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Dr Russell Burcombe

Dr Russell Burcombe

Oncologist

Maidstone, ME19 4UA

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32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

26 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

49 recommendations for:

Breast Cancer(25)
Radiotherapy(8)
Chemotherapy(7)
Other(9)

Recent patient review

24 Mar 2024

I have been seeing Dr Burcombe for 10 years and always have appreciated his friendliness...

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About

Nothing prepares you for being told you have cancer. I've experienced first-hand in my own family the trauma that a cancer diagnosis, and treatment, causes to patients and the people close to them.

When patients are anxious and vulnerable they need kindness, empathy and somebody to listen and answer their questions, but above all, an experienced oncologist with good clinical judgement able to provide the best treatment.

My goal is to meet these needs and to be approachable and available for advice and support.

I qualified at The London Hospital Medical College in 1991. Four years later I entered oncology, training at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, The Middlesex and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals before becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists in 1998.

I interrupted my training to complete a Research Fellowship at Cancer Research UK's Gray Laboratory then broadened my experience with a spell as Consultant Radiation Oncologist in Christchurch, New Zealand.

In March 2004, I was appointed Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the Kent Oncology Centre, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

As Trustee of local charity Breast Cancer Kent, I have been closely involved in fund-raising to provide state-of-the-art equipment for the Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Breast Care Centres.

I work with Macmillan and Breast Cancer Now, supporting these great charities providing support and information for patients.

I believe it is important to promote secondary breast cancer initiatives and my efforts in this arena have met with strong approval from professionals and patients.

As well as running a busy clinical practice treating breast and lung cancers, I have a special interest in providing patient-friendly information for patients, developing the innovative Breast Radiotherapy Information film, which was followed in 2014 by a film on chemotherapy. This is now used widely to educate patients in Kent and endorsed by the UK Chemotherapy Partnership.

More recently I designed and launched the Breast Cancer Kent patient information smartphone App with the team from Patient Journey App, the first for breast cancer in the UK. It has received excellent reviews and was nominated as finalist in the Macmillan Professional Excellence Innovation Awards, 2021.

I was appointed Clinical Director of Breast Oncology at GenesisCare in 2021.

I contribute to the Kent Oncology Centre programme of clinical audit and research, have publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, and have delivered presentations at national breast and lung cancer meetings.

Special interests

  • Breast cancer
  • Secondary breast cancer
  • Lung cancer radiotherapy, including SABR

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Breast Cancer (51%)
  • Radiotherapy (16%)
  • Chemotherapy (14%)
  • Hormone Therapy (8%)
  • Clinical Oncology (4%)
  • Others (6%)

Subspecialties
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer

All conditions and treatments
  • Breast Cancer

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3563278


Qualifications
  • MD University of London 2009
  • FRCR Royal College of Radiologists 1998
  • MB BS The London Hospital Medical College 1991
  • MRCP Royal College of Physicians 1994
  • BSc Hons (Biochemisty) University of London 1988

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

insurers
  • Healix
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality Health
  • CS Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Simply Health
  • The Exeter

Location

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GenesisCare Maidstone

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17 Kings Hill Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME19 4UA
17 Kings Hill Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME19 4UA
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7FGM+CC, Hermitage Ln, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME16 9QQ
7FGM+CC, Hermitage Ln, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME16 9QQ
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*Star rating based on patient reviews

26 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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I have been seeing Dr Burcombe for 10 years and always have appreciated his friendliness underlined by a practical, knowlegable and direct manner. We have become good friends, I always leave reassured that I am in good hands. I couldn't wish for a better consultant.

24 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Reassuring, confident, empathetic style. Explained everything in terms that I could grasp. Loved the portal. Great engagement and surrounded by a top notch support team

14 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Barcombe really explained everything to me. He was clear, honest and reassuring. He took his time and I never felt rushed or that I was asking a silly question. Such a good experience at a difficult time.

22 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Excelente

18 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Helped greatly with coping with the trauma of the treatment process

24 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Burcombe has always been honest and clear with the situation and has enabled me to make decisions and within reason still feel in control of my body and situation

09 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Burcombe was the final piece of my breast cancer treatment team jigsaw. He instantly put me at ease with his easy manner and clear professionalism. He was up to speed with where I was in my treatment plan and spent a lot of time making sure that I completely understood and was comfortable with what was going to happen during radiotherapy. He made me feel really comfortable in asking any questions and was so clear & concise with his answers. I can’t say it’s been fun fighting (and beating) breast cancer over the last 12 months, but Dr Burcombe made such a hugely positive impact on my “journey”. I would highly recommend him to anyone unfortunate enough to need his professional services. Thank you

13 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My appointments with Dr Burcombe have always been fantastic. He has a very friendly warm manner which is what you need when you're feeling very scared and vulnerable. Dr Burcombe explains everything in way that is easier to understand, answered all my questions I had and welcomes any further queries. I feel very lucky to have been under his care. Thank you

06 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Radiotherapy
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

A complete gentleman. Caring and interested in you as a person, explained everything in a concise and understanding way.

22 Jun 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Breast Cancer

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr Russell was thorough, empathetic and patient at both our meetings.

26 May 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Radiotherapy
Breast Cancer
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Dr Russell Burcombe's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 26 reviews

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Dr Russell Burcombe speaks English

Where is Dr Russell Burcombe located?

Dr Russell Burcombe primarily practices at GenesisCare Maidstone, located at 17 Kings Hill Avenue, Maidstone, United Kingdom, ME19 4UA
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