Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
MD PhD FICS FSSO FACS
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Live bookings available
21 years of experience
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
(+2 more)
32 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Edward Caruana, Dr. Syed Hassan and 4 other professionals
Live bookings available
21 years of experience
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
(+2 more)
32 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Edward Caruana, Dr. Syed Hassan and 4 other professionals
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About Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon Cleveland Clinic London
Specialist in Minimally Invasive (keyhole) and Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS
Fellow Internation College of Surgeons FICS
Fellow Society Surgical Oncology FSSO
Fellow Member Royal Society of Medicine RSM
Cpt (ret.) Army Medical Forces
Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos is a leading Consultant Thoracic Surgeon specialising in lung cancer surgery and minimally invasive robotic thoracic procedures at Cleveland Clinic London. He is widely recognised for his expertise in robotic lung cancer resection, offering patients the most advanced, precise, and least invasive surgical treatments available in the UK.
Mr Panagiotopoulos was part of the pioneering surgical team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) that performed London’s first robotic thoracic procedure in December 2015. Building on this milestone, he later joined Cleveland Clinic London, where he performed the hospital’s very first robotic thoracic surgery following its opening in April 2022.
Robotic lung surgery (lobectomy, segmentectomy, metastasectomy, lymph node resection, severe emphysema surgery
Robotic Thymectomy for myasthenia gravis, thymoma, thymic carcinoma, thymic cyst
Robotic resection pericardial cyst, bronchogenic cyst, retrosternal goitre
Robotic plication of the diaphragm, repair of ruptured diaphragm, diaphragmatic endometriosis
Robotic resection of schwannoma, chest wall tumour
Robotic surgery for hyperhidrosis, long QT syndrome
Robotic Thoracic endometriosis specialist (lung, diaphragm, pleura endometriosis)
Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum surgical and non surgical treatment (vacuum bell and brace)
Expert in the management of slipping rib syndrome , slipped rib syndrome, clicking rib. Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos leads an internationally renowned chest-wall clinic focused on diagnosis and management of rib abnormalities, including a dedicated slipping rib programme
Rib fracture, rib injury, chronic rib pain, xiphoid process pain
Lung nodule investigation
Robotic Navigational bronchoscopy : Robotic navigational bronchoscopy allows us to reach small, hard-to-access lung nodules with exceptional precision—often avoiding more invasive procedures. By combining advanced robotics, real-time navigation, and minimally invasive techniques, we can achieve more accurate diagnoses, improved safety, and faster recovery for patients.
Subspecialties
- Thoracic Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7076117
Education
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Medicine
Graduated 2005
Qualifications
Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon Cleveland Clinic London
Specialist in Minimally Invasive (keyhole) and Robotic Thoracic Surgery
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACS
Fellow Internation College of Surgeons FICS
Fellow Society Surgical Oncology FSSO
Fellow Member Royal Society of Medicine RSM
Cpt (ret.) Army Medical Forces
Languages spoken
- English
- German
- Greek
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £315
- Follow-up appointment: £220
Insurers
- General and Medical
- Saga Health Insurance
- The PHC
- Benenden Health
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- Bupa Fee Assured
- AXA Health
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Bupa
- WPA
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Aetna
- The Exeter
- Self-pay only
Location
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(1490)
24 Portland Pl, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU
(510)
Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre, 55 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, EC2R 6BH
Reviews
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Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos is consistently professional, caring, and kind in his patient interactions. Patients highlight his clear explanations before procedures such as robotic navigational bronchoscopy, slipping rib syndrome operations, and pericardial cyst removal. His team provides exceptional care and attention, leading to successful outcomes and effective recovery for conditions including pectus and hyperhidrosis. Many reviews mention excellence in thoracic surgery, particularly with robotic techniques, addressing conditions like lung cancer and rib issues.
Dr Panagiotopoulos is an outstanding doctor and surgeon. Throughout my medical treatment, he clearly explained every procedure and was always available to answer any questions. I felt well cared for at all times, and the service he provided was exceptional.
I booked a consultation with Dr Nikolaos and within 5 mins he was able to diagnose and explain everything to me clearly. Within 2 weeks I had a CT scan and was in surgery, everything was very smooth and easy, all of the staff were incredible and Dr Nikolaos checked up on me regularly and answered any questions I had. The hospital was like a 5 star hotel with an amazing view of Buckingham palace gardens, London eye and Big Ben.
Excellent care from Nik who is clearly one of the best
Dr Nick was excellent throughout my whole procedure, from explaining everything that was to be done at the beginning, to coming and seeing me after the operation to answer any questions (even though this was at the weekend). An excellent Surgeon who I would sincerely recommend.
I had a thoracoplasty surgery with Mr Panagiotopoulos to fix an acquired slipping rib and my experience with him from our consultation to the surgery was amazing. He understood the nature of my issue immediately and took his time explaining the problem and my options thoroughly. During the preparatory period and my hospital stay I felt that I was in the right hands at every step. I struggled with chronic pain for a long time due to the slipping rib, and finding Mr Panagiotopoulos gave me the peace of mind regarding a path to recovery I needed. I highly recommend Mr Panagiotopoulos for this particular issue
I have been impressed and delighted with my whole experience. My procedure was only yesterday for slipped rib syndrome, and cannot praise my consultant Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos and the staff at the Cleveland Clinic London enough. The service and communication throughout, as well as the operation itself, have been excellent.
Nikolas went above and beyond to help our family and we will be forever grateful. Would highly recommend his and his team’s services to anyone.
Exceptional doctor - both from a medical and a human standpoint. Not enough words to thank him for taking care of me during a difficult operation.
I met with Dr Nikolaos once before my surgery - he was so kind, easy to communicate with & explained things in a very reassuring manner. During my surgery he explained what to expect & it was no where near as scary as The internet would have you thinking! I saw him again for my follow up where he was happy to talk through everything , reassured me completely and never made me feel rushed or unimportant. A great Dr with a kind heart for all
Endorsements
Mr Edward Caruana
Cardiothoracic SurgeonMr Panagiotopoulos is a well respected heart and lung surgeon with a wealth of knowledge and a reputation for providing great service to his patients
13 Jul 2025
Dr. Syed Hassan
Respiratory Doctor
Dr Apostolos Konstantis
Oncologist
Mr Satheesh Iype
General Surgeon
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Robotic plication for paralysed diaphragm
The robotic approach for paralysed/ raised or ruptured diaphragm is associated with significant benefits for faster recovery, smaller scars and superior outcome
11 February 2025
meetings.ismics.org
Facilitating robotic thymectomy in patients with pectus excavatum deformity - PubMed
Robotic thymectomy is set to become the standard technique for thymectomy in patient affected by early stage thymic tumours ( thymoma and thymic carcinoma) and myasthenia gravis
11 February 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Managing slipping rib syndrome
Slipping rib syndrome (SRS) is a condition where the affected rib slips under the superior adjacent rib. During this movement the intercostal nerve is trapped triggering the symptoms. These include persistent discomfort, sharp pain in the lower ribs along with a burning sensation and possible radiating symptoms to the anterior ribs or the back. While still relatively unfamiliar to most healthcare providers it accounts for approximately five percent of all musculoskeletal chest pain. Initial diagnosis can be made with clinical examination and confirmed with a dynamic ultrasound along with intercostal nerve block injection. Conservative treatment include rest, analgesia, anti-inflammatory medication and surgery for the stabilisation of the rib can provide a definitive solution in selected patients.
11 February 2025
ribpain.co.uk
Most commonly affected ribs -Slipping rib syndrome
Slipping rib London - slipped rib surgical and non surgical treatment London
11 February 2025
ribpain.co.uk
FAQ
What are Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos's reviews like?
Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 53 reviews.
What languages does Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos speak?
Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos speaks English, German and Greek
Where is Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos located?
Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos is working Monday (09:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (09:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 20:00, 12:00 - 20:00), Thursday (09:00 - 20:00, 12:00 - 20:00), Friday (09:00 - 20:00), Saturday (09:00 - 14:00)
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