Mr Shilen Patel
Dr Shilen Patel is a highly skilled, award-winning Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. His expertise spans a wide range of oral and maxillofacial procedures, including surgical extractions, dental implants, and jaw surgery, skin tumour surgery, treatment of facial trauma. Additionally, Dr Patel is experienced in facial cosmetic augmentation and reconstructive plastic surgery.
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Dr Shilen Patel is a highly skilled Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, renowned for his meticulous attention to detail, artistic eye, and compassionate bedside manner.
Dr Patel is an award-winning surgeon, well-regarded by his patients for his thorough consultations and dedication to helping them achieve their aesthetic and functional goals. He is dual-qualified, having earned his medical degree from the prestigious St Bartholomew’s and The London School of Medicine, as well as his dentistry degree from King’s College London. He completed his advanced surgical training at several top hospitals in London.
Dr Patel's expertise spans a wide range of oral and maxillofacial procedures. He is proficient in surgical extractions, dental implants, and jaw surgery, including the removal of jaw cysts. His skills extend to skin tumour surgery, management of jaw pain, treatment of facial trauma, and addressing salivary gland tumours and stones. Additionally, Dr Patel is experienced in facial cosmetic augmentation and reconstructive plastic surgery, offering a comprehensive approach to both aesthetic and reconstructive needs.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Patel is actively engaged in surgical research and education. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and frequently presents his findings at national and international conferences. His commitment to advancing the field is further demonstrated by his involvement in teaching and mentoring aspiring surgeons, as well as examining medical university students. Dr Patel is a member of several professional organisations, reflecting his dedication to staying at the forefront of his specialty.
Dr Patel is committed to providing the highest quality of care, believing in personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and concerns. His warm demeanour and exceptional expertise make him a sought-after oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
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20 Devonshire Place
London, W1G 6BW
- Qualified 2007
- (MBBS) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, St Bartholomew’s & the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry 2001 - 2007
- (BMedSci) Bachelor of Medical Sciences in Molecular Therapeutics, St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry 2005 - 2006
- (MSc) Master of Science - Advanced Surgical Practice, Cardiff University 2012 - 2015
- (MRCS) Intercollegiate Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons 2011
- (BDS) Bachelor of Dental Surgery, King’s College London 2009 - 2012
- (MFDS) Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons 2016
- (PG Cert, Dip ESSQ) Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Surgical Sciences 2011
- (DO-HNS) Part A Diploma in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck; Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 2015
- (Dip ESSQ) Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh University 2011
- FRCS (OMFS) Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons 2016 - 2022
- Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
The Royal Free NHS Trust - Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
O-S Clinic
- Medical Examiner
University College London Medical University - Honorary Clinical Lecturer
Cardiff University - Advanced Surgical Science Department
- Benign and malignant oral lesions
- Buried teeth
- Cheekbone fracture
- Dentoalveolar surgery
- Diagnosis of cancer of the head, neck, mouth and tongue
- Ectopic teeth
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Excision of lesions of the mouth, tongue and gums
- Facial Headaches
- Facial pain
- Impacted canines/teeth
- Jaw cysts
- Jaw deformity/jaw repositioning surgery
- Jaw fracture
- Jaw surgery
- Lesion biopsy
- Lip lesions/lumps
- Lip-tie
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Mouth cancer diagnosis
- Mouth lesions/lumps
- Mouth Ulcer Treatment
- Mucocele treatment
- Neck lumps
- Obstructive sleep apnea jaw surgery
- Odontogenic tumours
- Oral cancer diagnosis
- Oral conditions
- Oral dysplasia
- Oral lichen planus
- Oral lesions – diagnosis +/- management
- Oral medicine
- Oral potentially malignant disorders
- Oral surgery
- Oral Reconstruction
- Orthognathic surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Precancerous lesions in the mouth
- Ranula
- Reconstruction/repair after removal of skin cancer
- Salivary gland biopsy/conditions
- Salivary gland stones
- Skin cancer diagnosis +/- treatment
- Skin cysts/lumps
- Sublingual gland surgery
- Submandibular gland surgery
- Temporomandibular joint pain and disorders
- TMJ conditions
- Tongue-tie
- Tooth extraction
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Third molars extraction
S Sawhney, Z M Zhou, A Amin, S Mumtaz, J Lee, I Proctor, S Patel, 2023, British Journal of Surgery, Volume 110, Issue Supplement_7, September 2023
P116 Macroglossia as an initial presentation of systemic amyloidosis
Tom Cavell, Jonathan Dennis, Shilen Patel, 2023, British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Volume 61, Issue 10, 2023, Page e72, ISSN 0266-4356
Pemphigus Vulgaris: Case Reports of Patients Managed by a Multidisciplinary Team
Shilen Patel, et al, 2018, EC Dental Science 17.7, (2018): 1185-1191
Red Green Cards: Meet the Doctor
Q&A with Mr Shilen Patel
Coronavirus: Cancer surgeon expands red and green card scheme to help vulnerable
Dr Shilen Patel, 36, began rolling out the movement as the UK was on the verge of lockdown. Sky News, 2020
- GMC - Consultant Annual Appraiser
- Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) - Silver Suture Award Finalist
- Geoffrey Forman Salivary Gland Surgery Prize
- Founder: Red Green Cards Charity
- Certificate of Commendation for Professionalism - Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas ’Hospital
- Scholarship Research Advisory Board for BMedSci Research
- Chair: Surgical Management of Head & Neck Skin Cancer Course – Royal Free NHS Trust