Dr Axel Walther
Consultant Medical Oncologist
MA (Hons), BM, BCh, PhD, FRCP
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I am a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Bristol Cancer Institute, part of the University Hospitals Bristol. I am the lead of the clinical trials unit at the Cancer Institute and hold an Honorary Senior Lectureship position as the Clinical Lead of the University of Bristol Cancer Community, I am a member of the National Cancer Research Institute’s Ovarian and Endometrial Groups.
I have an MA in Medical Sciences from the University of Cambridge and completed my BM in clinical training at the University of Oxford in 1997. I hold a PhD in cancer genetics from University College London. I also worked in a number of hospitals as a junior doctor, completing my specialist cancer training at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Axel Walther at Spire include:
Clinical oncology
Other treatments
- Chemotherapy for gynaecological and bowel cancer
- Second opinions
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
Spire Bristol Hospital is only able to provide Covid-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. Covid-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Chemotherapy
Gynaecological cancer
Oncology
Special Clinical Interests: Large bowel cancer; targeted therapy; cancer genetics
Qualification and professional memberships
MA (Hons) / University of Cambridge / 1994
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BM BCh / University of Oxford / 1997
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PhD in Molecular Genetics / University College London / 2010
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FRCP / Royal College of Physicians, London / 2015
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Professional memberships
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Association of Cancer Physicians
Current NHS posts
Consultant Medical Oncologist, Bristol Cancer Institute.
Personal profile
I moved to Bristol with my wife and two children in 2011 to take up my consultant post. I enjoy playing hockey for Clifton Robinsons and I am a Governor at Christ Church Primary School.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Becky Gordon |
| Private secretary telephone | 01454 456 542 |
| Private secretary fax | 01454 456 523 |
| Private secretary email | becky.gordon@spirehealthcare.com |