Mr Farrokh Pakzad
Qualifications
MBBS, BSc (Hons), MD, FRCS (Gen Surg)
GMC number: 4634090
Practising since: 1999
Specialties
General Surgery
Consultation times
- Wednesday afternoon
- Thursday morning
- Overview
About
Farrokh Pakzad joined the team at Royal Surrey County Hospital in June 2012 as Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and Skin Cancer Surgeon. He studied at Sherborne School before starting his medical degree at Barts and Royal London Medical School.
He completed his higher surgical training in London, during which he was selected onto the highly competitive National Oncoplastic Fellowship program. This unique background in both plastic and oncological surgery enables him to provide the most effective treatments for both breast and skin cancer, while preserving cosmetic and functional outcomes wherever possible.
He has expertise in the management of all aspects of benign and malignant breast disease, oncoplastic breast conservation, immediate and delayed breast reconstruction and correction of breast asymmetry. He has wide expertise in the use of Intraoperative Sentinel Node Analysis using both the Metasin and the OSNA systems.
His other area of clinical expertise is in male breast reduction surgery and the management of skin cancers, particularly and melanoma. He is currently the clinical lead for the regional specialist skin cancer multidisciplinary team.
Personal interests
He recently moved from London to Surrey with his wife and 3 energetic young sons, who keep him invigorated, challenged and on his toes!
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Farrokh Pakzad at Nuffield Health
- Breast reconstruction
- Mammogram (breast screening)
- Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
- Breast reduction
- Breast oncology
- Mole assessment
Locations Mr Farrokh Pakzad works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Pakzad has a strong academic background in cancer biology and surgical oncology. He completed a 2-year full-time postgraduate research post and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) from University College London for his thesis in the role of Molecular Imaging Solid Cancers.
He has published and presented his work at a number of national and international forums and has co-authored a number of book chapters relating to molecular imaging as well as breast cancer. He is passionate about innovation and continually strives to remain at the cutting edge of modern surgery.
Memberships
- Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
Other posts held
- Consultant Oncoplastic Breast and Skin Cancer Surgeon, Royal Surrey County Hospital
Insurers Mr Farrokh Pakzad works with
Mr Farrokh Pakzad works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Bupa
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Health-on-Line
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Mr Farrokh Pakzad does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Farrokh Pakzad does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Farrokh Pakzad does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.