Oncologists and cancer specialists in the UK

An oncologist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.  Some oncologists may specialise in a particular area of cancer treatment such as paediatric oncologists. They deal with the use of radiotherapy or drugs (chemotherapy) to treat cancer and may work closely with a surgeon who specialises in cancer treatment (a surgical oncologist). A clinical oncologist will administer radiotherapy treatment.
 
The professional body in the UK which is involved in the setting of standards in clinical practice, and education and training of oncologistsis The Royal College of Physicians. The Association of Cancer Physicians represents the interests of Medical Oncologists in the UK.
 
You can view the profile of one of our featured consultants below, or you can use our online database of 2,500 private consultants to search for a private oncologist.
 

Featured oncologists and cancer specialists


Dr Nick Plowman - Consultant Oncologist
Dr Plowman is Senior Clinical Oncologist to St Bartholomew’s Hospital (adults) and The Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street (children) with...
Amen Sibtain: cancer specialist and oncologist
Dr Amen Sibtain MD MRCP FRCR specialises in the treatment of Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Head and Neck cancers. He has particular expertise in chemoradiotherapy,...
Anthony Goldstone - photo
London based specialist in the treatment of blood disorders and diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and chemotherapy and transplantation for these...
Nihal Shah - Cancer specialist
Dr Nihal Shah is a London based cancer specialist. Dr Shah’s interests are in the management of breast cancer, lung cancer and head and neck cancers.  He is...