Mr Christopher Abela was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Christopher Abela
2019-04-24
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24th April 2019
Dr Abela and his team are simply, wonderful. I had a Basal Cell Carcinoma on my nose and after MOHS surgery, Dr Abela reconstructed the area.
In addition to being a great surgeon, Dr Abela was compassionate and kind. I felt very well cared for and was never rushed by him.
My treatment was via our great NHS and Dr.Abela treats all patients with dignity and respect. Moreover, he is an exceptional human and thank goodness the NHS has such inspiring medics and nurses.
Mr Christopher Abela
2019-04-18
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18th April 2019
Dr Abela and his team were excellent during my surgery.
Mr Christopher Abela
2019-03-19
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19th March 2019
I have had two minor procedures with Chris Abela during the last year, everything was made easy with the surgery being completely pain-free. this is largely thanks to the complete ease and trust one feels with the professionalism that is amply demonstrated from the initial appointment to the follow-up checks. On both occasions a local anaesthetic was employed, the time passed quickly and easily with Chris's "theatrical humour" plus the healing was much quicker than anticipated with perfect results. I thoroughly recommend this practice and have complete confidence in advice given. Top class.
Mr Christopher Abela
2019-01-30
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30th January 2019
I have been a patient for more than 18 months in Mr Abela's care! I have found him thoughtful and attentive and during surgery realised I was in a safe pair of hands.
Mr Christopher Abela
2019-01-01
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1st January 2019
I had a full thickness BCC removed from the lower part of my nose at Chelsea and Westminster hospital and was fortunate enough to have Mr Christopher Abela perform the reconstructive surgery. Mr Abela clearly explained what to expect, which involved taking cartilage from my ear and a forehead flap. He was very informative and reassuring about the whole process. The positive upbeat attitude of Mr Abela and the excellent staff at Chelsea and Westminster hospital made me feel much more optimistic about the whole process. I can honestly say that I never experienced any pain at any stage and the only inconvenience was not being able to wash my hair for about 3 weeks after the first operation. The reconstruction is incredibly good and I'm so grateful to Mr Abela for the wonderful job he has done.
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Chris is a fully licensed consultant plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon with over 20 years’ of highly specialist training completed in London, Los Angeles and Cape Town. Chris is originally from Northumberland and was educated at Cambridge University where he completed his medical training, obtaining degrees in medicine and surgery.
Chris has a fellowship in Plastic Surgery (FRCS) from the Royal College of Surgeons and a higher degree in cosmetic surgery. He is on the General Medical Council’s specialist register for plastic surgery (GMC No 4673028) and extensive training has allowed him membership of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgeons, the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Royal Society of Medicine, the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Burns Association.
Chris consults for the NHS both as a consultant plastic surgeon at West Middlesex Hospital and within the craniofacial unit and plastic surgery department at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital provides specialist services for North West London and Chris is a core member of the North West London Skin Cancer Specialist Multidisciplinary team, it is also provides national services for neurofibromatosis and general plastic surgery support to the post massive weight loss multidisciplinary team.
Chris dedicates a proportion of his time to research and training, particularly in the area of craniofacial deformities and is currently an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London. In 2012, he completed research at the Kensington Science Museum on variation in 3D facial morphology – ‘Me in 3D’.
Chris is also passionate about charity work and has volunteered for the charity ‘facing the world’ since 2007. He was a key member of the team that successfully coordinated the separation of twins, conjoint at the head.