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Mr Neil Kitchen areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Neil Kitchen - a highly accomplished and experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon - is the lead neurosurgeon for skull-base surgery and neuro-oncology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London. He is also the medical director of the highly esteemed Queen Square Gamma Knife Unit, and currently seeing patients at the specialized Queen Square (GammaKnife) Radiosurgery Centre.
With more than 35 years of experience, Mr Kitchen is an expert in diagnosing, managing and treating brain tumours, cavernoma, trigeminal neuralgia, brain cancer, central nervous system cancer, and traumatic brain injury. He is highly skilled in performing brain tumour surgery, gamma knife radiosurgery and intracranial microsurgery.
Mr Kitchen earned his medical degree from both St Bartholomew's Hospital and the University of Cambridge, with the latter awarding his diploma in 1986. Prior to this, he has a BSc degree in the history of medicine from the Wellcome Institute, University College London. Apart from impressive qualifications, Mr Kitchen has been a member of the Society of British Neurosurgeons, General Medical Council and Royal College of Surgeons. His dedication to his research interests, including gamma knife and brain tumour surgery, is evidenced by his numerous peer-reviewed medical articles and publications.
Patient reviews
A S. Verified Patient
15/08/2024
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Patients comments
Insane in the Membrane.Treated for a benign tumour with a radiosurgery for brain metastases and have harrowing complications. The surgeon has no credentials.
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry that you are experiencing complications. Please make sure to speak to your doctor and treating team.
C .. Verified Patient
12/08/2024
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Kept cancelling brain tumour surgery now no longer have treatment seems like all they care about is junior doctors strikes more than there patients lost faith in nhs because of this
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Thank you for sharing your experience and bringing this to our attention. It's important for us to hear from patients, especially in situations like yours. We understand that cancellations and delays can be incredibly frustrating, particularly when dealing with something as serious as a brain tumour. We are committed to addressing the issues you have raised and ensure the highest quality of care.
D P. Verified Patient
29/07/2024
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Patients comments
Mr. Kitchen gave clear straightforward advice about my condition and treatment so I felt completely confident about my treatment plan.
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Thank you for the kind feedback, we are pleased to hear you felt confident about your treatment
J D. Verified Patient
09/07/2024
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Patients comments
I was dreading this procedure and Mr Kitchen and his team made it bearable and tolerable because of their professionalism.
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Thank you for your kind words. We're glad to hear that we could help make your procedure more bearable. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.