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Mr Constantinos Simillis
2020-04-19
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A brilliant surgeon who fully explains investigation results with diagrams and written record which you are able to take with you and go through. Superb surgeon - felt absolutely confident about the operation and knew what was to be done. Thanks you so much. Improving well - just a shame corona virus has prevented me starting next stage of treatment - possibly chemotherapy.
19th April 2020
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2020-04-06
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6th April 2020
After being suspected, by my GP, of having a colon tumour I was rapidly diagnosed
at the West Middlesex Hospital and referred to Mr Simillis. From our initial meeting in early january 2020 to the operation on the 29th january, Mr Simillis spent time clearly explaining the procedures and possible outcomes to my self and my wife. His calm and clear manner put us both at ease. The operation and his follow visits on the recovery ward was first rate.I dont think I could have received better treatment anywhere thanks to his profesionalism and sense of humour. I am now looking forward to the stoma reversal procedure and returning to a fully active life thanks to Mr. Simillis.
I would also like to thank Mr Simillis and team and in particular Sarah Byrne for her comforting and reassuring manner and stoma care nurses, Tracey and Rose who helped me to understand and cope with the procedure. My thanks also go to the whole team on Richmond Ward who looked after me tirelessly.
Thank you Mr Simillis and team.
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2020-03-04
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4th March 2020
I want to share my great experience with Dr Simillis. I was diagnosed with a lump and inflammation near my appendix. I was sent to Dr Simillis. On my first meeting he explained with diagrams about surgery of ny lump. I honestly believe he is very competent, intelligent kind, dedicated, devoted, gifted and skilled Doctor in his field. In short I had great experience being his patient. Surgery went very well, he personally visited and gave satisfactory answers to all my questions after surgery. I am honestly obliged from bottom of my heart for all his and his and his co Staff specially Sarah Byrne efforts. I am now back home and recovering fast. Highly recommend him to all.
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2020-03-03
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3rd March 2020
I was diagnosed with a tumour of the colon in December 2019. The news came very suddenly and was a shock to myself and my family. My wife and I met with Mr Simillis who was very clear and concise with what was going to happen; he spoke with the greatest professionalism and empathy which made us both feel that I was in great hands.
After many appointments in a few short weeks major surgery was confirmed. I also must mention Sarah Byrne who is part of Mr Simillis’ amazing team; she reassured and supported me throughout all of my treatment. I also feel that Dr Simillis positively impacted and prioritised the quick turnaround of appointments to surgery.
At the beginning of Feb 2020 the major surgery was performed by Mr Simillis and his team. It was a very long operation; afterwards Mr Simillis informed that the operation was successful and what the next steps would be. Whilst I was recovering on the ward himself and Sarah would check how my recovery was going with me personally.
At the very beginning of March I was given results to find out whether any further action would be needed. I was given the best news ever! All the cancer had been removed and there was no need for chemotherapy. Mr Simillis, Sarah and the rest of the team were outstanding throughout. I always understood what was going to happen and had the greatest confidence in Mr Simillis.
I can not thank Mr Simillis and his amazing team enough, I also can not find the words to express how grateful I am.
Mr Simillis is an outstanding surgeon who has given me my life back. “Top Marks”
Also on behalf of the family we are beyond thankful for Mr Simillis and his incredible team for giving us back our husband, dad and grandad. Dave is a man with high expectations; Mr Simillis and his team surpassed any expectation with their talent, professionalism and kindness.
Thank you so very much Mr Simillis.
David McGregor
Mr Constantinos Simillis
2019-11-21
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21st November 2019
I recently underwent a major surgery under Mr Simillis and I unreservedly recommend him to you.
Mr Simillis is a very gifted and dedicated man who has devoted many years of study to perfect his skills in colorectal surgery. For a man of his achievements he is a very modest man of great charm.
Mr Simillis spent a great deal of time explaining my operation and he accurately estimated recovery timings and so forth. It was clear to me at once that I had been fortunate to be allocated the care of this skilled surgeon.
Hospital is a very challenging time and I soon found that Mr Simillis gave generously of his time to myself and to my dear wife who supported me patiently. Mr Simillis was a friendly, intelligent and highly skilled presence that helped me through a difficult time on the wards.
I cannot adequately praise this kind and talented man enough - I only wish I could. I will just say what everyone else has said - you could not be in better hands or meet a surgeon with better judgement.
I wish you the very best with your operation!
Martin McHugh
Profile
Dr Simillis is a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and an Affiliated Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge. Dr Simillis qualified in medicine with MBBS from Imperial College London in 2005, where he also achieved a BSc in Surgery and Anaesthesia with First Class Honours. He completed his speciality training in General Surgery and Colorectal Surgery in the North West London surgical rotation and trained in leading university teaching hospitals in the UK. He undertook subspecialty training in advanced colorectal cancer at the world-renowned St Mark’s Hospital and the Royal Marsden Hospital.
After completion of his speciality surgical training in 2017, he was awarded Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) by the UK General Medical Council (GMC). From 2017, he worked as a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at West Middlesex University Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In 2020, he was appointed as a Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon at the prestigious Cambridge Colorectal Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
After successfully completing the respective exams, he was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (General Surgery) and Fellowship of the European Board of Surgery (Coloproctology). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI), and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He is a Member of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI), Member of the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP), Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS), and Member of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ALSGBI).
He specialises in abdominal and gastrointestinal surgery, oncological surgery, advanced colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, hernia surgery, and proctology. He is proficient in advanced minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Following a pan-European competitive selection process, he was awarded the European Society of Coloproctology (ESCP) Robotic Surgery Fellowship which was fully funded by Intuitive. He is an accredited endoscopist by the UK Joint Advisory Group (JAG), in both upper (gastroscopy) and lower (colonoscopy) gastrointestinal endoscopy.
He has been awarded a Doctorate in Medicine from the University College London for his research into the optimal surgical management of colorectal cancer liver metastases. He has a strong interest and knowledge of evidence-based medical practice demonstrated by a Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Healthcare from University College London. He has completed a Master's Degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law, at Manchester University, School of Law, which has provided him with in-depth analysis and extensive understanding of every day moral and legal issues faced by a surgeon.
He has an impressive academic record and has published extensively in the scientific literature with over 100 peer-reviewed international journal publications and book chapters, and with over 4000 citations. He has given numerous national and international presentations at scientific conferences, and he acts as a reviewer for several high-impact peer-reviewed journals. He has been the primary supervisor of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and he is an active member of the Cancer Research UK, Cambridge Centre. Previously, he held the titles of Honorary Clinical Research Fellow, and later, Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, at the Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London. At present, on the basis of his sizeable contributions to research, he has been granted the esteemed title of Affiliated Assistant Professor, at the Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge.