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Mr Matthew James

MBCHB FRCS eng FRCS (plastics)

Plastic Surgeon

33 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+4 more)

20 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr George Murphy, Mr Yazan Masannat and 5 other professionals

4.95

/5

(76 reviews)

33 years of experience

London, SE1 2PR

(+4 more)

20 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr George Murphy, Mr Yazan Masannat and 5 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Endorsements
Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
15
2
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
15
Face Lift
12
1

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About Mr Matthew James

Mr Matthew James, Consultant Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, is a well-respected consultant working within the Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust. He currently holds the position of senior plastic and reconstructive surgeon within this Trust. He is highly specialised in the treatment of complex limb reconstruction, rheumatoid hands, tendon reconstruction, ganglions, peripheral nerve surgery, scaphoid surgery, carpal tunnel decompression and also wrist reconstruction. He is also highly competent in all other cosmetic and aesthetic surgery including minor skin surgery procedures, including skin cancer excision and scar revision.

Mr James is a highly successful surgeon and Medical Director of the Cavendish Clinics. He has developed this success through intense training around the world including London, Cambridge, Adelaide, Sydney and the renowned McIndoe Surgery Centre. He is a member of numerous professional organisations like the General Medical Council, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Medical Protection Society, and the British Association of Hand Surgeons. Additionally, he is an active researcher with numerous publications ad books to his name. He also engages in teaching, he teaches fellow surgeons in cosmetic surgery and hand and wrist reconstruction at the Royal College of Surgeons.


Subspecialties

  • Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(113)
Endorsements
(28)

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Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
15
2
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
15
Face Lift
12
1
Breast Uplift Surgery (Mastopexy)
11
1
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
10
1
Mole Removal
5
Liposuction
3
1
Breast Reduction
4
Breast Implant Removal
3
1
Basal Cell Carcinoma
2
1
Lipoma Removal
1
2
Cosmetic Breast Surgery
1
2
Excess Skin Removal
3
Breast Implant Exchange
2
1
Cysts
1
1
Chemical Peel
2
Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)
1
1
Breast Implants
1
1
Arthritis (Hand)
2
Pinnaplasty
2
Hand & Wrist Surgery
2
Tendon Injuries
1
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
1
Otoplasty
1
Facelift
1
Hiatus Hernia
1
Melanoma
1
Gynaecomastia
1
Labiaplasty
1
Tendon Repair (Hand)
1
Surgery for Gynaecomastia (Breast Development in Men)
1
Scar Revision Surgery
1
Open Hernia Repair
1
Dupuytren's Contracture
1
Burns & Scalds
1
Brow Lift
1
Thigh Lift
1
Hand Flexor Tendon Injuries
1
Nipple Reconstruction
1
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
1
Nipple Surgery
1
Breast Consultation
1
Lipoma
1
Facial Surgery
1
Breast Surgery
1
Body Contouring Surgery
1
Diastasis Recti
1
SMAS Facelift
1
Arthritis
Breast Asymmetry
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Finger Injury
Fracture
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Hand Deformities
Hand Fractures
Hand Injury
Implant Reconstruction
Limb Reconstructive Surgery
Mammoplasty
Skin Cancer
Skin Grafts
Skin Tags
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3583911


Education

University of Birmingham

Medicine

Graduated 1992


Qualifications

  • Bachelor Medicine and Surgery Birmingham University 1992
  • FRCS, FRCS plast Royal College Surgeons 2004
  • Sydney Hand Fellowship Sydney Hand Unit 2004
  • McIndoe Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship McIndoe Surgical Centre 2006

Professional bodies:

  • British Society for Surgery of the Hand BSSH Full membership 2006
  • British Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons BSSH Full membership 2007

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £200.00
  • Follow-up appointment: £100.00

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • WPA
  • Vitality
  • The PHC
  • General and Medical
  • Healix Health Services
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Aetna

Location

All locations for Mr Matthew James

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital

4.82

(5109)

27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR

4.81

(4663)

St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS

4.84

(1581)

40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD

4.71

(273)

42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP

0

(0)

Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7EH

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Matthew James shows a professional, caring, and friendly manner with patients, creating confidence. His skill ensures good results for abdominoplasty, breast augmentation, breast uplift, and face lifts; patients report minimal pain, quick recovery, and well-healed scars. Mr James provides clear explanations and good aftercare; his team, including secretary Tracey, offers good support to patients. Overall feedback highlights life-changing results, increased confidence, and enduring positive outcomes.

5.0
verified patient
20 Feb 2026

A most friendly and efficient consultant. I have seen Mr. James several times now and I have always been pleased with my treatment and results !

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
19 Dec 2025

I underwent surgery at the end of September to repair an umbilical hernia, core stomach muscle repair, tummy tuck and liposuction. Having met Matt the year before when he carried out a bilateral earlobe repair to my badly split earlobes, I had no hesitation in asking him for his help and advice again. Due to the hernia and muscle separation, not to mention the large overhang I had following a hysterectomy a few years ago, I plucked up the courage to go ahead with surgery and I can honestly say it was the best decision I ever made. Three months on and already the results have superseded my expectations. I won't lie, I was scared stiff at the thought of such a major surgery, but after a couple of consultations prior to making a final decision, I felt completely reassured and certain that I wanted to go ahead. I was actually surprised how calm I felt on the day of surgery and I attribute this to Matt and his wonderful team at the Real Clinic, Battersea. My surgery was around 8.30am and I was home by 4pm that afternoon with Matt's mobile number in case of any worries or concerns. There is of course some pain and discomfort following any major surgery which I fully expected, but I was surprised that I only needed a combination of ibuprofen and paracetamol for the first few weeks. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Matt. He's a true genius and also very kind and genuinely caring of his patients. Thanks again Matt, you've totally changed my life. I look and feel better than I have for many years!

5.0
verified patient
26 Nov 2025

Matthew James is an excellent surgeon. He has a compassionate approach. He is kind , patient and has a lovely manner. Very down to earth. I trust his judgement implicitly. I highly recommend him. Thank you Matthew for the great care and skilled surgery you performed on me. I am very happy with the result and I feel sure I will be as fit as a fiddle after my recovery.

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Reply from Matthew James
01 Dec 2025
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Thank you so much for the kind review. It has been a pleasure to look after you. I’m glad that you are now recovering. You’ve had a fantastic result and I’m very pleased. Best wishes, Matt.

5.0
verified patient
30 Oct 2025

OMG my name is Lesley Flynn, I’m 62 below the jawline my neck was drooping. Every single day I was unhappy. I decided to look into neck/ lower facelift. I saw one consultant. That did not go well.Then I remembered that my mother had full facelift 40; years ago at Blackheath hospital. I contacted them and got referred to Mr James. I went along to my appointment, decided “yes this is for me” I had surgery with Doctor Matthew James and it’s been totally life changing. I’m sooo happy.😃 From wearing a scarf or a high neck. To being able to wear a shirt. The simplest things in my life are normal again. Thank you to Tracey Dr James PR. Thank you to Dr James you have turned my life around for the better.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Matthew James
01 Dec 2025
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Lesley, thank you so much for the kind review. It makes me so happy when my patient’s feel they have well been looked after and had an excellent result. Best wishes Matt

5.0
verified patient
09 Jul 2025

Most fantastic experience with Mr James and his team at the Real clinic, his aura is absolutely undescribable, I had new implants which I’ve had in for 18 years I’ve also been suffering from capture contractor in one, so to have them replaced was quite daunting for myself but to have Mr James as my surgeon made this experience exceptional, two days after surgery I was able to do a drop off at school, the pain was so minimal and no bruising. The after-care has been fantastic. I would highly recommend Mr James to anybody that was getting surgery, especially if you’re a nervous person the comfortability of having him as your surgeon will make you feel so at ease.

5.0
verified patient
24 Apr 2025

After researching a number of surgeons, In 2014 I underwent abdominoplasty and muscle repair surgery with Mr. Mathew James. Although I was slim my tummy looked bloated and despite vigorous exercise my tummy never looked flat. Mr. James explained that my tummy muscles had become separated due to childbirth and could be reattached during the tummy tuck procedure. He explained all the pros, cons and risks in detail. I decided to go ahead with the procedure and I can honestly say that it has 100% positively changed how I feel about my body. Ten years later, I am now 69 years of age and my tummy is still flat, I can still feel my stomach muscles tighten when I exercise. The scar has faded to obscurity and I can still wear a bikini on the beach. in 2016 due to the positive experience I had with Mr. James (it was a no brainer) I decided to undergo a Blepharoplasty procedure and liposuction to get rid of the fat under my chin. I could only trust one surgeon to work on my face. The result was fantastic and within two weeks I was back at work looking refreshed. The results have been long-lasting and I am still very happy with the outcome of the procedure. In November 2024, once again visited Mr. James with a view to remove my breast implants and perform a breast uplift with fat transfer. Mr. James recommended that I should wait for the fat transfer as he felt that I would be happy with the breast size result following removal of my implants. I took his advice and am so pleased i did. Due to the menopause my breast size had increased and I don't need the fat transfer. I am now fiv...

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5.0
verified patient
23 Apr 2025

Very good indeed thanks to Matt. Took over a year for me to feel ready to have this surgery from first consult because it was so near my eyes. In that time I felt unrushed, not at all ‘pitched to’ and 100% understood in my anxiety about it. Little things like making it easy to carry on the conversation even after a year helped me reach my decision in my own time. On the day the clinic team were highly professional, and kind too. Im also delighted with the results.

5.0
verified patient
31 Mar 2025

I had a fantastic experience, from the initial consultation to the surgery and post op follow-up. Mr James' professional manner, humility and expertise reduced all my anxieties, instiling complete confidence. Thank you 🌻

5.0
verified patient
27 Feb 2025

Can’t thank Mr. James enough! After major weight loss, I met with a number of potential surgeons across the country, so I can say with confidence, everything from Matt’s professionalism to after care is unmatched. It’s now day 10 and I’m still stunned every time I look in the mirror— practically unrecognisable. I can only imagine how amazing it will look/feel as weeks go on. Suture line is neat, discreet and healing comfortably. Delighted with the results!

5.0
verified patient
27 Feb 2025

I was referred to Mr James by my consultant to find a solution for my reoccurring hernia. Mr James explained an abdominoplasty with a repair of the rectus divarication would solve the problem. Naturally I was very nervous and anxious about the surgery and recovery, however both Mr James and my consultant kept me calm through a clear line of communication. A big thank you to Mr James’ secretary Tracey Peters, who coordinated between the hospitals and consultants to get me in for surgery at a time convenient for me. The surgery itself was flawless, and my recovery has been incredibly smooth, thanks to his expertise. I experienced minimal discomfort, and so far the results are nothing short of amazing. Mr James is very passionate about his work and this is evident through the aftercare he provides. His skill, professionalism, and dedication to his patients are second to none. I am so grateful for the exceptional care I received throughout the entire process.

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Endorsements

20 Mar 2026
Endorsed for
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Tendon Injuries

Mr George Murphy

Mr George Murphy

Plastic Surgeon
Is a colleague

30 Dec 2024
Endorsed for
Reconstructive Surgery
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Mr Yazan Masannat

Mr Yazan Masannat

Breast Surgeon
Is a colleague

09 Aug 2024
Endorsed for
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Mr Jamil Ahmed

Mr Jamil Ahmed

Plastic Surgeon
Is a colleague

A hardworking, honest, talented, properly trained colleague.

25 Apr 2021
Endorsed for
Plastic Surgery
Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
Hand & Wrist Surgery

Mr Naveen Cavale

Mr Naveen Cavale

Plastic Surgeon
Is a colleague
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What are Mr Matthew James's reviews like?

Mr Matthew James's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 76 reviews.

What languages does Mr Matthew James speak?

Mr Matthew James speaks English and French

Where is Mr Matthew James located?

Mr Matthew James primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Mr Matthew James is working Wednesday (14:00 - 17:30, 09:30 - 13:00), Friday (15:00 - 18:00)

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