Mr Alexander Macdonald
Consultant Specialist Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon
Alex Macdonald qualified from Oxford University Medical School and undertook his paediatric surgical training in London at Great Ormond Street, Evelina London Children's, Chelsea and Westminster and King's College Hospitals before taking up his NHS Consultant post at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in 2020.
His sub-specialist training in paediatric colorectal surgery included the Royal College of Surgeons of England Senior Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Colorectal Surgery and the Advanced training programme in paediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstruction at Nationwide Children's Hospital, USA.
Alex is the current Honorary Secretary and a trustee of the British Association of Paediatric Surgeons (BAPS) and an Executive Committee member of the British Association of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons (BAPES).
He is a keen advocate of minimally invasive surgery and undertakes all general surgery of childhood procedures including hernia repair, orchidopexy (surgery for undescended testes), hydrocele repair and circumcision.
At home Alex enjoys spending time with his two children.
Book an appointment
Mr Macdonald sees Private Patients at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and is recognised by the major insurance providers including; BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, WPA and Vitality.
How to book an appointment
Mr Macdonald sees both self-paying and insurance patients. To arrange an appointment or make an enquiry please contact Mr Macdonald’s secretary by email or phone:
secretary@thelondonpaediatricsurgeon.com
tel: 07947149892
Our Services
Outpatient Consultations
Mr Macdonald sees Private Patients at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. He accepts self-paying patients as well as insurance from BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, WPA and Vitality.
For an estimate of fees please get in touch with Mr Macdonald’s secretary.
Daycase Surgery
Mr Macdonald performs a wide range of day case surgery including; hernia surgery, surgery for undescended testes, foreskin surgery, endoscopy and removal of lumps, bumps and skin lesions.
If you’re not sure if Mr Macdonald performs the surgery your child needs then please get in touch with Mr Macdonald’s secretary.