FRCS (C-Th)
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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28 years of experience
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
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9 connections in healthcare
Live bookings available
28 years of experience
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
(+1 more)
9 connections in healthcare
Miss Carol Tan is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at Guys's Hospital in London. She was previously a Consultant at St George's Hospital and Honorary Consultant at Royal Marsden Hospital in London, UK. She qualified from the University of Bristol in 1997. Following the completion of basic surgical training she went to train in cardiothoracic surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, and the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. Her research was predominantly focused on pleural disease and she was involved in the UK multi centre MARS (Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery) trial, and is currently a member of the Trial Steering Committee for the MARS 2 Trial.
She was awarded the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) Scholarship for Thoracic Surgery and visited three large thoracic units in USA in 2009. She joined St George's Hospital as a consultant thoracic surgeon that same year, and subsequently was made Clinical Lead in the department. In 2023, she decided to return to her alma mater, Guy's Hospital, which is one of the largest Thoracic Surgical units in the UK.
She has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery including Robotic surgery, chest wall resection and reconstruction, thoracic oncology, pleural disease, pneumothorax, clinical trials and research. She has been heavily involved with NTN training in the UK as SCTS Thoracic Surgical Tutor in 2017 to 2020, and SCTS Education Secretary (2020 to 2022). She continues to be active within the SCTS and organises the thoracic programme for the annual scientific meeting as the Deputy Meeting Secretary.
She sees private patients at Cleveland Clinic London.
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General Medical Council
No. 4405609
University of Bristol
Medicine
Graduated 1997
Miss Carol Tan is a Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at Guy's Hospital. She qualified from the University of Bristol in 1997. Following the completion of basic surgical training she went to train in cardiothoracic surgery at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, and the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. She undertook Clinical attachments at Cedar Sinai Medical Centre, The Mayo Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital before taking up her first consultant position at St George's Hospital in 2009.
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24 Portland Pl, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU
A huge thank you to Miss Caril Tan. She is brilliant and provides an excellent service. I couldn’t wish for a better consultant to treat me. She explained everything to me in easy to understand terms for a non-medical person. Her knowledge, experience, thoroughness and care for her patients gave me lots of confidence. She is exemplary and marvellous. Maria
Saw me despite being very late, still gave me enough time and didn't feel rushed. Came out with an action plan.
Overall I was impressed by the cleanliness of the hospital. I was seen promptly and all staff I encountered were courteous and efficient.
I have immense gratitude for Miss Tan. Her work on my Thymectomy and follow up appointments has been second to none. I can only recommend. Forever grateful. Excellent bedside manner and friendly clear approach to the pre-op, the actual operation and post op appointments. I felt very secure in Miss Tan's hands.
I was extremely impressed by Ms Tan’s professionalism and straight forward approach but all carried out with a very friendly and calming manner. She gave me complete confidence in her from the very first appointment. I’m recovering well and extremely happy with the way the process has moved forward. I would highly recommend Ms Tan to anyone who may require her expertise in future and feel very looked after in regards to my ongoing scans and appointments with Ms Tan.

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Miss Carol Tan's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 7 reviews.
What languages does Miss Carol Tan speak?
Miss Carol Tan speaks English and Mandarin
Where is Miss Carol Tan located?
Miss Carol Tan primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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Miss Carol Tan is working Wednesday (08:00 - 12:00)
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