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Professor Philip Drew

BSc, MBBS, MS , MD, FRCSEd, FRCSGlasg, FRCSEngFRCS(gen)

General Surgeon

36 years of experience

Truro, TR1 3UP

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by Professor Michael Douek, Mr Yazan Masannat

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36 years of experience

Truro, TR1 3UP

6 connections in healthcare

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by Professor Michael Douek, Mr Yazan Masannat

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About Professor Philip Drew

Professor Philip Drew is a consultant breast surgeon. His specialist areas include oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery, cosmetic and reconstruction breast surgery, transgender breast surgery, male breast disease (gynaecomastia) and breast diseases (cancer and benign).

After graduating from Imperial College London in 1990, Professor Drew began surgical training in London, Yorkshire and Wales. In addition to his MBBS degree, Professor Drew has a Master of Surgery and Doctor of Medicine with Honours. He also holds a certificate for the completion of training (CCT) in general surgery.

In 2000, Professor Drew became a senior lecturer in surgical oncology at Hull York Medical School, and was employed as the professor of tissue engineering in 2005. Since 2008, Professor Philip Drew has been working as a consultant general surgeon at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. He also has a special role as the honorary chair in surgery from Hull York Medical School.

His professional responsibilities include being a dedicated examiner for Imperial College London examinations and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is also a proud recipient of the annual Patey prize from the Surgical Research Society. He has also been awarded a Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons. The Hunterian Society, which was founded in 1819, is a society of London-based physicians and dentists.

Professor Drew has published work during his prestigious career, including numerous books and articles related to breast cancer and breast reconstruction. Since 2008, Professor Philip Drew has been working as a Consultant General Surgeon at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust. He also has a special role as the Honorary Chair in Surgery from Hull York Medical School.

His professional responsibilities include being a dedicated examiner for Imperial College London examinations and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments:

  • Breast Reduction
  • Surgery for gynaecomastia (breast development in men)
  • Breast Pain Management
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Cosmetic Breast Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gynaecomastia

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Subspecialties

  • Breast Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Breast Reduction
Surgery for Gynaecomastia (Breast Development in Men)
1
Breast Implants
Mastectomy
Breast Genetics
1
Breast Cancer
1
Malignant Breast Disease
1
Gender Affirmation Surgery
1
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Risk-Reducing Surgery
Rapid Diagnostics
Video Consultation
Therapeutic Mammoplasty
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Oncoplastic Surgery
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery
Liposuction
Female-to-Male (FTM) Top Surgery
Gynaecomastia (Hard Lump Surgery)
Gynaecomastia (Non-Surgical Reduction)
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
Excision of Benign Lesions
Breast Reconstruction with Fat Grafting Surgery
Axillary Clearance
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Acellular Dermal Matrix
Areola Reduction Surgery
Breast Surgery
Breast Implant Exchange
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Problems
Nipple Surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
Mastalgia (Breast Pain)
Implant Reconstruction
Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
Breast Lump Excision
Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
Breast Consultation
Tuberous Breasts
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy (Enlargement & Lift)
Capsular Contracture
Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
BRCA
Armpit Lump
Mammoplasty
Mastitis
Breast Uplift Surgery (Mastopexy)
Gynaecomastia
Breast Reconstruction
Benign Breast Disease
Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Breast Lump
Breast Pain Management
Breast Asymmetry

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3482955


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1990


Qualifications

  • MBBS St Mary's London 1990
  • Master of Surgery
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • FRCS Ed
  • FRCS Eng
  • FRCS Glasg
  • FRCS(gen) England 1999

Languages spoken

  • English

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Penventinnie Lane, Truro, United Kingdom, TR1 3UP

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Skill Endorsements

Skilled surgeon

23 Oct 2025
Endorsed for
Breast Genetics
Breast Surgery

Professor Michael Douek

Professor Michael Douek

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

Excellent colleague snd surgeon, highly recommended

20 Oct 2024
Endorsed for
Surgery for Gynaecomastia (Breast Development in Men)
Malignant Breast Disease
Breast Cancer

Mr Yazan Masannat

Mr Yazan Masannat

Breast Surgeon
Is a colleague