Dr. Matthew Brown
MBBS, MD(Res), FRCA, FFPMRCA, MRCS
21 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
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42 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Nicolo Battisti, Mr Deepu Sethi and 3 other professionals
21 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
(+5 more)
42 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Nicolo Battisti, Mr Deepu Sethi and 3 other professionals
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About Dr. Matthew Brown
Dr. Matthew Brown is a Consultant in Pain Medicine at the Royal Marsden Hospital. He completed his medical education at King's College London, graduating with distinction and earning numerous academic accolades, including the War Memorial and Wolfson Foundation Scholarships, as well as a University of London Convocation Award. His anaesthetic training took place within the Imperial School of Anaesthesia in London, where his passion for clinical research led him to secure a place in the prestigious National Institute for Health Research's Academic Clinical Fellowship Programme. This opportunity enabled him to conduct groundbreaking, award-winning research into pain at both Imperial College and King's College, London.
Dr. Brown received comprehensive training in pain medicine at two of the UK’s leading hospitals, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He later became the first anaesthetist to complete a Doctor of Medicine at the Institute of Cancer Research. His clinical practice focuses on a holistic approach to cancer-related pain management, utilising a variety of treatments aimed at reducing symptoms and improving patients’ functional abilities.
Dr. Brown's areas of expertise include chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, persistent post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain, visceral pain, painful bone metastases, musculoskeletal pain, pain management for cancer survivors, survivor wellness and rehabilitation, and the use of acupuncture to treat pain and manage hot flushes related to cancer treatment. Additionally, he is skilled in the management of opioid medications, ensuring optimal pain relief while minimising potential risks. His comprehensive, patient-centred approach makes him a leader in his field.
Dr. Brown has expertise in the following areas:
- Acupuncture
- Facial acupuncture
- Opioid management
- Video consultation
- Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
- Persistent post-surgical pain
- Neuropathic pain
- Visceral pain
- Painful bone metastases
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Pain in cancer survivors
- Survivor wellness and rehabilitation
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6103873
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2004
Qualifications
MBBS - University of London – 2004
MRCS
FRCA
FFPMRCA
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- The Exeter
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Aviva Health
- Cigna
- Bupa
- General and Medical
- AXA Health
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Vitality
- WPA
- Healix Health Services
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Saga Health Insurance
- Bupa Fee Assured
- Bupa Global
Locations
HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
Welbeck
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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LOC - Leaders in Oncology Care
95 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AF
The Royal Marsden - Chelsea
Fulham Road, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6JJ
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The Royal Marsden - Sutton
Downs Road, Sutton, United Kingdom, SM2 5PT
The Royal Marsden Private Care - Cavendish Square
19a Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0LP
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AI Review Summary
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Dr. Matthew Brown is professional, friendly, and kind. Patients report he puts them at ease, providing clear explanations. He helps patients with hot flushes, sleep issues, and post-chemotherapy symptoms, including neuropathy. Many patients learn self-needling to manage pain, particularly related to cancer.
I've had a number of sessions with Dr Brown for neuropathy and feel that he is very informative, has a good bedside manner, gives clear instructions, is very approachable and answered a lot of my questions!
Following major surgery, I've had to see several doctors for follow-up appointments, but Mr Brown really stood out. From my first consultation, I felt reassured that I was going to be helped. He listened carefully, took the time to explain everything clearly, and made me feel that my concerns were important. Mr Brown was thorough and ensured I was seen as quickly as possible, which I greatly appreciated. I'm very grateful for the care and support I received and would highly recommend him.
Dr Matthew Brown was friendly and very professional. He put me at ease by explaining everything in a way that I could understand. The treatment itself was really helpful and alleviated my pain successfully.
Dr Brown was thorough, professional and friendly. I felt reassured that he had a solid plan.
Asked direct questions, examined the correct areas of my anatomy in question. Gave concise and correct summary of the problem and discussed in detail the proposed medication cycle and prognosis of desired results. He is an amazing tool that has a definite place in my toolbox.
Dr Brown is the ultimate professional , personable and has treated me as an individual , tailoring the treatment depending on my feedback . He gave clear instructions when teaching self needling and I came away confident that I was able to complete the process and had a good understanding of how it works and assists to relieve the pain. Would highly recommended
I have had several acupuncture treatments to help with post chemo neuropathy as well as other post chemo symptoms. I found that Dr Brown was so kind and calming with all my sessions...I was very nervous having acupuncture! But with Dr Brown's help and reassurance I felt fine and well looked after. Dr Brown has such a positive energy that your worries are completely alleviate! Highly recommend!
The acupuncture helped me with both hot flushes and sleep. I highly recommend Dr Matthew Brown.
It was a pleasure to meet Dr Brown.He is very professional,kind,caring & uplifting.I had 5 sessions of acupuncture with him & felt so much better at each visit.I feel happier & have a lot more energy now.I am so grateful to him & will miss my weekly sessions. Patsy L.
Matt is an extremely knowledgeable and personable. I have worked down from a high level of morphine dosage and was suggested some alternative treatment options as part of my plan. I would like to say a big thank you and if needed in the future will sure to be in touch.
Skill Endorsements
I regularly refer patients with breast cancer to my colleague Dr Matthew Brown for acupuncture and have consistently received excellent feedback from all of them. He is highly skilled, compassionate, and delivers outstanding supportive care that makes a real difference to patients’ quality of life, symptom control and wellbeing. This also helps us medical oncologists to deliver effective treatments for our patients with breast cancer in various settings.
22 Jan 2026
Dr Nicolo Battisti
OncologistA trusted colleague and expert in his field.
11 Dec 2025
Mr Deepu Sethi
Orthopaedic SurgeonExcellent clinician - worked toghether on complex cases with very good outcomes
28 Jul 2025
Mr Walter Cazzaniga
UrologistMatthew is a anaesthetist with a specialist interest in pain management. He is very intelligent so can work through your issues and be clear as to what can help you and what you can expect. He is highly regarded. I very much enjoy working with him, confident when he is at the anaesthetic helm.
23 Mar 2025
Mr Declan Cahill
Urologist
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You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer - About The Pain - BBC Sounds
A consultant in pain medicine, Dr Matt Brown, joins Rachael, Deborah and Lauren to discuss cancer pain.
30 August 2018
bbc.co.uk
Commission on Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Dr Matt Brown serves as a commissioner on the Parliamentary Commission on Palliative and End of Life Care
01 April 2025
palliativecarecommission.uk
Pain in the Sun with Bowel Babe
PAIN is scary. Really scary. I’ve had two kids, I know what childbirth feels like. That was always my barometer – and then I was diagnosed with bowel cancer and pain took on a new meani…
18 October 2019
thesun.co.uk
Evaluation of a 12-week Mediterranean diet-based nutritional and educational programme for breast cancer survivors: impact on BMI, fatigue, dietary adherence, and menopausal symptoms
Breast cancer survivors commonly experience persistent symptoms after treatment. These include weight gain, fatigue, and menopausal symptoms, alo...
18 August 2025
frontiersin.org
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Dr. Matthew Brown's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 41 reviews.
What languages does Dr. Matthew Brown speak?
Dr. Matthew Brown speaks English
Where is Dr. Matthew Brown located?
Dr. Matthew Brown primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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