Mr Ian King

MA (Oxon) MBBS MRCS FRCS (Plast)

Mr Ian King is a fully accredited UK‑trained Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon, specialising in safe, natural‑looking results and patient centred care. He is on the GMC Specialist Register for Plastic Surgery and holds full membership of BAPRAS and BAAPS, and he is certified on the Royal College of Surgeons Cosmetic Surgery Board, reflecting the highest standards of professional training and ethical practice.

With extensive experience across leading NHS and private hospitals, Mr Ian King combines advanced surgical skill with a warm, approachable style. His focus is on empowering patients with clear information, personalised treatment plans, and high quality aftercare. This patient first approach helps individuals make confident decisions at every stage of their treatment journey. 

His practice philosophy centres on safety, transparency, and achieving outcomes that respect each patient’s unique goals.

My Experience

2021   Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

  • Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead

  • University Hospitals Sussex, Brighton

2021   BAAPS/BAPRAS Aesthetic Fellowship

  • Cadogan Clinic, London

2020   Senior Skin Cancer Reconstruction Fellowship

  • Guy's & St Thomas, London

2020   Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship

  • Imperial College NHS Foundation Trust, London

2019   Microsurgery Reconstruction Fellowship

  • Royal Marsden Hospital, London

2019   Microsurgery Reconstruction Fellowship

  • Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead

2013-2021   Higher Plastic Surgical Training

  • London Deanery. Ranked 4th in UK.
  • Training in QVH, St George's Hospital, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, The Royal Marsden, St Mary's Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital

2009-2013   Foundation & Core Surgical Training

  • Training in Plastics, Breast and Orthopaedic surgery throughout the north east of England

2009   Graduated Newcastle University Medical School

  • Completed postgraduate medical degree

Mr King has undertaken advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, microsurgery, reconstructive microsurgical trauma, and skin cancer surgery, ensuring expertise across both cosmetic and medically necessary procedures.

He holds a substantive consultant post at the world famous Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and works also at the University Hospitals Sussex.

Research & Innovation

 

Mr Ian King maintains a strong commitment to training, research and surgical innovation.

As an Honorary Assistant Professor, he teaches regularly for Brighton and Sussex Medical School, delivering clinical training, and contributing to the development of future surgeons.  

Mr Ian King has authored over 50 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and presented academic work at national and international conferences. 

His active research interests centre on improving standards nationally for cardiothoracic patients requiring complex plastic surgical reconstruction and in advancing the use of advanced imaging technologies to optimise surgical pathways for devastating traumatic lower limb injuries.

 

Meet the team

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.

Rach King

Director, King Plastic Surgeon

Emily Carter

Medical Secretary

Claudie Whitaker

Medical Secretary

"I believe in open, honest and non-judgemental professional conversations. I bring compassion, skill and expertise to the care of all my patients"

Mr Ian King