Miss Sophia Opel is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon based in London, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and is on the GMC specialist register.
She completed her higher surgical training in the prestigious Pan Thames training rotation and has worked at St Thomas’ Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital, St George’s Hospital and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
As a Consultant at Imperial Healthcare, she specialises in skin cancer, hand surgery, scar management, and trauma reconstruction and is known for her holistic approach, compassion and surgical precision.
Miss Opel’s focus on skin cancer involves close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including dermatologists and oncologists. She has extensive experience in the excision and reconstruction of skin cancers, particularly those located in cosmetically sensitive areas such as the face.
As a consultant working in a Major Trauma Centre, she has vast experience in reconstructing significant bone and soft tissue injuries using advanced techniques like skin grafts and flaps. In her role as a hand surgeon, she effectively treats a range of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, ganglions, and Dupuytren’s disease.
A graduate of University College London, Miss Opel received a Certificate of Merit in Medicine, a BSc(Hons) in Immunology and achieved an MSc in Plastic Surgery with a Certificate of Distinction. She earned prestigious fellowships in microsurgery, aesthetics, and trauma reconstruction before her consultant appointment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, subsequently moving to her current position at Charing Cross and St Mary’s Hospitals in London.
Miss Opel’s research focused on innovative uses of Botulinum toxin beyond aesthetics, further showcasing her commitment to advancing the field. She has numerous academic publications, including a notable book chapter on skin cancer in a leading textbook for plastic surgery trainees, along with multiple international and national presentations.
Miss Opel is deeply committed to education, playing a pivotal role in training future plastic surgeons. She supervises trainees daily, is a regular faculty member at esteemed courses such as the Imperial FRCS(Plast) examination course, and is an educational supervisor for trainees sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise. Driven by a passion for a holistic approach to patient care and academic excellence, Miss Opel continues to shape the future of plastic surgery through her clinical practice, research endeavors, and unwavering commitment to delivering first class care.
