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Professor Dariush Nikkhah

BM MSc (dis) FRCS (Plast)

Plastic Surgeon

18 years of experience

London, NW3 2QG

(+3 more)

47 connections in healthcare

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by Mr Vishal Arun Patel, Mr Medhat Zekry and 19 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Breast Reconstruction
29
6
Breast Reduction
9
8
Hand Injury
10
5

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About Professor Dariush Nikkhah

Mr Dariush Nikkhah is a fully accredited and Internationally renowned Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He is a full member of British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), and holds a substantiative NHS Consultant post at the Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust. He specialises in cosmetic breast surgery, microsurgery and hand surgery.

Mr Nikkhah founded the London Microsurgery Group in 2021 which accepts referrals for complex microsurgical reconstructions after cancer and trauma. He is a leading international specialist in reconstructive microsurgery after cancer and trauma. His private practice is located in North London at St John and Elizabeth Hospital and The Royal Free Private Patients unit and HCA hospitals. Mr Nikkhah has a particular interest and is renowned for microsurgical breast reconstruction with the DIEP flap and TUG flap.

Mr Nikkhah received his undergraduate degree in Medicine at the University of Southampton. He completed his registrar training in London at The Royal Free, Barts, Great Ormond St Hospital for Children and Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. This was followed by a fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Royal Perth Hospital in Western Australia.

Mr Nikkhah’s research interests include improving outcomes in reconstructive surgery for patients with cancers of the breast, and soft tissue reconstruction of the hand. He is an  Associate Professor at University College London and has given national and international lectures on a broad range of topics related to plastic surgery. He has published more than 161 scientific journal articles. He has edited two textbooks on reconstructive surgery with Springer Nature and Thieme. He is on the editorial board for Microsurgery Journal.


Subspecialties

  • Hand Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Breast Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
  • Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(123)
Endorsements
(66)

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Breast Reconstruction
29
6
Breast Reduction
9
8
Hand Injury
10
5
Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
5
7
Hand & Wrist Surgery
2
6

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6149896


Education

University of Southampton

Medicine

Graduated 2007


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery) Royal College of Surgeons 2018
  • Master of Surgical sciences (Distinction) University College London 2012
  • Bachelor of medicine University of Southampton 2007

Additional training

  • Pan Thames London Deanery Specialist Training 2013 - 2018
  • Hand Fellowship Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead 2018
  • Microvascular Fellowship Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia 2019

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Persian

Consultation fees

  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £200

Insurers

  • General and Medical
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • The PHC
  • Benenden Health
  • The Exeter
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Aetna

Location

All locations for Professor Dariush Nikkhah

4.67

(1415)

Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG

4.7

(20)

52 Moxon Street, London, United Kingdom, EN5 5TS

4.76

(5758)

60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH

4.74

(3133)

35 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 8BJ

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Dariush Nikkhah is consistently kind, professional, and friendly in patient interactions, explaining procedures clearly. Patients praise his exceptional surgical skill, noting excellent results with minimal scarring across diverse procedures such as breast reconstruction, abdominoplasty, and eyelid surgery. Professor Nikkhah provides thorough care, from initial consultation through to aftercare, always ensuring patients feel at ease and well-informed, and is highly regarded for his expertise in breast reconstruction and hand surgery.

5.0
verified patient
12 Jan 2026

Couldn’t be happier with the treatment I’ve received. Very professional, excellent results, also friendly and helpful

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
08 Jan 2026

Dariush & his team at the Royal Free saved my hand via Free flap after a crush injury & I owe so much to everyone from Dariush & his team, to the nurses on the ward for aftercare, to the lovely team at Mount Vernon plastics to the hand therapists. Dariush is so supportive every consultation, he makes me feel confident & at ease. He truly is a genius & a gentleman.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Dariush Nikkhah
08 Jan 2026
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Thankyou for your kind words.

5.0
verified patient
10 Dec 2025

Mr Nikkhah came highly recommended and he lived up to his reputation. He went above and beyond to operate on my teenage son, who had a complicated fracture needing pins and surgery. He was excellent throughout the entire process, and my son recovered much more quickly than expected. Returning to rugby ahead of schedule.

Reply from Dariush Nikkhah
10 Dec 2025
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Thankyou for the kind review

5.0
verified patient
23 Nov 2025

Words can’t fully express the gratitude I feel for Dr. Dariush Nikkhah. From the very beginning, he was not only exceptionally professional but also deeply caring and empathetic. My breast reconstruction was truly ideal — the results exceeded anything I could have hoped for, and my recovery was surprisingly quick and smooth. What touched me most was how he cared for me from the moment of the operation and continued to support me throughout the entire healing process. I never felt alone. His compassion, attention, and dedication brought back a sense of harmony and happiness in my life that I thought I had lost. I will be eternally grateful for everything he has done for me.

Patient seen for:
Reply from Dariush Nikkhah
23 Nov 2025
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Thankyou so much for this kind review

5.0
verified patient
08 Nov 2025

I recently had an upper Blepharoplasty with Mr Nikkhah, and I couldn't be happier with both the service and the results. Mr Nikkhah is extremely professional, kind and explained the procedure and what to expect both during and after. I felt very comfortable and he was more than happy to answer any questions. I had the procedure done under local anaesthetic, I experienced no pain or discomfort during the procedure at all. I had some swelling and bruising post-op, the bruising was gone after 7 days, most of the swelling gone after 10 days. I had no pain whatsoever, just mild discomfort for the first few days. This was a procedure I had wanted done for a very long time as although I am very slim, I had excessive skin hanging over my eyes which really bothered me and was beginning to affect my eyesight. I would recommend anyone considering this procedure to consult Mr Nikkhah in the first instance.

Reply from Dariush Nikkhah
23 Nov 2025
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Thankyou for your kind review

5.0
verified patient
02 Oct 2025

I had a very pleasant, stress free experience from the initial consultation through to the actual procedure and the final check-in for the stitch removal. I was given clear explanations throughout, which made me feel completely supported and confident at all times; all members of his team were wonderful. I am so glad that Professor Nikkhah was recommended to me and am grateful to him for his great skill and the care I received.

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5.0
verified patient
08 Sep 2025

The whole experience from the very start has been outstanding. Mr Nikkah has been kind and thoughtful and explained all the risks etc…..I am totally satisfied

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
02 Sep 2025

Incredible

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
13 Aug 2025

Where do I start. Mr Nikkhah is the best in his field and I am so blessed to have had him as my surgeon. Mr Nikkhah makes his patients feel at ease always and explains everything he is planning to do clearly and thoroughly. I am forever grateful to him for making me feel like a woman again after breast cancer.

Patient seen for:
5.0
verified patient
07 Aug 2025

Went smoothly, pleasantly, kind and thoughtful doctor who did a great job

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Endorsements

A great colleague offering kind and compassionate care to his patients as well as offering excellent surgical outcomes for his patients

05 Sep 2025
Endorsed for
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Augmentation

Mr Vishal Arun Patel

Mr Vishal Arun Patel

Breast Surgeon
Is a colleague

Mr Nikkhah is an exceptional knowledgeable and skilled Plastic and and Hand surgeon. He leads our complex Hand MDT at the Royal Free hospital. I highly recommend him!

13 Jul 2025
Endorsed for
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)
Excision of Sebaceous Cysts

Mr Medhat Zekry

Mr Medhat Zekry

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Mr NIkkah is a wonderful plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is highly skilled in a wide range of surgical treatments and highly recommend him

02 Apr 2025
Endorsed for
Excision of Sebaceous Cysts
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Moles and Skin Tags)

Mr Jonathan Joseph

Mr Jonathan Joseph

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

Great surgeon and colleague !

13 Dec 2024
Endorsed for
Breast Reduction
Hand Deformities
DIEP Flap Surgery

Mr Andreas Shiatis

Mr Andreas Shiatis

Plastic Surgeon
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What are Professor Dariush Nikkhah's reviews like?

Professor Dariush Nikkhah's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 108 reviews.

What languages does Professor Dariush Nikkhah speak?

Professor Dariush Nikkhah speaks English and Persian

Where is Professor Dariush Nikkhah located?

Professor Dariush Nikkhah primarily practices at The Royal Free London Private Patients Unit, located at Pond Street, London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QG
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What are Professor Dariush Nikkhah working hours?

Professor Dariush Nikkhah is working Monday (09:00 - 17:00), Tuesday (16:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:00), Thursday (09:30 - 17:00, 13:00 - 15:00), Saturday (08:00 - 17:00)

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