BSc (HB), MBChB, LRCP MRCS, FRCS (Glasg), FRCS (Plast)
Plastic Surgeon
42 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
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by Mr Farrukh Bajwa, Mr Amir Sriemevan and 9 other professionals
42 years of experience
Cambridge, CB2 8AF
(+1 more)
32 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Farrukh Bajwa, Mr Amir Sriemevan and 9 other professionals
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 3404085
University of Zambia
Medicine
Graduated 1984
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
Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
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
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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.
Professor Malata is professional, friendly and experienced surgery. My health is extremely complicated and my operation incredibly unusual. Not only did Professor Malata ensure I was kept abreast at all times, he explained everything including potential complications. The end result was far better than expected.
I couldn't be happier with my treatment! Prof Malata is an exceptional surgeon. He clearly explained the procedure and ensured I understood any risks, answered all my questions, and was generous with his time both pre and post op. I was very impressed with his care, consideration and surgical skill and I'm thrilled with the result.
Professor Malata performed a breast lift for me, in November 2025, and to say I'm delighted would be a huge understatement. At the age of 76, I now have breasts which don't embarrass me, in fact I'd show them to the world if I could!!
100% !!! Extremely happy from start to finish. Couldn't ask for more. Brilliant surgeon
He was kind and empathic and so patient My daughter Is autistic but is 100% able to make her own choices. Thank you
Professor Malata is professional, friendly, and an incredible surgeon. He was kind and attentive every appointment before and after surgery. He really listened to what I wanted for my end results, and my results are better than I could’ve even imagined.
Professor Malata is a very experienced surgeon who took time to explain the operation and aftercare. His calm and detailed approach to every meeting was thorough and detailed. His over professional and calm manner made me feel comfortable and confident in my decisions to undertake surgery. I am very happy with my results. .
Professor Malata is wonderful. He is very thorough and made sure all of my questions and concerns were covered. He is very professional and I could not be happier with the care he’s given and the results of my surgery are unmatched. I would recommend Professor Malata to anyone!
Professor Malata is lovely, puts you at ease immediately. He explains everything g very clearly & is very reassuring. He is obviously a very experienced surgeon with a great bedside manner.
Visited professor Malata about surgery. He was knowledgeable, professional, understanding and very thorough.
An excellent surgeon
10 Apr 2026
Mr Farrukh Bajwa
General Surgeon
Mr Amir Sriemevan
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
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Professor Charles Malata's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 133 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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