Mr Ian King

Mr Ian King is a fully accredited UK‑trained Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, specialising in safe, natural‑looking results and patient centred care. He is on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery, he holds full memberships of BAPRAS and BAAPS, and he is certified on the Royal College of Surgeons Cosmetic Surgery Board, reflecting the highest possible standards of professional training and ethical practice.   With extensive experience across leading NHS and private hospitals, Mr Ian King combines advanced surgical skill with a warm, approachable style. His focus is on empowering patients with clear information, personalised treatment plans, and high quality aftercare. This patient first approach helps individuals make confident decisions at every stage of their treatment journey, an essential factor in how modern patients research and choose their surgeon online, as shown in recent digital behaviour studies.   Mr King has undertaken advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, microsurgery, reconstructive microsurgical trauma, and skin cancer surgery, ensuring expertise across both cosmetic and medically necessary procedures. He holds a substantive consultant post at the world famous Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and also holds an honorary consultant contract at the University Hospitals Sussex. His practice philosophy centres on safety, transparency, and achieving outcomes that respect each patient’s unique goals. Mr Ian King maintains a strong commitment to training and surgical innovation. As an Honorary Assistant Professor, he teaches regularly for Brighton and Sussex Medical School, delivering clinical training, and contributing to the development of future surgeons.   Mr Ian King has authored over 50 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and presented academic work at national and international conferences.   

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

1. 2004–2010
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

2. 2010–2014
   Residency · Plastic Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

3. 2014–2015
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Cleveland Clinic, US

1. 2014-09–2015-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

1. 1 Choose a slot
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: 19 · i10: 8

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Ian King, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.5238/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 134

2. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Ian King, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.6732/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 68

3. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Ian King, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.6033/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 162

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