Mr Wayne Chicken

Mr Wayne Chicken is a consultant general surgeon and breast surgeon, with a special interest in the prompt diagnosis of breast symptoms and management of breast cancer. Wayne graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and trained as a general surgeon and oncoplastic breast surgeon in London, having undertaken senior registrar posts at the Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead and Broomfield Hospital in Essex. Mr Chicken’s clinical practice encompasses both breast and general surgery. His breast practice focuses on the rapid diagnosis of breast symptoms in both women and men, and the management of breast cancer using the most up to date techniques. This enables him to use minimally invasive surgery and breast conservation, often done as a day stay procedure. He is a strong advocate of immediate reconstruction wherever possible for patients requiring mastectomy utilizing a full range of reconstructive techniques and in combination with a plastic surgeon. He has particular interest in screening for breast cancer and family history of breast cancer. Mr Chicken’s general surgery practice encompasses laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, lymph node biopsy, removal of lumps and skin lesions, thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Mr Chicken’s approach is sensitive, unhurried, calm and reassuring, but using a strong evidence base to underpin his practice. All new breast patients are seen in a one-stop rapid symptomatic clinic, allowing immediate imaging and biopsy, if required. He investigates thoroughly and methodically prior to any surgery. Mr Chicken believes the best results are achieved through multidisciplinary management, and all cancer treatments are delivered using the skills of a full multidisciplinary team. Mr Chicken’s research focuses on general surgery and the modern treatment of breast cancer. He continues active research interests and has published widely in high quality academic journals on breast cancer including sentinel node biopsy, intraoperative diagnosis, novel technology, surgical training and gynaecomastia. His teaching resulted in a top trainer award. Member of Association of Breast Surgery British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons European Society of Surgical Oncology Royal College of Surgeons of England Medical Protection Society

Breast: Breast cancer, oncoplastic breast surgery, benign breast disease, male breast disease, familial breast cancer Endocrine: Thyroid and parathyroid disease General: Hernia, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, lymph node biopsy, minor skin lesions