conditions, from common problems to complex cases, including:
• small lung nodules found on scans, where the cause is uncertain or there is concern about lung cancer (lung nodules), including diagnosis or guided surgery using ION robotic bronchoscopy where appropriate
• lung cancer and other lung tumours
• cancer that has spread to the lungs from elsewhere (lung metastases)
• tumours in the area between the lungs (mediastinal masses, including thymoma and retrosternal goitre)
• fluid around the lungs or around the heart (pleural effusion or pericardial effusion)
• chest wall lumps, including tumours
• narrowing or blockage of the breathing tubes, due to cancer or non-cancer causes (airway obstruction)
• collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
• breathlessness due to emphysema, including lung volume reduction
• positional or movement disorders of the diaphragm (diaphragm elevation, diaphragm paralysis, diaphragm eventration), including diaphragm plication
• a hole or weakness in the diaphragm (diaphragm hernia)
• endometriosis of the chest (thoracic endometriosis, catamenial pneumothorax)
• chest wall injury, including broken ribs (rib fractures)
• chest pain after surgery or injury, including when it becomes persistent
• chest infections requiring surgery (empyema)
• excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Second opinions are available for patients who would value reassurance or want to explore their options further.
Mr Caruana is active in research leadership and delivery, including involvement in national clinical trials. He has published over 60 peer‑reviewed articles, as well as book chapters and international clinical guidelines. He chairs the Diaphragm Working Group of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland (SCTS) and the Pleural Disease Working Group of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS), and is a committee member of the UK Pleural Society. Mr Caruana holds an Honorary Lectureship at the University of Leicester and is Undergraduate Lead for Thoracic Surgery, where he set up a dedicated programme for medical students.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Edward Caruana
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 132 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,394 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,322 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,861 |
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: 15 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.4287/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37026357 · cited by 36
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.1785/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34619463 · cited by 38
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
DOI: 10.2878/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32619235 · cited by 168
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Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.3047/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34478076 · cited by 186
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic 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 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
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 Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · edward.caruana@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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