Dr. James Wilson
MBBS (Hons with Distinction) MRCP FRCR DPhil (Oxon)
24 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
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87 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Matthew Williams, Dr Matthew Knight and 10 other professionals
24 years of experience
London, SW5 0TU
(+6 more)
87 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Matthew Williams, Dr Matthew Knight and 10 other professionals
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About Dr. James Wilson
I am a Clinical Oncologist with over 20 years' experience specialising in lung and skin cancer treatment in central London, welcoming patients from across the UK and internationally. I offer initial video consultations for those travelling from outside London.
My approach focuses on creating personalised treatment plans that combine the latest cancer treatments with careful attention to managing side effects and maintaining quality of life. Having treated hundreds of patients throughout my career, I understand that every cancer journey is unique.
Key areas of expertise:
Cancer Types:
- Lung Cancer (non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and lung metastases)
- Thymic Tumours (thymoma and thymic carcinoma)
- Skin Cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
- Cancer that has spread to limited sites (oligometastatic disease)
Advanced Radiotherapy Technologies:
- Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) - reduces radiation to healthy tissues
- Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SABR/SBRT) - precision treatment for small tumours
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) - highly effective for brain metastases
- CyberKnife - robotic precision radiotherapy
- MRI-guided Radiotherapy (MR-Linac) - real-time imaging during treatment
Systemic Treatments:
- Immunotherapy - enhancing your immune system to fight cancer
- Targeted Therapy - treatments tailored to specific genetic mutations
- Chemotherapy - traditional cancer medications
- Combination treatments for optimal outcomes
Specialist Services:
- Brain metastases treatment
- Palliative radiotherapy for symptom control
- Keloid scar management (in collaboration with plastic surgeons)
Subspecialties
- Medical Oncology
- Clinical Oncology
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 6055599
Royal College of Radiologists
No. 312411
Education
University of Newcastle
Medicine
Graduated 2002
Qualifications
Education & Memberships
2002 MBBS (Honours with Distinction)
2005 Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)
2010 PhB (Philosophy) Magna cum laude, Pontificia Università Gregoriana
2016 DPhil (PhD, Radiobiology), University of Oxford
2016 Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- WPA
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Healix Health Services
- Bupa Fee Assured
- AXA Health
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- The Exeter
Fees
New appointment
£550Follow-up appointment
£350
Locations
Nuffield Health The Holly Hospital
High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex, United Kingdom, IG9 5HX
HCA Healthcare UK Sydney Street Outpatients
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre,102 Sydney Street Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6NJ
LOC - Leaders in Oncology Care
95 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AF
The London Clinic
20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW
Proton International London
1 Grafton Way Level B4, London, United Kingdom, WC1E 6DX
GenesisCare Centre for Radiotherapy at Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, Kensington, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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Dr. James Wilson is kind and clear with patients. He provides reassuring answers and detailed explanations. His direct, professional approach initiates quick treatment plans, including various radiotherapy procedures such as stereotactic radiotherapy. Patients highlight his expertise in lung cancer care and overall treatment effectiveness.
James is easy to talk to and explains complex things simply and wel, in a balanced way.
Dr Wilson values feedback like this enormously, and he's glad your Consultation felt worthwhile. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the very best.
Dr Wison was very clear in describing the treatment and very helpful in reaching my decision
We really appreciate you leaving this review. Dr Wilson is grateful for your kind feedback and glad the Consultation gave you what you needed. We hope it brings some reassurance as you move forward.
I came to Dr Wilson for a second opinion and I'm very glad I did. He is knowledgeable, professional and refreshingly honest, and he took the time to talk me through my situation properly rather than leaving me with more questions than I arrived with. What stood out most was the pace. Investigations that could have dragged on were organised almost immediately, and that speed took a real weight off my mind. I never once felt like just another appointment. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone wanting excellent care delivered quickly and with genuine care for the patient.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Dr Wilson will be very pleased to read it, and we're grateful for the trust you placed in him. Wishing you all the very best.
I found the experience with Dr. Wilson insightful and very positive, he was extremely personable and the analogies he used were very helpful in understanding the potential of targeted therapies. During my treatment with the NHS-over the past two years I have never seen sight of my scans so Dr. Wilson took time and shared the scans with me , helping me to understand my present condition. Following the consultation I felt I had a future and although my condition is not curative he enlightened me to the possibilities of treatments he could offer to prolong my life span. I cannot recommend Dr.Wilson enough.
Thank you so much for sharing this. We're really glad the Consultation gave you such clarity and reassurance at such an important time. Thank you again for taking the time to write such thoughtful words, it means a great deal to Dr Wilson and the team.
A visit with Doctor Wilson is always an excellent experience. His explanations are always very helpful and informative, he speaks clearly and calmly. He also listens attentively and acts positively on queries and issues raised with him.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. It's wonderful to hear the Consultation felt so clear and reassuring, and that you felt listened to. Dr Wilson will really appreciate you saying so. Take care for now.
Human and professional. And very efficient to prepare the next step
Thank you so much for these kind words. It's wonderful to hear Dr Wilson and the team came across with such warmth and professionalism, and that everything felt so well organised for you. Thank you again for taking the time to share this.
Dr Wilson made me feel relaxed as soon as I met him. I found his knowledge and advice to be above and beyond. And he made decisions I had to make a lot more easy.
Thank you so much for these kind words. We're so glad Dr Wilson was able to put you at ease and support you through such an important decision. Wishing you all the very best going forward.
My whole experience since a first met Dr Wilson and his team has been very positive.
Thank you so much for these kind words. We're so pleased your experience with Dr Wilson and the team has been such a positive one. We're glad to be able to help.
We had an online appointment for me to gain further wisdom and a second opinion about whether to undertake immunotherapy or not. The session was extremely helpful and informative.
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely feedback. We're delighted the Consultation gave you such helpful clarity for such an important decision. Dr Wilson will be so pleased to hear it, and we're always here if you need anything further.
During our video calls Dr Wilson was extremely helpful and knowledgeable during a difficult worrying time.
Thank you for sharing this. We know video consultations can be very helpful to patients at such a worrying time, so it's reassuring to hear Dr Wilson was able to put you at ease. Wishing you all the best going forward.
Skill Endorsements
A very good lung oncologist - a clear interest in patients and progress
10 Aug 2026
Dr Matthew Williams
OncologistDr Wilson is an experienced senior oncologist. I have referred patients to him for Lung Cancer care. He works as part of an extended multidisciplinary team and has an excellent administrative office that are very responsive to both patients and clinicians. Communication is vital in medicine, and even more so in Cancer care. Dr Wilson is an excellent collaborative communicator, and it is easy to see why patients recommend him so strongly.
09 Aug 2026
Dr Matthew Knight
Respiratory DoctorJames & I share a number of patients. He is a wonderful colleague: highly experienced, compassionate, and pragmatic. His patients feel safe in his care.
19 Feb 2026
Dr Emma Salisbury
NephrologistWonderful colleague, very knowledgeable and takes great care of his patients. An expert in cutting edge lung cancer treatments.
19 Mar 2025
Dr. Rudy Sinharay
Respiratory Doctor
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Dr James Wilson – Consultant Clinical Oncologist, London
Dr James Wilson specialises in lung cancer, skin cancer, and radiotherapy for any cancer that has spread. Based at London's leading private hospitals, he's known for accessing the most advanced treatments available - including proton beam therapy - and for never accepting delays in his patients' care.
01 June 2026
Stage 1 Lung Cancer Explained: Can It Be Cured - and What Are Your Options?
If you've just been diagnosed with Stage 1 lung cancer, you're not alone and you have options! In this video, Dr. James Wilson explains what Stage 1 means, how it's treated, and why early detection is so powerful. Stage 1 lung cancer treatment options Stage 1 lung cancer survival rate Can Stage 1 lung cancer be cured? The importance of lung cancer screening - early detection could save your life Whether you're exploring surgery or stereotactic radiotherapy, understanding your choices can change everything.
21 May 2026
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Facing Cancer with Urgency and Expertise
If you've just received a cancer diagnosis, you're likely feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, complex terminology, and a sense that time is slipping away. I understand that feeling deeply. In this video, I share my personal story and professional approach to cancer care. From early-stage lung cancer to more complex, metastatic cases, I work with urgency and precision to give my patients the best possible chance.
04 June 2026
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Finding An Oncologist For Your Cancer Care
If you've just been diagnosed with cancer, the next thing most people have to do is wait. Wait for the letter. Wait for the appointment. Wait to be seen. For many people with lung cancer, they don't even meet their oncologist until molecular profiling is back and that can take two to three weeks. That window doesn't have to be wasted time. In this video, I walk you through exactly what I would do if I'd just received a cancer diagnosis, so you can get to the right specialist quickly, make the most of that appointment, and go into treatment better prepared.
11 June 2026
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How Fast Can Lung Cancer Progress?
Lung cancer can progress at different speeds, sometimes over years, other times in weeks or months. Learn what affects growth rate and when to see a doctor.
16 June 2026
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The Benefits of Private Oncology Care | Dr James Wilson
How private oncology care can help you take control of your cancer journey. Shorter waits, cutting-edge technology, and personalised care.
31 January 2025
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Understanding the Symptoms of Skin Cancer | Dr James Wilson
Learn the crucial symptoms of skin cancer, from new growths and changing moles to non-healing sores. Early detection is key to saving lives.
31 January 2025
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On Time, Every Time: Why Punctuality Matters in Cancer Care | Dr. James Wilson
Dr. James Wilson explores the anxiety of waiting and its impact on cancer patients. Discover how his private oncology practice ensures punctual, unhurried consultations, timely results, and personalised care for a stress-free experience.
01 December 2024
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Long-Term Side Effects of Lung Cancer Radiotherapy: What You Need to Know - Dr James Wilson
Radiotherapy is a potentially curative treatment for lung cancer. However, like all medical treatments, it comes with potential side effects, some of which may persist long after the therapy has concluded. As the effectiveness of radiotherapy for lung cancer increases, and drug treatments improve the likelihood of long-term survival for patients with lung cancer, the […]
01 November 2024
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FAQ
What are Dr. James Wilson's reviews like?
Dr. James Wilson's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 101 reviews.
What languages does Dr. James Wilson speak?
Dr. James Wilson speaks English
Where is Dr. James Wilson located?
Dr. James Wilson primarily practices at Cromwell Hospital, located at 164-178 Cromwell Rd, London, United Kingdom, SW5 0TU
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