A second opinion is not doubt. It is intelligence. Dr Lawrence Okiror offers expert independent review of lung cancer diagnoses, lung nodule findings, and recommendations about lung surgery — with appointments available within 2–3 days.
Send your scans
Share your CT images and any existing letters or reports — by post, CD, or secure digital transfer.
Consultation within 2–3 days
In person at London Bridge Hospital, The Lister Chelsea, or Canary Wharf outpatients — or by video consultation.
Written opinion within 48–72 hours
A clear, detailed report — yours to keep, share with your existing team, or use to plan next steps.
Most people searching for a lung cancer second opinion are doing it quietly — often alone, often late at night — because something doesn’t feel settled. If any of the following thoughts have crossed your mind, you are not alone.
No. Any surgeon experienced enough to manage lung cancer will expect patients with serious diagnoses to seek independent reassurance. It is a mark of good judgement, not a slight. If you feel this would cause difficulty, that itself is worth knowing.
Not if done quickly. The review is completed within 48–72 hours. In many cases, a second opinion has prevented a patient from proceeding with the wrong plan — saving far more time than it used.
You are not. A lung cancer diagnosis — or the suspicion of one — is one of the most significant medical events in a person’s life. Wanting to be certain before a major operation is not anxiety. It is intelligence.
Yes. All enquiries are handled with complete discretion by Dr Okiror’s personal PA. You do not need to involve anyone else at the consultation stage. Many patients come alone.
Lung cancer decisions are rarely simple. Whether a lung-preserving operation is possible instead of removing an entire lobe. Whether a biopsy is needed before surgery, or whether surgery itself is the right first step. Whether the scan results genuinely support the plan you’ve been given.
These are questions where experience and volume matter — and where a second pair of expert eyes can change the course of treatment. Not because the first opinion was wrong, but because the stakes are high enough to warrant certainty before you commit to anything.
A second opinion does not disrupt your care. It clarifies it.
A second opinion at this clinic is a thorough clinical review, not a rubber stamp. Every element of your case is reviewed personally by Dr Okiror.
Imaging — reviewed directly, not just reported
CT and PET scans are reviewed by Dr Okiror on screen — not just the report, but the images themselves. The size and shape of the nodule, exactly where it sits in the lung, whether a minimally invasive approach is realistic, and any features the written report may have under-weighted.
Biopsy results and tissue diagnosis
Where a biopsy has been done, results are reviewed in context. If no tissue diagnosis has been obtained yet, the options are discussed — including ION robotic bronchoscopy, a keyhole technique that can reach and sample nodules deep in the lung without open surgery.
Fitness for surgery — properly assessed
Whether you are genuinely fit for an operation — and which operation — is not always fully answered elsewhere. Dr Okiror reviews your breathing test results, general health, and any other conditions that affect surgical risk. Sometimes a patient has been told they cannot have an operation when, in fact, a less invasive approach makes it entirely possible.
Is the proposed operation actually necessary?
Is removing an entire lobe the right approach — or would removing just the affected segment preserve more breathing capacity with the same cancer outcome? A major international trial published in 2022 confirmed that for smaller early-stage tumours, the more conservative operation is equally effective. Dr Okiror will give you a direct answer. Read more about robotic lung surgery →
Written report
A full written summary is provided within 48–72 hours. This can be shared with your existing surgical team, your GP, or your insurer.
A second opinion is only as valuable as the experience behind it. Dr Okiror is a Consultant Thoracic and Robotic Surgeon at London Bridge Hospital and one of the UK’s highest-volume lung cancer centres.
Dr Okiror holds the highest surgical fellowship qualifications in cardiothoracic surgery awarded by both the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh — a dual distinction held by very few surgeons in the UK. He sits on the RCSEd Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialty Board, leads its Robotics Advisory Panel, and examines candidates for both the UK and European surgical boards.
If your second opinion confirms that surgery is the right step, you do not have to join a waiting list. London Bridge Hospital was the first private provider in Europe to offer ION robotic bronchoscopy in routine clinical practice. The pathway from consultation to operation can be completed in days.
A thin, flexible robotic catheter navigates through the airways — no incisions. It reaches the nodule, takes a biopsy, and where appropriate marks the site for surgery. All in one session, usually as a day case.
Three small incisions. The da Vinci robot provides magnified, high-definition vision inside the chest. Only the affected part of the lung is removed. Breathing capacity is preserved. Most patients are home within 2–3 days.
Lung cancer found early: 80–90% five-year survival.
Lung cancer found late: below 10%.
The difference between a routine operation and a fight for survival is often one scan, acted on promptly. A second opinion does not delay care. Done quickly, it ensures that the care you receive is correct — and that nothing has been missed.
No. You can contact the clinic directly. Appointments are available within 2–3 days at London Bridge Hospital, The Lister Hospital Chelsea, and Canary Wharf outpatients.
Your CT and PET scan images (on CD or digital transfer), any existing radiology reports, your biopsy results if available, and any treatment plan or letters you have received. If you have not yet had a biopsy, bring the imaging — the consultation will cover what should happen next.
Many insurers — including BUPA, AXA Health, and Aviva — will fund a second opinion consultation. Check your policy in advance. The clinic can provide a consultation letter for pre-authorisation.
This is one of the most common reasons patients seek a second opinion. A major international trial published in 2022 confirmed that for smaller early-stage tumours — typically less than 2 centimetres — removing just the affected segment can be equally effective at controlling the cancer, while preserving more breathing capacity. Dr Okiror will review this directly and give you a clear answer.
Yes. A second opinion does not commit you to private surgery. Many patients return to their NHS team with additional clarity. The choice of where to proceed is always yours.
Yes. Video consultations are available to all patients who can share imaging digitally. A written report is provided within 48–72 hours. If surgery is subsequently required at London Bridge Hospital, the full pathway can be planned in advance of travel.
Appointments available within 2–3 days at London Bridge Hospital, The Lister Hospital Chelsea, and Canary Wharf outpatients. No GP referral required. All enquiries handled with complete discretion.
Call Grace on 020 7952 2882 · pa@lungsurgeon.co.uk