Mr Robert Milligan areas of expertise:
Professional statement
Mr Robert Milligan is a leading consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne who specialises in the treatment of breast lumps and breast cancer with complex breast conservation surgery and reconstruction whenever possible, using partial breast reconstruction and breast reduction techniques. If mastectomy is required, he will always discuss breast reconstruction options first. In addition, Mr Milligan is also an expert in breast implant surgery, breast enlargement, breast reduction and breast clinic assessments.
Mr Milligan qualified from Newcastle University Medical School in 2006. He then completed his core and specialist surgical training in the Northern Deanery, where he rotated around the largest breast screening units in the North East of England, acquiring extensive clinical experience in oncoplastic breast surgery. Mr Milligan later became the first surgeon in the UK to introduce the LOCalizer system and Radiofrequency Identification Tags, an innovative radiation-free technology used to locate breast tumours. He now lectures on this subject internationally.
Besides his oncoplastic breast surgery practice, Mr Milligan has a keen interest in Education, Training and Surgical Innovation. He is the Gateshead representative on the regional Breast Tumour Pathway Board, the principal investigator for multiple national clinical trials and has authored various publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Alongside his NHS work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mr Milligan currently sees patients at Nuffield Health Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital. Additionally, he also runs a breast clinic for breast cancer patients with new breast symptoms and for people who are considering aesthetic breast surgery.
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A W. Verified Patient
15/12/2024
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Mr Milligan was very good with answering all my questions, and I have no complaints at all. I am pleased with the results of my breast reduction, as well as my new found symmetry. The staff and nurses were great, i have had no post-operative issues.
N. Verified Patient
21/08/2024
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Mr Milligan was very professional and explained everything very well throughout the appointment. I would highly recommend him.
L. Verified Patient
21/08/2024
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Very professional throughout and the service was very efficient. The consultant made me feel at ease throughout.
N R. Verified Patient
28/06/2024
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Rob is very approachable and he took the time to listen, made me feel relaxed and at ease, felt I was being well cared for. He explained every aspect clearly so I felt I was going forward very confident about the procedure. Post op I am so so pleased, one very skilled surgeon.