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Dr Simon Russell

BSC, MBBS, MRCP, FRCP

Oncologist

30 years of experience

Cambridge, CB2 8AF

(+3 more)

4.11

/5

(3 reviews)

30 years of experience

Cambridge, CB2 8AF

(+3 more)

Areas of expertise

Breast Cancer
3
Radiotherapy
1
Brachytherapy

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About Dr Simon Russell

Dr Russell was appointed in 2003 as a Consultant Oncologist at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge and Hinchingbrooke Hospital. He joined the Cambridge Urology Partnership in April 2012.

Dr Russell trained at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals London where he was awarded a first-class honours degree with distinction and several academic prizes. Following general medical training at Guy's Hospital, he undertook his formal oncology training at Addenbrooke's Hospital Cambridge and University College Hospital, London.

Dr Russell is actively involved in clinical research and has been the principal investigator (PI) or co-investigator of more than thirty national trials.

He lectures widely and teaches on the Royal College of Radiology's Advanced Radiotherapy Course. He is the secretary of the British Uro-Oncology Group.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Brachytherapy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
  • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer

Subspecialties

  • Breast Cancer
  • Clinical Oncology
  • Urological Oncology

Areas of expertise

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Breast Cancer
3
Radiotherapy
1
Brachytherapy
Breast Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Urological (Genitourinary) Cancers
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Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4208448


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1995


Qualifications

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR)
  • Member of Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
  • Member of European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Member of the British Uro-oncology Group (BUG)

Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • The PHC
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • WPA
  • Vitality

Fees

  • New appointment

    £0
*May vary on location

Locations

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital

4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF

4.87(1042 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0QQ

4.89(267 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

GenesisCare Cambridge

The Oaks, Fordham Rd, Newmarket, United Kingdom, CB8 7XN

4.91(91 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, United Kingdom, PE29 6NT

4.25(4 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Breast Cancer
3
Radiotherapy
1
Brachytherapy

Contact

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Reviews

5
verified patient
27 Feb 2026

Consultation due end March but phone consultations ahead of time were fantastic. Really considerate and caring and informative.

Patient seen for:
2.33
verified patient
22 Jan 2026

Dr Russell explained all to me numerous times I’ve tried to get in touch with him as I’m having numerous effects it’s impossible to speak to him my messages are apparently passed on by my nurses to no avail

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
10 Dec 2025

Given time and space to discuss information and options. Treated as an individual with choice over options. Holistic, patient centred care at its best.

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What are Dr Simon Russell's reviews like?

Dr Simon Russell's overall patient rating is 4.11 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 3 reviews.

What languages does Dr Simon Russell speak?

Dr Simon Russell speaks English

Where is Dr Simon Russell located?

Dr Simon Russell primarily practices at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, located at 4 Trumpington Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 8AF
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