MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (England)(SN)
Neurosurgeon
37 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
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by Professor Domenico Valenti, Dr Paul Kirk and 15 other professionals
37 years of experience
London, W1G 8BJ
(+5 more)
36 connections in healthcare
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by Professor Domenico Valenti, Dr Paul Kirk and 15 other professionals
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 3281635
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1988
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
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35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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78 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HJ
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Mr Nicholas Thomas maintains professional and clear interactions with patients. He explains neurosurgical procedures, including brain surgery, cranioplasty, and spinal procedures for issues like herniated discs. Patients feel heard and confident from their first visit through recovery. He has wide experience with brain disorders and complex spinal conditions.
He is a leading expert in his field and he has the most reassuring manner. He provided excellent advice and support for a difficult problem. We ca not thank him enough. He personifies excellence.
Reassuring and took a lot of trouble to explain the situation
I found Dr Thomas to be excellent in all areas of getting my back issues sorted out
I would highly recommend Mr Thomas. He is extremely empathetic, has a reassuring demeanour, listens as well as communicating clearly. He took time to discuss my symptoms and made it easy to understand. Mr Thomas intervenes only when absolutely necessary and you definitely feel like you are in the safest pair of hands.
Initial consultatiomn and prompt follow up consultation.
As always excellent explanations and clear advice - outstanding
Dr Thomas has been excellent throughout—from initial phone consultations To preforming my micro discectomy..
I saw Mr Thomas today for a cervical spine issue following a fall last October. I found him to be a really humble, pleasant and caring surgeon, with an excellent 'bedside' manner. His knowledge of my condition was impeccable, and he put my mind at ease regarding surgery. He is a man whom I would trust completely to put my needs first as a patient.
I would have no hesitation in recommending him, helpful, cheery and patient, very rapid and helpful follow up letter
I worked with Nick for the last 20 years and he is an excellent neurosurgeon
26 May 2026
Professor Domenico Valenti
Vascular Surgeon
Dr Paul Kirk
CardiologistAn extremely competent neurosurgeon
02 Oct 2025
Mr Edward Pringle
OphthalmologistInnovative skull case surgeon top of field very honest high levels integrity
06 Apr 2025
Mr Adrian Casey
Neurosurgeon
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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.
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The Headache and Facial Pain service prides itself on its multidisciplinary approach (MDT) for every patient, where we will determine the most appropriate tr...
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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...
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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.
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Mr Nicholas Thomas speaks English
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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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