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Mr Nicholas Thomas

MBBS, FRCS (Glasgow), FRCS (England)(SN)

Neurosurgeon

37 years of experience

London, W1G 8BJ

(+5 more)

31 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Edward Pringle, Mr Adrian Casey and 13 other professionals

4.97

/5

(109 reviews)

37 years of experience

London, W1G 8BJ

(+5 more)

31 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Edward Pringle, Mr Adrian Casey and 13 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
13
7
Brain Tumours
10
8
Pituitary Tumour
7
11

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About Mr Nicholas Thomas

Mr. Nicholas Thomas is a consultant neurosurgeon based at the London Neurosurgery Partnership, part of HCA Healthcare UK. With a broad clinical practice, his subspecialty interests include anterior and lateral skull base surgery (including Vestibular Schwannoma surgery) and endoscopic pituitary and endoscopic skull base surgery (complex spinal surgery). His particular interests lie in chordoma, chondrosarcoma, basilar invagination, pituitary, craniopharyngioma, and acoustic neuroma. He also runs a national multi-disciplinary clinic dedicated to neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2.

Mr. Thomas qualified from the London Hospital in 1988. Following general surgical training, he completed the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Glasgow) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 1993. He trained in neurosurgery at the Atkinson Morley Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and the National Hospital before completing a year’s spinal fellowship at Ohio State University.

After completing the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Surgical Neurology in 1998, Mr. Thomas was appointed as a consultant neurosurgeon at King’s College Hospital, London. Since then, he has served as a member of the paediatric auditory brainstem implantation team and as president of the British Skull Base Society and on the committee for the European Skull Base Society.

Mr. Thomas is a valued panel member of international workshops on endoscopic pituitary surgery as well as ‘open’ lateral skull base surgery. Since 1996, he has visited Sri Lanka to lecture and perform surgery with local neurosurgeons at the National Hospital and Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital in Colombo on a charitable basis. When away from his medical practice, Mr. Thomas has a passion for vintage cars, frequenting Goodwood Revival.


Subspecialties

  • Spinal Surgery
  • Skull-Base Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(79)
Skill Endorsements
(701)

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Lower Back Pain
13
7
Brain Tumours
10
8
Pituitary Tumour
7
11
Brain Surgery
7
9
Back Pain
6
8
Leg Pain
5
7
Lumbar Back Surgery
2
10
Meningiomas
3
9
Facet Joint Injection
1
10
Epidural
3
8
Spine Tumours and Infections
2
9
Complex Spinal Disorders
5
6
Cervical (Neck) Surgery
2
9
Discectomy
1
9
CSF Disorders
1
9
Herniated Disc or Slipped Disc
9
Sciatica
9
Spinal Decompression
9
Nerve Root Injection
9
Laminectomy
1
8
Artificial Disc Replacement
9
Degenerative Disc Disease
9
Sciatica Surgery
9
Trigeminal Neuralgia
9
Gliomas
9
Metastases
9
Glioblastoma
9
Chiari Malformation
9
Craniotomy
9
Artificial Disc Replacement (Cervical)
9
AVM (Arterivenous Malformation)
9
Neck Pain
1
7
Spinal Stenosis
8
Brain Aneurysm
8
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
8
Spondylolisthesis & Spondylosis
1
7
Spinal Deformity
8
Upper Back Pain
1
7
Hydrocephalus
8
Shunt for Hydrocephalus
8
Spinal Injections for Pain
8
Surgery for Myelopathy
8
Pineal Tumours
8
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
8
Facial Pain
1
7
Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery (Keyhole)
8
Upper Limb Pain
8
Craniocervical Junction Surgery
8
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
8
Awake Craniotomy
8
Brain Haemorrhage
8
Brain Cancer
7
Ankylosing Spondylitis
7
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
7
Facet Joint Replacement
7
Vertebral Compression Fracture
7
Spine Fractures and Trauma
7
Coccyx Fracture
7
Spinal Pain
7
Craniopharyngiomas
7
Deep Brain Stimulation
7
Facial Pain Surgery
7
Nerve Tumours
7
Vertebroplasty
7
Foot Drop
7
Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery
7
Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome
7
Skull-Base Surgery
7
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
6
Kyphoplasty
6
Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
6
Sports-Related Spine Injuries
6
Spinal Cord Tumour
6
Peripheral Nerve Injury
6
Brachial Plexus Injury
6
Coccydynia (Coccyx Pain)
6
Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy
6
Traumatic Brain Injury
6
Disc Injuries
6
Video Consultation
5
Spinal Deformity Correction
5
Scoliosis
5
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
5
Complex Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
5
Myelitis
5
Lateral Access Spine Surgery
5
Stroke
4
Thoracic (Back) Surgery
4
Spine Fracture Surgery
4
Spinal Fusion
4
Arthritis (Spine)
4
Cyberknife Therapy
4
Nerve Repair (Post Paralysis)
4
Hypoxic/Anoxic Brain Injury
4
Moyamoya Disease
4
Lingual and ID Nerve Repairs
3
Scoliosis Surgery
3
Nerve Root Entrapment
3
Entrapment Neuropathy
3
Laser Ablation Brain Surgery
3
Craniofacial Reconstruction
2
Microdiscectomy
2
Brachial Plexus Injury (Obstetrics)
2
Spinal Injections
2
Chronic Neck Pain
1
Schwannoma
1
Tendon Transfer Surgery
1
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
1
Brachalgia
1
Spinal Surgery
1
Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)
Spinal Microsurgery
Foraminotomy
Arm Pain

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3281635


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 1988


Qualifications

Education

MB BS 1988 University of London

FRCS(Glas) FRCS(Eng) The London Hospital 1993

FRCS in Surgical Neurology Atkinson Morley's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the National Hospital, Queen Square 1998

Professional Memberships

Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Royal Society of Medicine

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

UK President of the British Skull Base Society

West Kent Medical-Chirurgical Society

Specialist Register entry date

Neurosurgery From 03 Nov 1998


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The PHC
  • General and Medical
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • Aetna
  • Benenden Health
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • WPA
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health
  • Allianz Worldwide Care

Fees

  • New appointment

    £330
  • Follow-up appointment

    £275
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic

35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ

4.74(3202 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Paid Parking
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The London Clinic

20 Devonshire Place, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6BW

4.89(2089 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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The Blackheath Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD

4.84(1600 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

London Neurosurgery Partnership

78 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HJ

4.91(158 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The London Clinic - 116 Harley Street

116 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7JL

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

78 Harley Street Consulting Rooms, part of HCA Healthcare

78 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 7HJ

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Lower Back Pain
13
7
Brain Tumours
10
8
Pituitary Tumour
7
11

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Nicholas Thomas is professional, approachable, and knowledgeable with patients. He puts patients at ease by providing clear explanations for procedures and conditions. Patients commend his expertise, with many experiencing successful outcomes from complex cases; Lower Back Pain is a common condition where many seek his expertise.

5
verified patient
21 May 2026

He is a leading expert in his field and he has the most reassuring manner. He provided excellent advice and support for a difficult problem. We ca not thank him enough. He personifies excellence.

5
verified patient
21 May 2026

Reassuring and took a lot of trouble to explain the situation

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5
verified patient
20 May 2026

I found Dr Thomas to be excellent in all areas of getting my back issues sorted out

5
verified patient
20 May 2026

I would highly recommend Mr Thomas. He is extremely empathetic, has a reassuring demeanour, listens as well as communicating clearly. He took time to discuss my symptoms and made it easy to understand. Mr Thomas intervenes only when absolutely necessary and you definitely feel like you are in the safest pair of hands.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
17 May 2026

Initial consultatiomn and prompt follow up consultation.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
16 May 2026

As always excellent explanations and clear advice - outstanding

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
13 May 2026

Dr Thomas has been excellent throughout—from initial phone consultations To preforming my micro discectomy..

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
13 May 2026

I saw Mr Thomas today for a cervical spine issue following a fall last October. I found him to be a really humble, pleasant and caring surgeon, with an excellent 'bedside' manner. His knowledge of my condition was impeccable, and he put my mind at ease regarding surgery. He is a man whom I would trust completely to put my needs first as a patient.

5
verified patient
07 May 2026

First rate

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
07 May 2026

I would have no hesitation in recommending him, helpful, cheery and patient, very rapid and helpful follow up letter

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Skill Endorsements

An extremely competent neurosurgeon

02 Oct 2025
Endorsed for
Antisnoring
Schwannoma

Mr Edward Pringle

Mr Edward Pringle

Ophthalmologist
I have looked after their patients

Innovative skull case surgeon top of field very honest high levels integrity

06 Apr 2025
Endorsed for
Lumbar Back Surgery
Microdiscectomy

Mr Adrian Casey

Mr Adrian Casey

Neurosurgeon
I have referred patients to them

The most amazing neurosurgeon I have ever met. Highly skilled surgeon and excellent communicator. I trust him with my family & loved ones

19 Mar 2025
Endorsed for
Lumbar Back Surgery
Microdiscectomy

Dr Mathias Toth

Dr Mathias Toth

Geriatric Doctor
I have referred patients to them

Excellent surgeon who gives highest standard of care for his patients and works closely with his colleagues.

07 Nov 2024
Endorsed for
Pituitary Tumour
Facet Joint Injection

Dr. Ben Turner

Dr. Ben Turner

Neurologist
I have looked after their patients
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Facial pain surgery - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial pain surgery - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Due to the complexity of the a facial pain surgical procedure, our neurosurgeons Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi share the responsibility of the surgery and work closely with ear, nose and throat skull-based surgeons and maxillofacial surgeons to combine expertise and make the operative outcome the best it can be. The Headache and Facial Pain Service at HCA Healthcare UK offers a dedicated team of expert consultant neurologists and neurosurgeons with state-of-the-art diagnostics for some of the very best support and interventions that London and the UK has to offer.

16 November 2023

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Facial Pain treatment plan – Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial Pain treatment plan – Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

The Headache and Facial Pain service prides itself on its multidisciplinary approach (MDT) for every patient, where we will determine the most appropriate tr...

16 November 2023

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Facial pain diagnosis - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial pain diagnosis - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

At the Headache and Facial Pain Service we know how difficult it can be to get an accurate diagnosis, given there are so many possible causes. Consultant neu...

16 November 2023

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Facial pain conditions - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Facial pain conditions - Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi | Headache and Facial Pain Service

Consultant neurosurgeons Mr Nick Thomas and Mr Sinan Barazi discuss what facial pain conditions we treat as part of the Headache and Facial Pain Service. The Headache and Facial Pain Service at HCA Healthcare UK offers a dedicated team of expert consultant neurologists and neurosurgeons with state-of-the-art diagnostics for some of the very best support and interventions that London and the UK has to offer.

16 November 2023

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Mr Nicholas Thomas's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 88 reviews.

What languages does Mr Nicholas Thomas speak?

Mr Nicholas Thomas speaks English

Where is Mr Nicholas Thomas located?

Mr Nicholas Thomas primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic, located at 35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ
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Mr Nicholas Thomas is working Wednesday (13:30 - 18:00)

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