A leading UK head and neck surgeon, Alastair’s pioneering and innovative approaches to reconstructive surgery means he can provide you with the very best treatment solutions.
Specialist head and neck reconstructive surgeons must understand the prime importance and complexity of the function of the head and neck regions – the regions responsible for the vital tasks of speech, swallow, eating and drinking, as well as conveying emotion and sense of identity.
As a UK trained Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, Alastair has extensive training and deep understanding of the interactions of the soft tissues of the face, jaws and teeth. This helps him to achieve the best outcomes possible.
At the forefront of innovation
Over recent years, Alastair has developed many important innovations in head and neck reconstruction which have improved the lives of patients who have undergone cancer surgery or major facial trauma.
He has developed, published and taught novel techniques to avoid the facial and neck scars usually occurring following reconstruction. He has also been at the forefront of 3D printing and imaging, applying these to improve the accuracy and success of reconstructions for his patients.
A constant drive to improve outcomes
Alastair and his team have successfully performed over 500 free flap head and neck reconstructions since 2016. They are acknowledged to be achieving some of the best outcomes possible for head and neck cancer patients, and have become a referral centre for some of the most complex cases imaginable from other centres across London and the UK.