Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
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Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
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Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos
Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon in London, Bedford & Greater London
MD PhD
GMC: 7076117
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Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos is an internationally recognised London-based Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon and a leader in the field of Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Currently, he is working at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic London, one of the largest private hospitals in UK with an international reputation. In December 2015, his team at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) performed the first robotic lung resection in London. Since then, Mr Panagiotopoulos is utilising the latest Da Vinci Xi Robot for the management of various benign and malignant conditions of the chest. These include lung resections (lobectomy, segmentectomy, lymph node dissection, metastases from other types of cancer), thymectomy (removal of the thymus gland for Myasthenia Gravis, Thymoma, Thymic Carcinoma, Thymic cyst), resection of cyst (Pericardial or Bronchogenic cyst), plication/repair for paralysed/ruptured diaphragm, sympathectomy for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and long QT syndrome, removal of chest wall schwannoma and other neurogenic tumours.
Mr Panagiotopoulos has a dedicated specialised outpatient clinic for chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum and carinatum and offers surgical and non-surgical options. He is internationally renowned for the surgical management of slipping rib syndrome and has developed an expertise in diagnosing and treating patients with chronic rib cage/chest pain, rib injuries and fractures.
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I have had several consultants over the years in cardiology, gastroenterology and one or two others. Nick is without doubt not only the best of them but the best physician I have ever interacted with. He combines world class technical capabilities with honest, straightforward, diligent and user friendly characteristics. I am a PhD life scientist and run a biotech company developing cancer drugs. Naturally I asked hundreds of questions. Nick always took the time to answer and never saw it as a challenge. He is an asset to you.
23rd March 2024
Written by a private patient
Slipping rib Syndrome
Mr. Panagiotopoulos always explained the issue and exactly what he intended to do to rectify the condition.
The procedure was explained as being a very minor operation and that is exactly what it was with a very short recovery time.
I didn’t use the painkillers prescribed as the effects of the surgery were so minimal.
14th March 2024
Written by a private patient
Mr Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos,
was in communication with me from the beginning. I immediately felt reassured by his calm, friendly, highly professional manner.
He kept me informed of my treatment every step of the way, he has always been available to answer any of my questions and concerns in detail, which I greatly appreciate. He is clearly very dedicated to his profession and wanting to achieve the very best for patients. I always felt safe, comfortable and reassured knowing that he was doing the very best for me. I will always highly recommend Mr Nik Panagiotopoulos to anyone who I feel would benefit from such a highly skilled, dedicated Surgeon.
He also has a natural ability to put his patient at ease and make them laugh, which I believe helps very much with healing.
8th March 2024
Written by a private patient
I initially found Nick through his website offering the ability to perform Robotic surgeries.
From the moment we contacted him he reassured us about the entire process and procedure.
We opted for a robotic method as this meant the invasiveness of the procedure was greatly reduced over the option offered by the NHS.
Nick pushed to get the operation booked in as early as he could, knowing that we wanted to get it completed quickly.
On the day of the operation and throughout the entire process, he kept checking in on me, ensuring I was OK and well looked after.
The operation was successful and he completely removed my Thymus gland in full. This meant my symptoms for myasthenia have been greatly reduced.
Nick is fantastic and passionate about what he does, and more than that empathetic to the needs of his patients, ensuring they are given the best treatment possible. I would have no hesitation in recommending Nick to my family and friends and thank him for improving my quality of life.
8th March 2024
Written by a private patient
Sorted out all my pain within few days. Very professional and competent.
14th February 2024
Written by a private patient
Dr Nik was fabulous from start to finish. I was made to feel at ease and he was always positive and excited by the prospect of my operation which made me trust him and his abilities. The robot he used was I believable, which of course speaks to his skills. The size of the three incisions are tiny compared to what I would have had without this robot and the level of equipment and skills of Dr Nik are outstanding. I’m over the moon with my prognosis and the scars I’m left with. I can’t recommend Dr Nik enough.
2nd February 2024
Written by a private patient
My consultant was very quick at diagnosing my condition and providing options. He was very reassuring and explained all the details and possible risks involved in the procedure. He took great care in making sure I was comfortable on the day of the operation and in providing feedback after the surgery. I would definitely recommend him.
22nd December 2023
Written by a private patient
Nik is a very special surgeon :-)
He is undoubtedly at the top of his game in thoracic surgery and has a great track record, which of course is essential... but beyond that, he genuinely cares about his patients.
From the first contact, Nik has been approachable and accessible - he has been available on text since the first call and mostly responds within minutes, which is remarkable given his busy schedule. He is always on top of what is happening with you - visiting once or twice every day I was in hospital and also talking to the nursing / support teams. He is extremely thorough and clear in his responses to your concerns, providing his view and backing it up with facts and reasoning. You always feel involved in your care. He also actively searches for solutions to issues and symptoms - and connects you quickly to the right people to support you.
Above it all, he has a great warmth and humanity about him. As an example, he took the time to speak to my husband face-to-face in the lobby after my surgery, and spoke to my husband at length post-hospitalisation when he sent a text. Sometimes, these are the extra touches that really make the difference to you as a human being.
Thank you Nik!
6th October 2023
Written by a private patient
Always approachable, friendly and puts us at ease.
Extremely professional - first class!
10th July 2023
Written by a private patient
An outstanding surgeon who elegantly achieves the balance between superb clinical care and the knowledge that in the end, I am a person, not a "case".
Nick has performed extensive chest surgery for me, and never once did I have any doubts about my choice in him as my surgeon.
He's one of the best!
16th February 2023
Written by a private patient
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