Mr Jamie Vatish is a Consultant Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon specialising in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and reconstruction of breast cancer and other breast diseases. He provides expert care for patients with breast cancer, benign breast conditions, and those seeking medical reassurance about their breast health. His expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery allows him to remove cancer while preserving or reconstructing the natural breast shape.
Jamie is one of the few breast surgeons in the West Midlands performing chest wall perforator flaps in breast-conserving surgery. This highly specialised technique enables many patients to avoid mastectomy, offering improved cosmetic outcomes while effectively treating cancer.
Featured on Channel 5’s “Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death”
Jamie was recently featured on Season 2, Episode 4 of Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death, aired on Channel 5. The episode highlights his expertise in oncoplastic breast surgery and his role in treating breast cancer patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
🔗 Watch the episode here: Surgeons: A Matter of Life or Death – Season 2, Episode 4
Expertise and Advanced Surgical Training
Jamie obtained his medical degree from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Medical School, London, where he also earned a degree in Psychology. He completed his higher surgical training in the Midlands, gaining extensive experience in breast cancer surgery and reconstructive breast surgery.
To further refine his expertise, Jamie was selected for a prestigious national fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery, an opportunity awarded to only a handful of breast and plastic surgeons each year. He undertook this advanced training at the renowned Leeds Breast Unit, one of the leading centres for breast cancer treatment in the UK.
During this fellowship, Jamie developed a particular interest in breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare immune system cancer linked to breast implants. His in-depth understanding of this condition allows him to offer specialist diagnosis and treatment for patients concerned about breast implant complications.
Current NHS and Private Practice
Jamie’s NHS practice is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of the largest breast surgery departments in the UK. He works alongside a multi-disciplinary team of oncologists, radiologists, and breast care nurses to provide a comprehensive breast cancer treatment service.
In addition to his NHS work, Jamie sees private patients at:
- HCA The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham
- The Priory Hospital, Birmingham
He provides private consultations and surgical treatment for breast cancer, benign breast conditions, and breast reconstruction in a specialist private hospital setting.
