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Trust score 8/100
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Professor
Professor Fausto Palazzo
English
Italian
2,815+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Professor Palazzo was appointed consultant in Endocrine Surgery at Hammersmith Hospital in 2004 where he specialises in thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal surgery. His main interests are in thyroid cancer, complex and re-operative parathyroid surgery and adrenal surgery. A
Prof Palazzo qualified in 1992 and undertook surgical training on the Cambridge & North East London rotations. Following 2 years of thyroid research at St Bartholomew's Hospital culminating in a Master of Surgery from University of London he undertook endocrine surgical specialist training in Oxford, Sydney and Marseille. He is one of the UK's most experienced endocrine surgeons having performed (to 2022) over 2700 thyroidectomies, over 2400 parathyroidectomies and over 600 adrenalectomies.
Prof Palazzo teaches at Imperial College and nationally and internationally to postgraduates. He has published in excess of 150 peer reviewed papers on all aspects of endocrine disease and surgery, has authored national guidelines both in the UK and overseas. He represents UK endocrine surgery internationally as UK delegate to the European Society of Endocrine Surgery and as a member of council of the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He was conferred the title of Professor by Imperial College in 2019.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• All aspects of thyroid disease & surgery - thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal disease.
• Minimally invasive endocrine surgery.
• Thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal surgery
• Minimal access surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid & adrenal glands
• Thyroid cancer
• Reoperative parathyroid surgery
Prof Palazzo qualified in 1992 and undertook surgical training on the Cambridge & North East London rotations. Following 2 years of thyroid research at St Bartholomew's Hospital culminating in a Master of Surgery from University of London he undertook endocrine surgical specialist training in Oxford, Sydney and Marseille. He is one of the UK's most experienced endocrine surgeons having performed (to 2022) over 2700 thyroidectomies, over 2400 parathyroidectomies and over 600 adrenalectomies.
Prof Palazzo teaches at Imperial College and nationally and internationally to postgraduates. He has published in excess of 150 peer reviewed papers on all aspects of endocrine disease and surgery, has authored national guidelines both in the UK and overseas. He represents UK endocrine surgery internationally as UK delegate to the European Society of Endocrine Surgery and as a member of council of the International Association of Endocrine Surgeons. He was conferred the title of Professor by Imperial College in 2019.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
• All aspects of thyroid disease & surgery - thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, adrenal disease.
• Minimally invasive endocrine surgery.
• Thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal surgery
• Minimal access surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid & adrenal glands
• Thyroid cancer
• Reoperative parathyroid surgery
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor Fausto Palazzo
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · General Surgery
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — 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 | 2,670 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 280 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 912 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,191 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 8
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.5393/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34569515 · cited by 6
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Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2475/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32596004 · cited by 180
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European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3969/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38142747 · cited by 58
Invited talks
- Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2019
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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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 · mr.fausto.palazzo@euroclinics.example
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