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Miss Gaural Patel

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5.0 | 65 reviews

Specialises in: General surgery

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Miss Patel joined the Milton Keynes team in November 2018. She is delighted to return to the area, following her medical degree at Oxford University (where she also gained an honours degree focussing on cognitive neurosciences) and Foundation training in Buckinghamshire She has worked over 5 continents, absorbing tips and tricks from many gifted trainers, and completed her core surgical training in London (Chelsea and Westminster hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Hillingdon Hospital). Higher surgical training took her to Wales and an inspirational observership at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Pre-appointment, she was awarded a highly competitive National Oncoplastic TIG fellowship year at Broomfield Hospital and St Andrews Plastics Unit, Chelmsford. Here, she worked alongside internationally respected surgeons in order to train in all aspects of oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery including therapeutic mammaplasty, skin sparing mastectomy for implant and flap reconstruction, breast reductions/mastopexies, nipple reconstruction and areolar tattooing. She also took on a key organisational role for the regional risk reducing mastectomy multidisciplinary meeting, which brought together geneticists, psychologists, oncologists, surgeons and breast reconstruction nurses to allow comprehensive assessment and acceptable options for ladies with high risk of developing breast cancer. She finished off her training with a travelling fellowship to Paris, working under the expert supervision of Krishna Clough and Isabel Safardi who helped hone her oncoplastic –aesthetic sense and expanded applications of fat grafting in their technically superb, yet extremely patient centred way. Since practicing in Milton Keynes she continues to contribute to the academic community, in the form of international conference posters and peer reviewed publications, but is increasingly focussing on holistic care of her patients. She works alongside the Macmillan wellbeing team, to ensure that a diagnosis of cancer can be used positively to improve your quality of life, with access to hospital and community resources encompassing physical health but also addressing emotional and psychosocial needs that can be neglected. You will also find her out and about, both in the hospital and Milton Keynes community, promoting breast awareness with the mammographers and breast specialist nurses, through joint events with local companies and organisations. She hopes to educate and empower both women and men about breast health with the help of her colleagues, media and of course Betty Boob (our realistic mannequin who generously allows everyone to gain confidence with breast examination on her!) She has a special interest in leadership and the hidden curriculum where norms, values and beliefs, as well as knowledge are passed on unwittingly as well as consciously. She hopes that early development of these ideas with medical students and trainees from both Buckingham and Oxford Universities, will encourage self-awareness and understanding of others. These, together with empathy and kindness, help build the resilience required to complete the demands of higher training, where mind, body and spirit can be relentlessly tested in order to allow oneself the privilege of being someone’s doctor, without losing the qualities of a being a fellow human being.

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I saw Miss Patel last week to discuss the plan for my breast cancer surgery. As soon as I entered the room she put me at ease and I felt very inspired by her. She was incredible and very understanding and I am very grateful to have Miss Patel looking after me. She explained everything very well and listened to everything I had to say and was very considerate. I felt so much better after my appointment. Thank you.

10th May 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


5* excellence with warmth, compassion and great skill.

7th April 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


Anyone unfortunate enough to receive a cancer diagnosis will be grateful to have Miss Patel as their surgeon.She will give you the facts,but in a compassionate and empathetic manner,and often where appropriate with good humour.She took great pride in her work, and tried to minimise scarring and return things as near to original as possible. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Miss Patel.

4th April 2026 | Written by carer at Milton Keynes Hospital


Cancer turns the most resilient and stoic into a jelly of nervousness, apprehension and overwhelm. Miss Patel delivers sunshine smiles with the gift of time in conversations to navigate the journey successfully. I am incredibly grateful to have been in the care of Miss Patel. We first met when I was quaking under my trusted bobble hat of support (I jest not), not knowing what the future held, sensing fear of cancer plaguing me. The neat surgery is a reminder of a talented, skilled professional whom I respect and trust. I was made comfortable throughout the conversations, surgery planning and recovery. The last meeting was celebration of surgery success with strength and courage for the treatment road ahead. I responded with the confidence of no bobble hat required as Miss Patel has a calming aura of breath with patience for patients. Miss Patel actively listens, reassures with managing expectations to my partner and I for the cancer voyage of discovery 😊. 5* does not quite reflect Miss Patel’s high standards in all her endeavours - a perfect 10! 🏆🌻. I’m so grateful.

3rd April 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


Ms Patel has been so caring and supportive from explaining my original cancer diagnosis explaining in detail what would happen in surgery seeing me before my surgery she is so lovely giving me such confidence in her ability. At my last meeting she explained again in detail my next of my journey to beat cancer during my various meetings she has been lovely to my family giving my daughter a cuddle when became upset at one stage. Again I cannot thank Ms Patel for all her lovely compassionate treatment she has given me

3rd April 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


Ms Patel provided exceptional care throughout my cancer journey. She was consistently caring, professional, and empathetic, and always treated me with the utmost respect. Every question I had was answered thoroughly, which gave me great reassurance at each stage. I have nothing but appreciation for the outstanding support and dedication shown by Ms Patel and the entire breast care team. The prompt treatment I received made a significant difference, and I am deeply grateful for the positive outcome. I will always be thankful for the care I was given.

2nd April 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


My experience with Miss Patel after she stepped in as my surgical Dr as my original surgery was cancelled, lovely person was very professional she informed me what she was going to do. my surgery went very well , the scar is hard to see and she did a fantastic job i would not think that she had made the cut there, 100% satisfied with the result.

24th March 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


After my care was transitioned from Ms Muscara to Ms Patel, I was naturally a little anxious—but those feelings quickly disappeared. Ms Patel has a wonderfully warm and reassuring presence. She combines clinical expertise with genuine kindness, making you feel heard, safe, and supported throughout. I always felt I was in capable hands, and that human touch meant more than I can express. I’m truly thankful for her care.

17th March 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


I just have been to see her to receive my breast cancer results . Before I had even sat down she said you are cancer free , fantastic news and she then hugged me . What an amazing , lovely caring Doctor she is . She held my hand before my operation and as you can imagine I was very scared and comforted me . Thankyou so much for all your care and support through the hardest moment of my life . A mention also to all the Doctors and nurses that have looked after me through this very difficult time , your care and compassion is outstanding a real credit to the medical profession and couldn’t of asked for anything more . Thankyou I feel blessed 🩷

12th March 2026 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


Miss Gaural Patel, diagnosed and cared for me during my journey through breast cancer, she is the most caring and compassionate person I have ever met, very calming. She explained everything to me in detail, and made sure that I understood everything, I had no worries at all, I completely trust her with my life and would recommend her to anyone going through breast surgery. My scars are practically non existent, so clever. The care that I received is second to none. I truly can't praise this lady enough.

3rd November 2024 | Written by patient at Milton Keynes Hospital


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