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Mr Alexander Woollard
2018-09-28
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28th September 2018
I had treatment for breast cancer which included a mastectomy at Chase Farm hospital. It got rid of the cancer (fingers crossed) but left me with one size G breast and flat with puckering the other side. I was so lucky that the NHS was able to give me a reconstruction and a reduction after all my breast cancer treatment had finished. I was even luckier to have been in the fantastic hands of Mr Alex Woollard. My initial surgery to reconstruct my breast using my stomach fat and skin, was meant to be 7-8 hours. It ended up at 12 hours as my blood vessels kept collapsing. He didn't give up and 12 hours (with 3 attempts) later I was finally taken out of the operating theatre. Complications followed (I won't go into detail it's just one of those things with such radical surgery) but all along Mr Woollard was supportive, kind and I never felt that I wasn't in the best and most skilled of hands. His patient manner is extremely empathetic and he is always gentle and explains things thoroughly without being patronising. I am now - several surgeries later - the proud owner of a great pair of size C breasts which are really well balanced and it's no exaggeration to say that this has changed my life, both psychologically and physically. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Mr Alexander Woollard
2018-08-16
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16th August 2018
I am extremely grateful to have had Dr Woollard as my breast enlargement surgeon recently. I had surgery one month ago and could not be happier with the result. The outcome is everything I had hoped for and more. The process and care from initial consultation through to my recent post op check up has been excellent. Highly recommended!
Mr Alexander Woollard
2018-07-21
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21st July 2018
Really great result. Dr Woollard took my needs specifically into account.
Mr Alexander Woollard
2018-07-18
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18th July 2018
I cannot thank Mr woollard enough.
I had a tummy tuck with liposuction done june 2018 by Mr woollard and i have fantastic results.
I had no pain at all and my scar is healing very well without any problems.
I am now 6 weeks post op and very very happy.
From the beginning i knew straight away mr woollard was the one to do my surgery he was very informative listened to me and made me feel at ease and confident.
Thank you so much mr woollard you are the best.
Mr Alexander Woollard
2018-05-02
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2nd May 2018
Dr Woollard is an excellent plastic surgeon, incredibly knowledgeable in his field of practice and with extraordinary interpersonal skills, very empathic and inspiring lots of confidence. He has grown from being only my surgeon into a good friend. I met Dr. Woollard in the instance of breast cancer, so far the most difficult time in my life. I was so incredibly lucky to have him as one of the principal surgeons in my mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. I cannot forget the incredible sense of confidence he passed onto me the early morning of my 8h surgery to follow. After which he has looked after me with extreme care, commitment and dedication. I will be grateful for his no doubt extraordinary role in my recovery for the rest of my life. He is an excellent plastic surgeon!
not only incredible knowledgeable, offering lots of confidence and empathy
Works at
- The Royal Free Hospital, London
- The London Welbeck Hospital, London
- The Wellington Hospital, London
- The Lister Hospital, London
- Spire Bushey Hospital, Hertfordshire
- Schoen Clinic London, London
- The Portland Hospital, London
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Middlesex
- Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, London
- Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, London
Specialises in
- Plastic surgery
Profile
Alex Woollard is a NHS consultant plastic surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, London and at The Royal National Orhtopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. Privately he is part of The Consulting Suite at 84 Harley Street and sees patients at The Lister Hospital Chelsea Bridge, The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth and Spire Bushey.
Mr Woollard's interests include all aspects of aesthetic surgery and he has a sub-specialist focus in facial reanimation, lower limb and sarcoma reconstruction, breast reconstruction, osseointegration and Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR). He is a founder of ReLimb, a specialist provider of amputee reconstruction.
After leaving St Paul’s School he studied medicine at Southampton University graduating in 2002. He has also received a BSc in History of Medicine from the Wellcome Institute and University College London. He returned to London for his basic surgical training gaining membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2005. He became a Fellow in 2015 and entered the Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery the following year. He then undertook a microsurgical fellowship at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.
Mr Woollard has extensive experience in clinical research. He conducted his PhD research ito nerve regeneration under Professor JW Lichtman in the Centre for Brain Science at Harvard University. His PhD from UCL was awarded in 2017. He has been recognised with a Research Fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons in 2011 and from the MRC in 2003. He has received multiple awards including the Patton-Masser award from BAPRAS and the Stephan and Anna Galeski fellowship from the RCS, as well as grants from the Anton Jurgens and Roan Trusts. He continues to have an active role in research focused on nerve and muscle regeneration (TMR) and presents his work at both a national and international level.
Mr Woollard is a member of the British Association of Plastic and Reconstructive (BAPRAS) and British Aesthetic Association of Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). He is the chair of the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) and a trustee of the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practice (JCCP). He is a specialist advisor for both the MHRA and NICE.
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