Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon. NHS practice at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Private practice at London Bridge Hospital and The Lister Hospital Chelsea, with outpatient clinics at HCA Canary Wharf and HCA City of London. All major UK insurers recognised. 24-hour referral acknowledgement; private appointments within 2–3 working days. Self-referrals welcome.
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Mr Lawrence Okiror FRCS(CTh) FRCSEd(CTh) · GMC 6150382 · ORCID 0000-0003-2446-9164
⏱24-hour referral acknowledgement by Jo Mitchelson, PA
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Private appointments within 2–3 working days
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Suspected lung cancer always prioritised
A brief letter with relevant history, investigations, and reason for referral is sufficient. Use the AI letter assistant below to draft one in seconds, or call Jo Mitchelson on 020 7952 2882.
Also accepted: mesothelioma, thymoma and mediastinal mass, pleural disease and recurrent effusion, thoracic outlet syndrome, thoracic endometriosis, chylothorax, pulmonary metastasectomy, and all thoracic conditions. Full conditions list →
Particular depth in lung nodule assessment and early lung cancer, robotic surgery, and advanced emphysema. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust holds NHS England national commissioning for both LVRS and EBV.
Clinical Detail
The integrated one-consultant pathway from CT detection to ION navigational bronchoscopy, same-day tissue diagnosis, dye-marking, and robotic lung-sparing resection. Mr Okiror performs ~1.94% of UK lung cancer operations personally (153 anatomic resections, SCTS 2024–25). When to refer: any nodule of concern, incidental findings on imaging, screen-detected nodules, and suspected early lung cancer.
View Pathway Detail →Also: ION bronchoscopy → · Robotic surgery →
Clinical Detail
The four-option MDT — EBV, LVRS, lung transplant assessment via Harefield Hospital, and medical optimisation. NICE-recommended (IPG600 for EBV; LVRS evidence Fishman NETT 2003, Lim 2020). Mr Okiror is the sole EBV and LVRS operator at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and at London Bridge Hospital; 100+ procedures since 2019.
View Emphysema Detail →Monthly specialist MDT includes the Harefield lung transplant team
Paste your referral notes or patient summary below. The assistant drafts a structured referral letter to Mr Okiror. Review it, edit as needed, then email it directly from your own mail client or copy it into your EMR. Drafting happens in your browser; notes are not stored on this page.
AI-generated draft. Always review before sending. For urgent referrals call Jo Mitchelson: 020 7952 2882.
What the letter includes
Recognised by all major UK private medical insurers:
Self-pay welcome. CCSD coding confirmed at point of booking.
Primary private centre:
Other consulting locations:
Virtual consultations often available within 24 hours.
Initial private consultation from £250. Surgical and procedural fees provided in writing before commitment.
Jo Mitchelson provides transparent estimates covering surgical, hospital, anaesthetic, and any joint-team costs — on request, before booking.
A predictable, three-step pathway. You stay informed at each stage.
Jo Mitchelson acknowledges receipt of your referral by email within 24 working hours, with the proposed appointment slot. Urgent cases prioritised same day.
Private consultation at London Bridge Hospital, The Lister Chelsea, or HCA outpatients. Virtual consultations often available within 24 hours where appropriate.
A typed clinic letter is sent electronically to you (the referring GP) within 2 working days of consultation. Copies to any other named clinicians (respiratory physician, oncologist).
PA to Mr Lawrence Okiror
24-hour acknowledgement. 2–3 working day appointments. Electronic clinic letter back to you within 2 working days. All major UK insurers recognised.
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