Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor
Professional Background: Dr. Ertan Erel is an accomplished Consultant Plastic
Surgeon with extensive experience in both clinical and academic settings. He
holds dual nationality as British and Turkish and is currently practicing at several
prestigious medical institutions, including Harley Street Specialist Hospital and
Rowley Hall Hospital. His GMC registration number is 4561026, and he has been
on the GMC Specialist Register since November 2010
Education and Qualifications:
MD (Doctor of Medicine): Ege University Medical School, Izmir, Turkey (1987)
FRCS Ed (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh): 1999
MSc in Surgical Sciences: University College London (2002)
FRCS (Plast): Intercollegiate Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (2010)
Clinical Specialties:
Dr. Erel specializes in a wide range of plastic surgery procedures with a particular focus on breast reconstruction. His expertise extends to general breast and microsurgery, including breast augmentation, reduction, mastopexy, fat grafting, abdominoplasty, and body contouring following massive weight loss. He has performed numerous complex reconstructive surgeries, such as DIEP, LD, and TRAM flap procedures, and has an impressive success rate in microsurgery with a 99% success rate in free flap anastomoses(Ertan_Erel_ CV November…).
Current Positions: Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Private Practice): Harley Street Specialist Hospital, Rowley Hall Hospital, Elanic Clinic, Centre for Surgery, and Pall Mall Medical.
Associate Professor: New Vision University, Georgia.
Previous Positions: Dr. Erel has held several significant positions, including Consultant Plastic Surgeon at University Hospitals North Midlands NHS Trust and Locum Consultant roles at Addenbrooke’s University Hospital and Castle Hill Hospital. His career also includes international fellowships and extensive experience in both public and private healthcare sectors in the UK and Turkey.
Research and Publications: Dr. Erel is a prolific researcher with 26 publications in peer-reviewed journals and 52 presentations at national and international conferences. His research interests include breast and microsurgery, skin cancer, and the application of virtual reality in microsurgical training. He has also contributed a book chapter to “Breast Reconstruction: Art, Science, and New Clinical Techniques”.
Awards and Honors:
Essex Medical Society Award: 2018
Chief Executive’s Award: Royal Stoke Hospital, 2019
Achievement Award: House of Commons, 2018
Professorship Award: New Vision University, Georgia, 2023
Teaching and Mentorship: Dr. Erel is deeply committed to medical education. He is an OSCE examiner at Keele University Medical School and regularly teaches medical students and junior doctors in clinical and surgical settings. He has supervised several research projects and is involved in training consultant colleagues in advanced surgical techniques.
Personal Philosophy: Dr. Erel believes in providing patient-centered care, emphasizing empathy, effective communication, and a holistic approach to
treatment. His dedication to patient care and medical education is evident in his numerous teaching roles and his active participation in professional
organizations.
Languages: Dr. Erel is fluent in English and Turkish, enabling him to cater to a diverse patient population and provide culturally sensitive care.