Mr Jamie Vatish

Mr Jamie Vatish is a highly regarded consultant oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgeon and the lead for breast surgery in Birmingham. He specialises in the comprehensive surgical management of breast cancer and breast disease. He offers private care at The Harborne Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK) and The Priory Hospital, where he leads one-stop breast clinics providing rapid diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, and advanced reconstructive options. The breast service which he oversees at University Hospitals Birmingham is one of the largest in the UK and delivers tertiary level care for patients from across the Midlands with Breast Angiosarcoma and Inoperable Breast Cancer requiring Electrochemotherapy. His expertise was recently featured on the TV series, Surgeons: A matter of life or Death.

Mr Vatish is recognised for his expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery, combining cancer removal with techniques that preserve breast shape and appearance. He is one of the few surgeons in the West Midlands trained in partial breast reconstruction using chest wall perforator flaps, a technique that may prevent the need for mastectomy in selected patients. His specialist skills also include the management of benign breast disease, risk-reducing breast surgery, and rare implant-related conditions, including Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).

He graduated with honours in 2010 from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, London, also completing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After higher surgical training across the Midlands, he was awarded the prestigious National Fellowship in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery at the Leeds Breast Unit, where he gained advanced expertise in complex breast reconstruction and the treatment of immune-related cancers associated with implants.

Jamie has an extensive role in training the next generation of surgeons. He holds a degree in education, is a Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and is the lead trainer for breast surgeons in the West Midlands. He teaches at the Royal College of Surgeons, London and is an examiner for the National Oncoplastic Masters course. He is widely published in leading journals such as the Lancet, the British Journal of Surgery and the British Medical Journal.

Conditions commonly treated:

Breast cancer

Benign breast disease

Implant-related breast problems

Breast reduction surgery

Breast Health and Well-Being

Breast Cancer Family History

Specialist treatments offered:

– Oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery

– Chest wall perforator flap reconstruction

– Risk-reducing and implant-related surgery

· Complex implant problems

· Treatment for Breast Angiosarcoma

· Electrochemotherapy

Mr Vatish is known for his patient-centred approach, focusing on clear communication, compassionate care, and personalised surgical planning tailored to each patient’s preferences and clinical needs. His surgical outcomes are excellent with 5 star reviews on Doctify.