Professor Charles Malata
BSc (HB), MBChB, LRCP MRCS, FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (Plast)
Plastic Surgeon
42 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
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31 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Richard Hartley, Mr Mark Latimer and 7 other professionals
42 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
(+1 more)
31 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Richard Hartley, Mr Mark Latimer and 7 other professionals
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About Professor Charles Malata
Professor Charles Malata is a British and American trained consultant plastic surgeon specialising in breast augmentation (boob jobs), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast reduction, rhinoplasty (nose jobs), breast reconstruction after mastectomy (DIEP flap reconstruction), facelift and body contouring after weight loss. He is the most senior reconstructive breast plastic surgeon at the Cambridge Breast Unit at Addenbrooke's University Hospital, Cambridge and was also voted by his colleagues and peers as one of the top ten breast plastic surgeons in the country. He undertakes the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery both in Cambridge and Peterborough. His before and after photographs can be found on his Instagram, website, as well as in his extensive medical publications. He was recently featured in season 2 of the BBC docu-series Surgeons: At The Edge of Life.
Professor Malata graduated from the University of Zambia Medical School in 1984 and then carried out his general surgical training on the Newcastle & Leeds University Hospital rotations. He underwent plastic surgery training at the prestigious and world famous Canniesburn Hospital in Glasgow obtaining the Intercollegiate FRCS in Plastic Surgery in 1997. He then took up substantive subspecialty fellowships in breast & cosmetic surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC and Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He has been a consultant cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon both privately and in the NHS in Cambridge and Peterborough since 1999.
He is a research professor (visiting professor) at Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine and lectures both nationally and internationally on aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery and microvascular free flap surgery. He was the President of the European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR) in 2011-2013 and has an active academic and clinical research interest with over 300 publications including over 150 peer-reviewed PubMed articles and currently supervises research projects for PhD & MSc students, registrars and medical students. In addition, he works as an associate editor for Frontiers in Plastic Surgery and is an editorial board member of the European Surgical Research Journal and Gland Surgery Journal. Hlso recently voted by his peers as one of the top 10 breast plastic surgeons in the UK, showing his high level of expertise.
Subspecialties
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery•
- Breast Surgery•
- Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery•
- Reconstructive Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 3404085
Education
University of Zambia
Medicine
Graduated 1984
Qualifications
Education
BSc (HB)
MBChB
LRCP MRCS
FRCS (Glasg)
FRCS (Plast)
Professional Experience
• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital (2001 - present)
• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Fitzwilliam Private Hospital, Peterborough (1999 - present)
• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge (1999 - present)
• Editorial Board Member, European Surgical Research Journal (2011 - present)
• President of the European Society for Surgical Research (2011 - 2013)
• Co-opted Member, British Standards Institution Technical Committee on Breast Implants (1992 - 1994)
• Honorary Member, Department of Health Subcommittee on Breast Implant Safety (1992)
Memberships
• International Candidate American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• British Association of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
• UK Association of University and Academic Surgeons
• European Society for Surgical Research (ESSR)
• PRASIS
• British Medical Association
CAPSCO
Publications
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01 / 11 / 2023
A comparison of presentations and outcomes of salvage versus non-salvage abdominal free flap breast reconstructions-Results of a 15-year tertiary referral centre review - PubMed
Published in PLOS ONE
28 / 06 / 2023
Oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery - PubMed
Published in Frontiers in Oncology
12 / 05 / 2023
Increased Production of Abdominal Donor Site Fluid Following Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction With Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Versus Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps - PubMed
Published in Cureus
12 / 04 / 2023
Bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy and reconstruction-A 12-year review of methodological trends and outcomes at a tertiary referral centre - PubMed
Published in PLoS One
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £0
Insurers
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Cigna
- WPA
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
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Reviews
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Professor Charles Malata is professional, thorough, kind, and reassuring in his patient interactions. He explains every detail, covering aspects from recovery expectations to realistic outcomes for procedures such as breast reduction, abdominoplasty, and deep plane facelift. Patients feel at ease and well-informed, noting his attentive approach leads to excellent, life-changing results and renewed confidence. These reviews underscore his professionalism, clear explanations, and successful outcomes, particularly for breast reduction and abdominoplasty.
Excellent experience. Professor Malata is very easy to talk to and listens to any concerns you may have and explains everything in great detail.
Professor Malata was great! He was very thorough and explained everything so well! He was also very kind! I appreciate him and his work so much!
So informative about my procedure/s, Prof Malata took great care to ensure I was fully informed. So generous with his time and knowledge and professional at all times.
The experience was very good. Prof. Malata was very personable and put me at my ease immediately.
Professor Malata and his team are very professional, knowledgeable and kind.
I found Mr Malata a Great Doctor. He listened to what I wanted and then went through every detail thoroughly to help me understand what out come I could Achieve.
I recently saw Professor Malata for an assessment regarding a possible fleur-de-lys abdominoplasty, and was impressed. He was welcoming, professional, and thorough. He took the time to really listen to my concerns and talk me through the procedure in clear and honest terms, covering every aspect — from recovery expectations to realistic outcomes. What stood out most was his approachable manner and genuine care. I never felt rushed or under any pressure, and left the consultation feeling completely reassured and well-informed.
Dr Malata has been so helpful throughout the whole process, he paid close attention to everything I said was important to me and kept thorough notes that he's referred back to. Dr Malata has answered all my questions with great detail and care, I've felt comfortable and in safe hands. I'm so pleased with the results and grateful for the quality of care I've received.
I felt nervous before I entered the consultation room as its a big decision to make. However, I felt completely as ease as soon as I met Professor Malata. He asked me many questions which helped confirm in my mind that it is the right decision and the whole procedure was well explained including what to expect afterwards. The nurse on duty, Jenny, was also lovely and I felt relaxed during the examination as were just chatting away
An absolute pleasure to meet and get advice and a comprehensive consultation with Professor Malata. Hopefully I will be able to have my required surgery co.pleted by him in the future.
Endorsements
Mr Richard Hartley
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Mark Latimer
Orthopaedic SurgeonProf Malata is an excellent Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgery colleague
19 Jul 2024
Mr Yazan Masannat
Breast Surgeon
Mr Jamil Ahmed
Plastic SurgeonFAQ
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Professor Charles Malata's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 120 reviews.
What languages does Professor Charles Malata speak?
Professor Charles Malata speaks English
Where is Professor Charles Malata located?
Professor Charles Malata primarily practices at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, located at 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
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Professor Charles Malata is working Monday (16:00 - 21:00, 14:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 13:00), Friday (09:00 - 16:00)
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