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100% of Mr. Adam Blackburn's 113 patients on Doctify rate him 5/5 stars.

An Overview of Mr. Blackburn

Mr. Blackburn is a British-trained Consultant Plastic Surgeon, fully accredited on the GMC's Specialist Register for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

He holds a substantive NHS consultant post at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and a honorary consultant post at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. Within the NHS, Mr. Blackburn specialises in complex microsurgical breast reconstruction and perineal reconstruction.

In private practice, Mr. Blackburn offers a range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures at the New Victoria Hospital in Kingston, the Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford and the McIndoe Surgical Centre in East Grinstead. His private work closely reflects his NHS expertise, and he subspecialises in cosmetic breast and abdominal surgery along with the treatment of benign and malignant skin lesions.

Mr. Blackburn is also a patron of Restore, a support group devoted to supporting and educating women considering breast reconstruction.

Mr. Blackburn's Breast Reconstruction Outcomes

Mr. Blackburn's outcomes for autologous breast reconstruction stand well above the national average:
  • Over 90% of his breast reconstruction patients are safely discharged 1 or 2 days after surgery, over 50% faster than the typical 4-5 day hospital stay nation-wide.
  • After over 1000 free flap breast reconstructions, he maintains a 100% flap success rate, outperforming the national average of 98%.
  • His emergency re-operation rate remains low, at just 2%.​

Endorsements

The featured exerpts are taken from verified peer endorsements on Doctify. [Follow the link to read all reviews.]
Mr Blackburn is truly a remarkable colleague and it has been my privilege working with him over the last decade. His knowledge all around, surgical skill and patient care are exemplary. He is the plastic surgeon of choice for me and any member of my family.

- Mr Farrokh Pakzad (General Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2024) for breast reduction, cosmetic breast surgery, DIEP flap surgery, microsurgical breast reconstruction, LUG flap surgery and has referred patients to him.
Good surgeon and colleague.

- Mr. Yazan Masannat (colleague, Breast Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2024) for cosmetic plastic surgery and body contouring surgery.
- Mr. Oliver Harley (colleague, Plastic Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2024) for cosmetic plastic surgery and mastopexy (breast uplift surgery).
An excellent colleague who pays attention to detail in all aspects of patient care. Has a specialist interest in Breast reconstruction as well as cosmetic breast surgery.

​- Mr Siva Kumar Veeramani (colleague, Plastic Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2023). 
Adam is a fantastic plastic surgeon, providing a range of cosmetic and reconstructive services. He is most widely known for his cosmetic & reconstructive breast and abdominal work. Particularly free-flap breast reconstruction (DIEP, TUG, LUG), breast reduction, mastopexies, abdominoplasties, and skin cancer.

- Mr. Simon Mackey (colleague, Plastic Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2023).
Adam is a highly trained, passionate and knowledgeable Plastic Surgeon who offers a wide range of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic procedures and advice. You are safe in his hands.

- Mr. Sam Norton (Plastic Surgery) trained with and endorses Mr. Blackburn (2023).
Adam is a superbly caring and talented plastic surgeon who specialises in all aspects of breast cosmetic surgery. Adam and his team deliver an exemplary service to women undergoing immediate and delayed breast reconstruction using one's own tissues from the lower abdomen (DIEP flap) and upper thigh (Longitudinal upper gracilis /LUG flap). I would have Adam operate on me or my family.

- Professor Zoe Winters (colleague, General Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2024) for cosmetic breast surgery, DIEP flap surgery, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), LUG flap surgery, microvascular free flap surgery and TUG flap surgery.
Adam is an outstanding plastic, reconstructive surgeon and a fantastic colleague. He is a very meticulous surgeon and his attention to detail is remarkable. He provides the highest standard of care to his patients and is well regarded by his patients and peers.

Miss Deepika Akolekar (colleague, Breast Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2024) for breast reduction, cosmetic breast surgery, breast asymmetry, breast reconstruction with fat grafting, microsurgical breast reconstruction and DIEP flap surgery.
Adam Blackburn is an international authority in breast reconstruction, he is a fantastic and meticulous surgeon who cares for his patients. I highly recommend him for both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

​- Professor Dariush Nikkhah (colleague, Plastic Surgery) endorses Mr. Blackburn (2023) for breast reduction, breast reconstruction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Mr Blackburn is a great colleague and surgeon. We trained together.

- Miss Shan Shan Jing (Plastic Surgery) trained with and endorses Mr. Blackburn (2025) for cosmetic plastic surgery and body contouring surgery.
A hardworking, honest, talented, properly trained colleague.

- Mr. Naveen Cavale (Plastic Surgery) trained with and endorses Mr. Blackburn (2021) for cosmetic breast surgery, breast reduction, mastopexy (breast uplift surgery), breast reconstruction, plastic surgery, video consultation, mole removal, breast implant exchange, ear lobe reconstruction, lipoma removal, fat transfer to breasts, excess skin removal, thigh lift, liposuction, breast augmentation (enlargement), scar revision surgery, breast implant removal, labiaplasty, pinnaplasty and otoplasty.
- Mr. Jamil Ahmed (Plastic Surgery) trained with and endorses Mr. Blackburn (2025) for cosmetic plastic surgery and body contouring.