Mr Nicholas James

Mr Nicholas James

Consultant Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon

BM, BS, BMedSci, FRCS, FRCS (Plas)

"Spire Harpenden provides a great setting for my work. Staff support, from nursing to managerial and patient safety is first class. The whole ethos is about getting the best outcome for the patient."

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Specialises in

  • Breast surgery
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Liposuction
  • Cancerous skin lesions

I have been a Consultant Plastic Surgeon since 1996 at East and North Herts NHS Trust. I specialise in head and neck cancer reconstruction and skin cancer surgery in the NHS. At Spire Harpenden, I provide an aesthetic surgery practice as well as benign and malignant skin lesions.

I am also the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix and Deputy Medical Director for the British Touring Car Championship.

I specialise in aesthetic surgery (excluding rhinoplasty), skin surgery - benign and malignant skin lesions, lymph node surgery for metastatic skin cancers. 

I also perform dermatological, facial and reconstructive surgery, offer treatment for skin cancer, as well as soft tissue injuries and offer non-surgical cosmetic treatment.

Until recently, I was Responsible Office and Deputy Medical Director at East and North Herts NHS Trust. I am now the Lead Medical Examiner.

In addition to my clinical work, I am also proud to hold the position of Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support courses at East and North Herts NHS Trust.

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General Medical Council Number: 2850850

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Nicholas James at Spire include:

Cosmetic surgery

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Additional information

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Telephone 01438 860 319
Email nick@hertscosmeticsurgery.com
Website http://www.hertscosmeticsurgery.com/
Private secretary Hilary Pearson
Private secretary telephone 01438 860 319
Private secretary email hilary@hertscosmeticsurgery.com