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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

(+5 more)

37 connections in healthcare

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

4.98

/5

(120 reviews)

Live bookings available

38 years of experience

London, W1G 8BJ

(+5 more)

37 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

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

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
19
7
Brain Tumours
17
8
Brain Surgery
14
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
(121)
Skill Endorsements
(710)

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Lower Back Pain
19
7
Brain Tumours
17
8
Brain Surgery
14
9
Pituitary Tumour
11
11
Leg Pain
7
10
Back Pain
8
9
Meningiomas
4
10
Lower Back Surgery
3
10
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
4
9
Discectomy
3
9
Complex Spinal Disorders
6
6
Facet Joint Injection
1
10
Epidural
3
8
Spine Tumours and Infections
2
9
CSF Disorders
1
9
Neck Pain
2
7
Slipped / Prolapsed / Herniated Disc
9
Sciatica
9
Spinal Decompression
9
Nerve Root Injection
9
Laminectomy
1
8
Artificial Disc Replacement
9
Degenerative Disc Disease
9
Upper Back Pain
2
7
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
9
Surgery for Myelopathy
1
8
Sciatica Surgery
9
Trigeminal Neuralgia
9
Gliomas
9
Metastases
9
Glioblastoma
9
Chiari Malformation
9
Facial Pain
2
7
Craniotomy
9
Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical)
9
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
1
8
Skull-Base Surgery
9
Video Consultation
8
Spinal Stenosis
8
Brain Aneurysm
8
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
8
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
1
7
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
Spinal Injections
2
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
2
Acoustic Neuroma
1
Chronic Neck Pain
1
Schwannoma
1
Tendon Transfer Surgery
1
Brachalgia
1
Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)
1
Spinal 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

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The PHC
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Benenden Health
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva 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(3,285 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(2,290 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

4.84(1,810 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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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

London Neurosurgery Partnership

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

4.91(162 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

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
19
7
Brain Tumours
17
8
Brain Surgery
14
9

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Nicholas Thomas is reassuring and clear with all patients, taking time to listen. He is an expert neurosurgeon, giving advice and doing difficult operations such as micro discectomy, brain surgery, and spine repair. Patients find his professional manner helpful, making hard times easier. His help is sought for both spinal and brain problems.

5
verified patient
09 Jul 2026

I’ve visited Mr Thomas a few times now and always been given very clear advice. Very personable and efficient, making me feel I’m in excellent hands. Strongly recommend.

5
verified patient
29 Jun 2026

Mr Thomas is an angel to deal with. So kind and explains everything.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Jun 2026

Mr Thomas is the kindest angel. calm and no ego! he is my favourite surgeon.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Jun 2026

Excellent

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Jun 2026

I was due to travel to London to see Mr. Thomas on the hottest day ever in the UK. After a brief phone call to his secretary on the morning of the appointment he was so helpful in agreeing to a phone consultation to save me travelling from the south coast. I couldn't fault Mr. Thomas in any way, he described my situation precisely so that I understood my situation. Friendly and very professional, first class thank you.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
25 Jun 2026

Mr Thomas explained the MRI scan and x ray very succinctly so I understood the fundamentals of my condition. I explained my symptoms and various areas of pain particularly in the leg which he addressed in detail and also went through the conclusions the hospital had made. These he could dismiss from the evidence on the MRI scan. He gave me advice on what to do and not do over the next few weeks and arranged a follow up appointment the day after I saw him. He also gave me advice on my medication and and how to lower the dosages,

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
22 Jun 2026

I saw Nick as a patient but have known him as a colleague for many years. He was highly professional, kind and conscientious in all aspect's of my care, as he always has been with absolutely all his patients. He is thorough and considerate and his treatment plan was conservative and sensible. I highly recommend Mr Thomas.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
22 Jun 2026

Had a telephone consultation with Mr Thomas. I was very pleased to be able to discuss my results via a telephone conversation rather than going to the clinic as it is a long distance for me and more convenient for a telephone call. Mr Thomas was able to explain in full detail my results of scan and explain everything to me.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
16 Jun 2026

What always stands out about Mr Thomas for me is his ability to pair clinical excellence with a genuinely patient-centered approach. He makes complex issues understandable, communicates with clarity, and approaches every conversation with a level of authenticity that's reassuring and human. He is generous with time, thoughtful in his explanations, and I always feel heard. My most recent visit reinforced how fortunate I am to be under the care of Mr Thomas.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
11 Jun 2026

I had my first post op follow up, 5 weeks after my operation. It was incredibly reassuring to see Mr Thomas and for me to hear his comments and thoughts on my recovery progress. I find him incredibly friendly and obviously knowledgeable but no question seems stupid or too many!

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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 120 reviews.

What languages does Mr Nicholas Thomas speak?

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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What are Mr Nicholas Thomas working hours?

Mr Nicholas Thomas is working Wednesday (13:30 - 18:00)

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