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Meet Mr James Smith

My name is James Smith and, based in Leeds and York, I am a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

 

With a passion for enhancing lives through surgical expertise, I am a substantive Consultant at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds. I'm also proud to be a core member of the regional Melanoma service.

 

Specialising in General Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, I also provide a broad spectrum of plastic surgery at Coppergate Clinic, private surgery in York.

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Whether you're seeking reconstructive procedures or cosmetic enhancements, my goal is to provide comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs.

James Smith Plastic Surgery York and Leeds
  • Training
    After graduating with honours at the University Of Leeds in 2007, I completed my core surgical training in Bristol. During this time I completed a Post graduate Certificate in Medical Education at the University of Dundee. In 2016 I was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers of Edinburgh after demonstrating the ability to train and educate in a number of fields.
  • Fellowships
    As part of my training I completed fellowships with Mr Ian Smith in Lower Limb and Sarcoma and with Mr Howard Peach in Skin Oncology. I have worked in a number of the UK’s best Plastic Surgery Departments with some of the UK’s finest Plastic Surgeons including Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Frenchay Hospital (Bristol) and the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital.
  • Publications and Presentations
    I have over 27 publications and 35 presentations in a broad spectrum of Plastic Surgery. Evidence of research can be found at ResearchGate. I am also a member of Melanoma Focus and am on the GMC Specialist Register.
  • Medicolegal
    I am available for the preparation of expert medical reports. I have completed the Bond Solon Course 'Excellence in Report Writing.'

Qualifications and Experience

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