Dr Fiona McCarthy

Dr Fiona McCarthy is an accomplished Consultant Medical Oncologist who provides compassionate and evidence-based care for individuals navigating cancer diagnosis and treatment. Known for her patient-centred approach, Dr McCarthy combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to supportive care, ensuring that every patient receives a tailored treatment plan aligned with their personal health goals. Her practice encompasses medical oncology with a focus on improving quality of life and maintaining patient comfort throughout all stages of therapy.

Dr McCarthy completed her undergraduate medical degree (MB ChB) at the University of Sheffield in 2002. She achieved Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2007 before completing her specialist higher training in oncology across leading teaching hospitals in London. Demonstrating a strong interest in scientific advancement, Dr McCarthy was awarded a PhD by the University of London in 2017 for her research exploring the complex links between systemic inflammation and non-small cell lung cancer. She maintains active professional affiliations with the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Medicine.

With sub-specialist expertise in supportive onco-dermatology, Dr McCarthy focuses on the prevention and management of skin, hair, and nail side effects associated with modern cancer therapies. Her clinical interests encompass managing radiotherapy reactions, chemotherapy toxicities, and hair loss during and after treatment, alongside supportive aesthetic and restorative skin procedures designed to maintain skin integrity and enhance overall wellbeing during therapy.