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Mr Nicholas Thomas

MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (England)(SN)

Neurosurgeon

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38 years of experience

London, W1G 8BJ

(+6 more)

38 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Rupert Obholzer, Professor Domenico Valenti and 16 other professionals

4.98

/5

(133 reviews)

Live bookings available

38 years of experience

London, W1G 8BJ

(+6 more)

38 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Rupert Obholzer, Professor Domenico Valenti and 16 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
22
7
Brain Tumours
20
8
Brain Surgery
18
9

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About Mr Nicholas Thomas

Mr. Nicholas Thomas is a consultant neurosurgeon based at the London Neurosurgery Partnership, part of HCA Healthcare UK. With a broad clinical practice, his subspecialty interests include anterior and lateral skull base surgery (including Vestibular Schwannoma surgery) and endoscopic pituitary and endoscopic skull base surgery (complex spinal surgery). His particular interests lie in chordoma, chondrosarcoma, basilar invagination, pituitary, craniopharyngioma, and acoustic neuroma. He also runs a national multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2.

Mr. Thomas qualified from the London Hospital in 1988. Following general surgical training, he completed the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 1993. He trained in neurosurgery at the Atkinson Morley Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and the National Hospital before completing a year’s spinal fellowship at Ohio State University.

After completing the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Surgical Neurology in 1998, Mr. Thomas was appointed as a consultant neurosurgeon at King’s College Hospital, London. Since then, he has served as a member of the paediatric auditory brainstem implantation team and as president of the British Skull Base Society and on the committee for the European Skull Base Society.

Mr. Thomas is a valued panel member of international workshops on endoscopic pituitary surgery as well as ‘open’ lateral skull base surgery. Since 1996, he has visited Sri Lanka to lecture and perform surgery with local neurosurgeons at the National Hospital and Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital in Colombo on a charitable basis. When away from his medical practice, Mr. Thomas has a passion for vintage cars, frequenting Goodwood Revival.


Subspecialties

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Skull-Base Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(137)
Skill Endorsements
(710)

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Lower Back Pain
22
7
Brain Tumours
20
8
Brain Surgery
18
9
Pituitary Tumour
14
11
Back Pain
9
9
Skull-Base Surgery
9
Leg Pain
8
10
Complex Spinal Disorders
6
6
Meningiomas
4
10
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
4
9
Lower Back Surgery
3
10
Discectomy
3
9
Epidural
3
8
Spine Tumours and Infections
2
9
Laminectomy
2
8
Neck Pain
2
7
Upper Back Pain
2
7
Facial Pain
2
7
Spinal Injections
2
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
2
Facet Joint Injection
1
10
CSF Disorders
1
9
Surgery for Myelopathy
1
8
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
1
8
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
1
7
Chronic Neck Pain
1
Brachalgia
1
Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)
1
Spinal Surgery
1
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
9
Sciatica
9
Spinal Decompression
9
Nerve Root Injection
9
Artificial Disc Replacement
9
Degenerative Disc Disease
9
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
9
Sciatica Surgery
9
Trigeminal Neuralgia
9
Gliomas
9
Metastases
9
Glioblastoma
9
Chiari Malformation
9
Craniotomy
9
Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical)
9
Video Consultation
8
Spinal Stenosis
8
Brain Aneurysm
8
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
8
Spinal Deformity
8
Hydrocephalus
8
Shunt for Hydrocephalus
8
Spinal Injections for Pain
8
Pineal Tumours
8
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
8
Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery (Keyhole)
8
Upper Limb Pain
8
Craniocervical Junction Surgery
8
Awake Craniotomy
8
Brain Haemorrhage
8
Brain Cancer
7
Ankylosing Spondylitis
7
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
7
Facet Joint Replacement
7
Vertebral Compression Fracture
7
Spine Fractures and Trauma
7
Coccyx Fracture
7
Spinal Pain
7
Craniopharyngiomas
7
Deep Brain Stimulation
7
Facial Pain Surgery
7
Nerve Tumours
7
Vertebroplasty
7
Foot Drop
7
Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery
7
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
7
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
6
Kyphoplasty
6
Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
6
Sports-Related Spine Injuries
6
Spinal Cord Tumour
6
Peripheral Nerve Injury
6
Brachial Plexus Injury
6
Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain)
6
Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy
6
Traumatic Brain Injury
6
Disc Injuries
6
Spinal Deformity Correction
5
Scoliosis
5
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
5
Complex Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
5
Myelitis
5
Lateral Access Spine Surgery
5
Stroke
4
Thoracic (Back) Surgery
4
Spine Fracture Surgery
4
Spinal Fusion
4
Arthritis (Spine)
4
Cyberknife Therapy
4
Nerve Repair (Post Paralysis)
4
Hypoxic/Anoxic Brain Injury
4
Moyamoya Disease
4
Lingual and ID Nerve Repairs
3
Scoliosis Surgery
3
Nerve Root Entrapment
3
Entrapment Neuropathy
3
Laser Ablation Brain Surgery
3
Craniofacial Reconstruction
2
Microdiscectomy
2
Brachial Plexus Injury (Obstetrics)
2
Acoustic Neuroma
1
Schwannoma
1
Tendon Transfer Surgery
1
Spinal Microsurgery
Foraminotomy
Arm Pain

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3281635


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1988


Qualifications

Education

MB BS 1988 University of London

FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Eng) The London Hospital 1993

FRCS in Surgical Neurology Atkinson Morley's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the National Hospital, Queen Square 1998

Professional Memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Royal Society of Medicine

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

UK President of the British Skull Base Society

West Kent Medical-Chirurgical Society

Specialist Register entry date

Neurosurgery From 03 Nov 1998


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

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

Fees

  • New appointment

    £330
  • Follow-up appointment

    £275
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ

4.75(3,360 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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The London Clinic

20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW

4.89(2,447 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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The Blackheath Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

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

4.85(1,955 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Devonshire Diagnostic Centre

16 Devonshire St, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7AF

4.75(566 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

London Neurosurgery Partnership

78 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HJ

4.90(165 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The London Clinic - 116 Harley Street

116 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7JL

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

78 Harley Street Consulting Rooms, part of HCA Healthcare

78 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HJ

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
22
7
Brain Tumours
20
8
Brain Surgery
18
9

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Nicholas Thomas is clear, reassuring, and professional in his patient interactions. Patients praise his comprehensive explanations for procedures such as major brain surgery, spinal stenosis, micro discectomy, or cervical spine issues. He provides outstanding care and expertise, ensuring patient understanding and comfort. Mr Thomas takes time to listen to concerns and gives thoughtful explanations and advice for management plans, inspiring confidence with his knowledge and calm manner. His expertise specifically addresses conditions including lower back pain and brain tumours.

5
verified patient
09 Oct 2026

All my visit was perfect.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
04 Oct 2026

We had requested that our son (adult) attended as he had concerns re potential spinal surgery on his Father. This was immediately agreed. Thank you.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
29 Sep 2026

I was very anxious on arrival to see Mr. Thomas but his warm, calm nature immediately put me at ease. Mr Thomas is professional and sensitive which can often be a difficult balance to find. He was able to talk through my case in a clear manner ensuring I understood the next steps. Mine is a complex case but I feel lucky to be under Mr Thomas’ care

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Sep 2026

We are extremely grateful to Mr Nicholas Thomas for the care, professionalism and kindness he showed my husband during our consultation. From the very beginning, he took the time to listen carefully, understand my husband’s condition and explain everything clearly and patiently, making sure that we both fully understood the situation and the next steps. After such a difficult period for my husband, meeting a doctor who combines exceptional professionalism with genuine compassion gave us so much confidence and reassurance. We never felt rushed, and we truly felt that my husband was in experienced and caring hands. We are now waiting for my husband’s surgery to be scheduled, and knowing that he will be under the care of Mr Thomas gives us great confidence. We are deeply thankful for the way he has treated us so far and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding, compassionate and highly professional specialist. Thank you, Mr Thomas, for everything you are doing for my husband.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
11 Sep 2026

I have a cyst on my pituitary gland. I was seen by Mr Thomas earlier this year and having seen the MRI , he immediately told me to have an eye investigation as he was concerned about how it was affecting the optic nerve. . I was seem by Moorfields twice as the issues with my vision corresponded with Mr Thomas’s concerns. This week, I noticed my vision was worse in my left eye and I immediately contacted mr Thomas’s office. I was booked in to see him within a day . He was extremely helpful, made me feel calmer and he will be removing the cyst as soon as the surgery is booked. I can’t thank and Thomas enough for raising the alarm in the first place, and then making time to see me so quickly and helping to expedite the surgery .

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
10 Sep 2026

On first meeting Mr Thomas, I felt extremely at ease. He was extremely professional and helpful and immediately I felt confident in his care. When I was admitted to hospital, he gave me a concise briefing on my procedure and the aftercare has been second to none.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
09 Sep 2026

I felt that he seemed to understand the difficulties I was explaining to him and be able to be flexible around next steps.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

Mr Thomas was Professional and informative as always. Really listening to what I had to say and fully explaining any plans

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Aug 2026

Excellent in every awy

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 Aug 2026

Superb experience from start to finish. Everything was explained very clearly and Mr Thomas was very generous with his time. My surgery was performed flawlessly and he offered excellent post-operative care and advice.

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Skill Endorsements

An excellent and very experienced neurosurgeon

01 Jul 2026
Endorsed for
Leg Pain
Meningiomas
Back Pain

Mr Rupert Obholzer

Mr Rupert Obholzer

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

I worked with Nick for the last 20 years and he is an excellent neurosurgeon

26 May 2026
Endorsed for
Leg Pain
Video Consultation

Professor Domenico Valenti

Professor Domenico Valenti

Vascular Surgeon
Is a colleague

22 May 2026
Endorsed for
Leg Pain
Video Consultation

Dr Paul Kirk

Dr Paul Kirk

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

An extremely competent neurosurgeon

02 Oct 2025
Endorsed for
Antisnoring
Schwannoma

Mr Edward Pringle

Mr Edward Pringle

Ophthalmologist
I have looked after their patients
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Facial pain surgery - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial pain surgery - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Due to the complexity of the a facial pain surgical procedure, our neurosurgeons Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi share the responsibility of the surgery and work closely with ear, nose and throat skull-based surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons to combine expertise and make the operative outcome the best it can be. The Headache and Facial Pain Service at HCA Healthcare UK offers a dedicated team of expert consultant neurologists and neurosurgeons with state-of-the-art diagnostics for some of the very best support and interventions that London and the UK has to offer.

16 November 2023

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Facial Pain treatment plan – Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial Pain treatment plan – Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

The Headache and Facial Pain service prides itself on its multidisciplinary approach (MDT) for every patient, where we will determine the most appropriate tr...

16 November 2023

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Facial pain diagnosis - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial pain diagnosis - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

At the Headache and Facial Pain Service we know how difficult it can be to get an accurate diagnosis, given there are so many possible causes. Consultant neu...

16 November 2023

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Facial pain conditions - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial pain conditions - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Consultant neurosurgeons Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi discuss what facial pain conditions we treat as part of the Headache and Facial Pain Service. The Headache and Facial Pain Service at HCA Healthcare UK offers a dedicated team of expert consultant neurologists and neurosurgeons with state-of-the-art diagnostics for some of the very best support and interventions that London and the UK has to offer.

16 November 2023

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Mr Nicholas Thomas's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 133 reviews.

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Mr Nicholas Thomas speaks English

Where is Mr Nicholas Thomas located?

Mr Nicholas Thomas primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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Mr Nicholas Thomas is working Wednesday (13:30 - 18:00)

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