MBChB, BSc, MRCP, PhD
28 years of experience
Leeds, LS8 1NT
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by Dr. Hassan Hameed, Mr Biswajit Ray and 4 other professionals
28 years of experience
Leeds, LS8 1NT
13 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Hassan Hameed, Mr Biswajit Ray and 4 other professionals
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Dr Jay Naik is a Consultant Medical Oncologist specialising exclusively in the medical treatment of breast cancer. He has over 20 years’ experience in cancer medicine, including more than 15 years as a consultant, and treats patients with early and advanced breast cancer, including complex and high-risk disease.
He is based at Harrogate District Hospital, where he is Clinical Lead for Research and local lead for clinical trials, ensuring patients have access to the latest evidence-based treatments and, where appropriate, novel therapies. He holds a PhD and is actively involved in research and education in breast cancer.
Dr Naik is known for his clear, compassionate, and honest approach to care. He places strong emphasis on shared decision-making, taking time to understand each patient’s priorities and to explain treatment options, benefits, and risks in a straightforward and transparent way. Patients frequently seek his opinion for treatment planning, second opinions, and guidance through complex decisions.
From 2021 to 2024, Dr Naik served as Clinical Director of the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance Breast Optimal Pathways Group, helping to optimise breast cancer care delivery across a large regional cancer network.
He has a particular interest in, modern tumour testing, advanced and risk-specific communication, and co-facilitates the TARGET and TRUSTING courses developed by Professors Val Jenkins and Lesley Fallowfield (SHORE-C group), supporting clinicians in effective and empathetic communication with patients.
His commitment to patient-centred care has been recognised with several awards, including the Kate Granger Compassionate Care Award and the Making a Difference Award at Harrogate District Hospital.
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General Medical Council
No. 4514835
University of Leeds
Medicine
Graduated 1998
PhD, University of Leeds, 2009
Member Royal College of Physicians (London), 2001
MB ChB University of Leeds, 1998
BSc Molecular Biology and Biochemistry for Medicine, University of Leeds, 1995
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£300Follow-up appointment
£200Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT
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Dr Jay Naik consistently provides professional, empathetic, and kind care to his patients. Patients praise Dr Naik for his detailed, easy-to-understand explanations of treatment options, cutting through medical jargon, and his proactive research into individual cases. He builds trust through careful listening, answering all questions, and prioritising quality of life and individual needs during the cancer journey. His dedicated approach is evident across numerous patient journeys in medical oncology, particularly for breast cancer, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, with many consultations occurring via video.
The consultation was online. The explanations were all very clear and additional information was provided in response to questions. The consultant was very reassuring and addressed all concerns.
Since the onset of my breast cancer diagnoses I have felt complete reassurance that I have been truly cared for by Dr J Naik and his team. Dr Naik took time to explain every step of my treatment plan, making a very overwhelming, traumatic and stressful situation feel more manageable. I felt my appointments were never rushed and that no question I asked seemed silly. He always answered my questions with honestly, patience and clarity. I always felt the whole co-ordination with the rest of the oncology team felt connected and smooth throughout my entire chemo treatments. Outstanding, professional and I am incredibly grateful for Dr Naik's expertise, knowledge and kindness. Highly recommend to anyone who is navigating a cancer diagnoses. Tina
Caring and thorough and put me at ease straight away, at a Very stressful time
Compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive, with a remarkable ability to explain complex information in a clear and detailed way.
Dr Naik managed to make a very harrowing situation sound manageable and doable. I really appreciated his positive and kindness.
Dr Naik is an excellent consultant. He has supported me throughout my treatment so far and has taken every single concern and question seriously, acting quickly when new medication or support is needed. I couldn't ask for more.
Dr Naik is fantastic. He listened at ALL my questions and was able to answer them in a kind, empathetic and knowledgeable way. He isnot afraid of challenging a decision and actually likes being challenged. I am very grateful to him.
Dr Naik and Jill Maffey are more than amazing health professionals and experts in their roles, they are amazing individuals, supportive and kind people and they treat patients and family members like they are the most important people in the room, always going above and beyond in everything they do. Spire is a safe, welcoming, supportive, caring, clean, comforting, homely and pioneering environment to be treated in where nothing is ever too much trouble.
Dr Naik is always responsive, attentive, professional and friendly. He always explains everything brilliantly, goes above and beyond whats expected and this week explained how he had even referred my case to other cancer experts and explained the next steps and what to expect amazingly well.

Well thank you! That’s a really kind set of assessments from you and really genuinely glad that I hit the right notes with you. Getting it right for you is always at the heart of what I’m trying to do.
excellent colleague and oncologist
26 Aug 2026Dr. Hassan Hameed
OncologistDr Naik is a very professional, empathetic clinician , and provides care to his patients at very high standard. He prioritises patients quality of life and is very well liked by patients. Dr Naik is very proactive in research. He is very well trusted by patients and colleagues.
07 Jul 2026
Mr Biswajit Ray
General SurgeonDr Naik is an excellent Oncologist with a patient focused approach.
29 Mar 2026
Dr Andrew Conn
OncologistGreat Doctor with lots of experience .
15 Aug 2025
Dr Sree Rodda
OncologistFind out more on the Doctify Health hub for Dr Jay Naik's specialty, Oncology.
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Dr Jay Naik's overall patient rating is 4.96 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 51 reviews.
What languages does Dr Jay Naik speak?
Dr Jay Naik speaks English
Where is Dr Jay Naik located?
Dr Jay Naik primarily practices at Spire Leeds Hospital, located at Jackson Avenue Roundhay, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS8 1NT
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Dr Jay Naik is working Thursday (09:00 - 14:00)
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