Professor Michael Douek
General Surgery, Breast Surgery
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Qualifications
MBChB MD FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Gen. Surg.) EBSQ (Breast)
Special Interests
Magnetic Guided Surgery, Sentimag, Implant Reconstruction, Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), Breast surgery, Breast cancer, Breast screening, Hereditary breast cancer, Breast disease, Oncoplastic breast surgery, Sentinel node biopsy, Breast reconstruction, Intraoperative radiotherapy, Intrabeam, Breast reduction, Breast augmentation, Breast Pain
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Professional Biography
Professor Michael Douek is an esteemed Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at King Edward VII's Hospital, specialising in breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. As an internationally recognised leader in the field, he offers comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of breast surgery, including providing second opinions. {{ label }}
In addition to his busy clinical practice, Professor Douek is at the forefront of innovation in cancer surgery, actively developing and evaluating cutting-edge techniques. He pioneered the novel magnetic technique for sentinel node biopsy and lesion localization (Sentimag), and is one of the trailblazers of intra-operative radiotherapy for breast cancer. He also initiated the first prospective trial of a biological device for breast implant reconstruction. As Chief Investigator of several international clinical trials, he continues to drive advancements in breast cancer treatment.
Recognised for his contributions, Professor Douek was awarded the prestigious Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2015, and in 2019 was appointed as one of their esteemed Research Professors.
Currently, he serves as President of the British Association of Surgical Oncology (BASO), Treasurer of Breast Surgery International (BSI), and is an active member of the British Breast Group (BBG).
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Career Highlights
- President of the British Association of Surgical Oncology 2023-present
- Professor of Surgical Sciences & Breast Cancer, University of Oxford 2019-present
- Research Professor, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2019-present
- Visiting Professor of Surgical Oncology, King’s College London, 2019-present
- Visiting Professor of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, 2018-present
Awards
- 2015 Hunterian Professor, Royal College of Surgeons of England
- 2014 Ronald Raven Prize, British Association of Surgical Oncology, Anninga B & Douek M.
- 2004 Distinguished Teacher Award, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London
- 2003 Distinguished Teacher Award, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London
- 2003 Clinician Scientist Research Fellowship (Academy of Medical Sciences): awarded full funding for three years at senior lecturer / consultant level
- 2002 Moynihan Travelling Fellowship for 2003
Memberships
- President of the British Association of Surgical Oncology
- Treasurer, Breast Surgery International
- Association of Breast Surgery
- British Association of Surgical Oncology
- European Association of Surgical Oncology
- Association of Surgeons or Great Britain and Ireland
- Academic Surgery Research Society
- British Medical Association
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
Publications
To explore Professor Michael Douek’s extensive body of work, including his pioneering research in breast cancer surgery, you can view his publications on ResearchGate via this link.
His contributions cover a wide range of innovative techniques and advancements in breast cancer treatment, reflecting his leadership in the field. Through his published work, you can gain deeper insights into his expertise, ongoing clinical trials, and impact on surgical oncology.
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