Mr James Smellie
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Mr James Smellie
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Mr James Smellie is a leading London general surgeon with particular expertise in endocrine surgery. He specialises in thyroid and parathyroid issues and surgical treatment of hernias, including inguinal and umbilical hernias. Highly qualified and experienced, he is known for delivering top patient care and is dedicated to providing the most appropriate treatment for each individual case.
Mr Smellie is a Cambridge graduate, having received his honours degree in medicine there. He then underwent further clinical training at several prestigious hospitals in London. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 1992 and completed further training and research in Mayo Clinic, and the Institute of Cancer Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital London, before receiving his medical doctorate (MD) from the University of Cambridge.
A widely published researcher, Mr Smellie is a surgeon at the forefront of his field, using the latest technologies and techniques to give his patients the best care and treatment possible for their case. Currently he is practising at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital and at Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre.
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Patient reviews Mr James Smellie
Dr Smellie showed me professional, compassionate care. Was knowledgeable about my issue and provided seamless care on the day of treatment. Thank you very much.
22nd March 2024
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20th October 2022
Written by a private patient
Jame Smellie was very efficient but with a calm, warm manner. Puts patient at ease. Good follow up and easy to contact at any time
31st December 2019
Written by a private patient
Mr Smellie was my surgeon for an umbilical hernia. Having read a great deal about how umbilical hernias are usually performed I was less than enthusiastic to undergo the procedure.
That was until, while doing some research on the subject, I found Mr Smellie's website and read several reviews all of which were very positive.
Mr Smellie's pioneering procedure which entails undertaking the entire procedure via a small incision inside one's belly button has essentially led to zero visible scarring and no pain at all.
The procedure was explained very clearly and the concerns I had regarding what I had read about mesh procedures was very delicately dealt with. Given that the piece of mesh Mr Smellie intended using was in his words 'smaller than a postage stamp', I opted for the mesh procedure.
The procedure at the Lister Hospital was as uneventful as one could ever hope for. I admitted myself in the morning and was discharged the same afternoon. Made my own way home. Everyone who dealt with me at the Lister was very professional and friendly.
Was up on my feet 2 days later and back at work a few days after that. As per Mr Smellie's recommendation, I started easing back into exercise 2 weeks later and was running slowly again after 4 weeks.
I do not hesitate to give Mr Smellie the highest possible recommendation.
15th October 2019
Written by a private patient
I highly recommend Dr. Smellie. Starting from the consultation stage to the surgery phase and then the recovery stage everything was clear, and very smooth.
During the consultation phase, Dr. Smellie made sure to give me a very clear idea about my problem once diagnosed and he explained to me every single detail about the surgery process after we agreed on a date and made sure i feel very comfortable and relaxed before operation. It was an open surgery (hernia repair) with a general anesthetic at chelsea and westminster hospital, private. The operation was very smooth, pain free and without any anesthetic complications after.
I recovered in about 4-5 days, walked back home on the first day of surgery, back to work the next week and now after 6 weeks I am back to gym.
I can’t be any more grateful and thankful, I can move and lift things normally and I am pain free.
Thank you Dr. Smellie for the great work!
Hani
6th January 2019
Written by a private patient
Perfect care, explanation, procedure and follow up. Very satisfied.
21st December 2018
Written by a private patient
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