Mr Simon Withey
MB BS, MS, FRCS, FRCS(Ed), FRCS(Plast)
41 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
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21 connections in healthcare
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by Mr George Murphy, Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar and 4 other professionals
41 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
(+7 more)
21 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr George Murphy, Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar and 4 other professionals
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About Mr Simon Withey
Mr Simon Withey is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Barts Health NHS Trust. He sees patients privately at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth and King Edward VII's Hospital. He specialises in all aspects of cosmetic and plastic surgery and has a special interest in Facial, Chest Wall, Abdominal Wall reconstruction surgeries, as well as breast reconstruction, skin cancer and wound management.
Mr Withey graduated from the University of London in 1984 before continuing with surgical training at several teaching hospitals. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1989 and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1990. He then undertook two years of postgraduate surgical research and attained a Master of Surgery. He trained in plastic surgery in London and completed the Plastic Surgery Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1998.
After completing surgical training in England, he was awarded a travelling fellowship by the British Association of Plastic Surgeons and spent a year in Paris, gaining further experience in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He has been actively involved in plastic surgery research and has presented at both national and international surgical meetings.
He also regularly teaches plastic surgery trainees at the Royal College of Surgeons. Mr Withey has a key role in improving and setting standards for plastic surgery and has provided expert advice to various regulatory bodies, including the GMC, the MHRA, and the CQC. He has also given evidence to the House of Commons Health Select Committee, the Scottish Parliament and an EU Parliamentary Committee. He is the former President of the British Association of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and is a full member of the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).
Subspecialties
- Paediatric Plastic Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
- Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Craniofacial Surgery
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Registered with
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
No. 10147
General Medical Council
No. 2954709
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
No. 001015
Qualifications
MBBS 1984 University of London
MS
FRCS
FRCS(Ed)
FRCS(Plast)
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Freedom Health Insurance
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- WPA
- Bupa
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- AXA Health
- Saga Health Insurance
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Aetna
- The PHC
- Benenden Health
- General and Medical
Fees
New appointment
£300Follow-up appointment
£175
Locations
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital
60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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King Edward VII's Hospital
5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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HCA Healthcare UK The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY
HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
Welbeck
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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25 Harley Street
25 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QW
9 Harley Street
9 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
Weymouth Street Hospital
42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP
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AI Review Summary
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Mr Simon Withey displays excellent and professional qualities in patient interactions. He delivers great results across various procedures like breast reduction, tumour removal, and facial surgery. Patients note quick healing, minimal scarring, and natural-looking outcomes, combined with excellent care and clear explanations. His expertise in facial surgery stands out as a key area of practice among patients.
Mr Withey made me feel so comfortable, informed and prepared for the surgery, recovery and beyond. I also was grateful for his honesty for the results as I wanted to be realistic of what could be achieved. My results far surpassed what I ever expected - I couldn’t be happier. Mr Withey and his team were always on hand for any pre and post surgery questions which made recovery comfortable and gave me peace of mind.
I was very pleased with the care I received and as a result the wound is healing very well.
Mr Withey instilled confidence and made me entirely at ease. Backed up by excellent nursing staff. Similarly the anaesthetist was EXCELLENT.
I was looked after well and my surgery results have come out great. It was also explained to me very thoroughly what would happen during the procedure which helped me feel comfortable during the whole process.
Now going into week 6 post-surgery, I could not be happier with the outcome. One of my biggest reassurances after consulting with two other surgeons beforehand was knowing that I had chose the right surgeon, Mr Withey. Not only did he take great care to give me the smaller breasts I wanted, but he also created such beautifully shaped results. Strange as it might sound, I actually enjoyed the whole process, with very little pain or discomfort, and I felt fully supported at all times. I genuinely could not recommend Mr Withey and his team highly enough.
Best experience from a highly competent doctor who is an outstanding person.
I was referred to Mr Simon Withey by my Dermatologist, Prof.Malcolm Rustin for the removal of a malignant tumour on my face near my eye. I was very anxious but can't praise Mr Withey highly enough for his kindness, reassurance and the care given to me right from my initial consultation when he listened to all my concerns and clearly and carefully explained the proposed surgery. I was amazed how quick the procedure was. Even more significantly I was truly thrilled with the result, particularly than the cancer was totally removed, and I experienced absolutely no pain, numbness or discomfort afterwards. Mr Withey is truly an expert surgeon and was able to neatly close the wound without needing a skin graft. Now eight weeks later I don't even have as much as the faintest of a scar remaining. My family cant believe that I have even had any surgery! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Mr. Simon Withey.
Skill Endorsements
Mr George Murphy
Plastic SurgeonOne of the best plastic surgeon in the country does amazing chest wall work
30 Jan 2026
Mr Shyamsunder Kolvekar
Cardiothoracic SurgeonExcellent doctor and surgeon
15 Jan 2025DK
Dr Natasha Kapur
Dermatologist
Mr Yazan Masannat
Breast Surgeon
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Mr Simon Withey's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 65 reviews.
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Mr Simon Withey speaks English
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Mr Simon Withey primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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Mr Simon Withey is working Tuesday (09:00 - 18:30)
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