Philip Turton
Qualifications & Specialisations
Expert Breast Surgeon in Leeds:
Mr. Philip Turton
Mr. Philip Turton, a leading Consultant Breast Oncoplastic and Aesthetic Breast Surgeon based in Leeds.
With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Mr. Turton brings unparalleled expertise to the fields of cosmetic breast surgery and revision cosmetic breast procedures. In addition he is a specialist in breast cancer surgery and reconstructive breast surgery.
His dedication to patient care, coupled with his extensive training and experience, ensures world-class outcomes for those seeking breast surgery for aesthetic or medical reasons.
Why Choose Mr. Philip Turton for your breast surgery?
Unmatched Expertise and Credentials
Certified Specialist
Mr. Turton was the first UK Breast Surgeon to achieve full certification in Cosmetic Breast Surgery by the Royal College of Surgeons. His credentials are unmatched in the field.
Extensive Training
UK-trained and fully qualified, Mr. Turton’s career spans decades of dedication to breast surgery, earning him a Doctor of Medicine (MD) with commendation and an FRCS qualification.
Focused Specialty
Unlike ‘multiple body area’ surgeons, Mr. Turton’s practice is exclusively dedicated to breast surgery. This focused expertise ensures optimal results tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Depth of Experience
With a track record of tens of thousands of breast consultations and surgeries, Mr Turton brings unparalleled experience, precision, and mastery in technique, ensuring the highest level of care and exceptional results.
Mr. Turton: A National Leader in Aesthetic Breast Surgery in Leeds
Recognised for his expertise at a national level, Mr. Turton specialises in a comprehensive range of procedures, including:
Breast reductions, breast uplifts, and full reshaping for a more natural, proportionate look.
Breast Implant removal combined with breast uplift and capsulectomy
Breast augmentation with FDA and MHRA-approved implants.
Revisional and replacement implant surgery, ensuring optimal outcomes even in complex cases.
His meticulous attention to detail, combined with advanced techniques like biodimensional planning and Crisalix 3D imaging for breast enlargement, allows patients to visualise their results before surgery, making him a top choice for breast enhancement.
Honorary Senior Lecturer, UK
Mr Turton is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery for the University of Leeds and formerly worked for over 20 years as a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast surgeon for the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
He has been involved in the training of over 20 Specialist Registrars and Fellows learning the intricacies of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery.
He was a member of the Education and Training Committee of the Association of Breast Surgery at BASO for 5 years and served as the regional ABS Committee representative serving on Council for a further 5-year tenure.
He also served as the regional representative for Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Training and worked as the General Surgery representative (for Breast Surgery) on the Training Interface Group for Reconstructive Cosmetic Surgery working with Plastic Surgery colleagues for the mutual benefit of patients.
Mr Turton served as a member of the Aesthetic subcommittee for the Association of Breast Surgery. He served as an advisor on breast implants to the MHRA and for 5 years as a member of the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Expert Advisory Group. He wrote the UK National Guidelines on the Investigation and Treatment of BIA-ALCL.
Qualifications & Training
Mr. Turton began his medical journey in 1987, graduating from the Leeds University School of Medicine with multiple distinctions and honors.
After completing his house officer training at St. James’s University Teaching Hospital, he embarked on a comprehensive surgical training program.
In 1996, he earned the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd) and achieved an MD (Hons) for his groundbreaking research.
A significant part of his training included a Traveling Fellowship in the United States in 1999, where he visited renowned institutions like Stanford University Medical Center, the University of Colorado, and the Cleveland Clinic. This wonderful training program and international exposure honed his knowledge and ultimately led to the development of his surgical craftsmanship over the next 30-years! It deepened his knowledge in breast surgery techniques, which he then went on to further refine with new ideas, achieving technical excellence in his field.
In essence, after completing his specialist training in General Surgery, Mr. Turton chose to super-specialize in Breast Surgery at an early stage. This included advanced training in Breast Reconstruction, Oncoplastic techniques, and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, which he has continued to refine through ongoing professional development.
Clinical Excellence
Between 2004 and 2024, Mr. Turton served as a Consultant Breast Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, while also managing a thriving private practice at Leeds Nuffield and Leeds Spire Hospitals.
He performs an impressive volume of operations each year, addressing both cosmetic and oncological needs.
Leadership & Teaching
A passionate educator, Mr. Turton served as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. He played a pivotal role in training future surgeons in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
As a member of the Association of Breast Surgery (ABS) and formerly a founding member of its Aesthetic subcommittee, he actively contributed to shaping the future of breast surgery through lecturing, presentations, curriculum development and training programs.
Mr. Turton has participated in numerous international conferences and workshops, keeping his techniques at the forefront of modern advancements.
From masterclasses in oncoplastic surgery to specialized courses in aesthetic procedures, he continually seeks innovative and safer approaches to surgery.
How does a specialist breast surgeon approach their patients?
Specialists must be judgment-safe and competent in their field of specialist practice. The specialist will offer choices to patients, share decisions with them sensitively and provide education and support for care.
They must be able to demonstrate the qualities and abilities to manage a clinical unit or team, ensuring high standards of professional care and effective working relationships with colleagues across professional disciplines.
The specialist will be able to monitor plans and initiatives, to evaluate them and ensure that modifications are made where appropriate. Specialists take on a leadership role within teams and organisations and will have the vision and foresight to develop new ways of working and the commitment to see projects and teams through to the end.
Highest Standards of Care
Specialists will demonstrate the personal capacity and qualities to respond positively to feedback from colleagues and patients, to take and accept responsibility for clinical decisions, and to manage and respond to complaints from families of patients and fellow professionals in a professional manner.
They must support teaching and training programmes for trainees, departments and staff under their supervision. Specialists must demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of care and ethical and professional behaviour within their speciality and within the medical profession as a whole.
Training in Surgery underwent major changes since 1995 following the recommendations of the Calman-Hine Report. Patients with breast disease have since been seen and treated in highly specialised Breast Units by a Breast Surgery Specialist.
These surgeons will have received the highest level of training, through the parent speciality of general surgery, in breast diseases, breast cancer treatment and all aspects of surgery of the breast. They are full members of Association of Breast Surgery (ABS), a subspecialty association with more than 2000 members, who represent the many different professional groups who are treating breast cancer, share an interest in breast research, better models of training, data collection and patient care. Membership can be checked on the ABS website.
Beautiful, Natural Results with Patient Safety as a Priority
When choosing a cosmetic breast surgeon, expertise and patient care should be at the forefront. Mr. Philip Turton is dedicated to achieving beautiful, natural results while prioritising safety in every procedure. Whether you’re seeking breast reduction, breast augmentation, reconstructive surgery, or treatment for benign or malignant breast conditions, Mr. Turton’s extensive experience ensures the highest standard of care.
A Specialist Focus on Breast Surgery
As a UK-trained consultant breast surgeon, Mr. Turton has dedicated his career exclusively to breast surgery. This focused approach allows him to maintain unparalleled expertise in:
Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Enhancements such as breast augmentation, breast lifts, and reductions.
Reconstructive Surgery
Restoring breast form following mastectomy or trauma.
Benign and Malignant Breast Conditions
Comprehensive care for congenital issues, benign tumors, and breast cancer.
For more information about Mr. Turton’s qualifications and specializations, visit the About Mr. Turton page.