Miss Alison Luther
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
BM, FRCS, MS (oncoplastic breast)
Specialises in
- One stop breast clinic
- Breast lumps
I am a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon based at the University Hospital Southampton, and have a particular interest in helping patients facing breast cancer. Since qualifying as a doctor in 2008 from the University of Southampton, I've focused my career on breast surgery, gaining extensive experience in breast cancer management, with a particular emphasis on ensuring good cosmetic outcomes following breast cancer surgery.
My goal is to make sure you feel comfortable and well-informed every step of the way. I understand that having any type of breast issue can feel daunting, and I strive to provide care that's not only skilled and professional, but also kind, supportive, and personalised.
I have performed over 500 breast operations, whilst working for the NHS. I am experienced in performing breast conserving surgery, including using advanced oncoplastic techniques. These allow for a larger portion of the breast to be removed, whilst maintaining a good breast shape. I am also able to offer immediate breast reconstruction (using implants).
I completed my higher surgical training in the Wessex region, and during that time I also completed a Masters in Surgery (distinction) in oncoplastic breast surgery from the University of East Anglia. I then completed a specialist fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery at University Hospital Southampton before to consolidated my skills in advanced breast conserving techniques and breast reconstructive surgery. I was appointed as a consultant in Southampton in March 2022.
I work closely with the plastic surgery team in my NHS practice and am able to assess and advise on autologous (using patient’s own tissue) reconstructive options. Following breast cancer surgery, patients may be left with an asymmetry between the breasts, and I am also able to offer surgical techniques to improve this.
General Medical Council Number: 6167329
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Miss Alison Luther at Spire include:
Breast care and surgery
- Breast implant removal
- Breast lump investigation
- Breast lump removal
- Breast reconstruction following mastectomy
- Cancer tests
- CT scan
- Mammogram (mammography)
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and lymph node removal
- Ultrasound scan
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Breast surgery
Qualification and professional memberships
BM / University of Southampton / 2008
Bachelor of Medicine
FRCS (eng) / Royal College of Surgeons / 2019
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
MS (oncoplastic breast surgery) / University of East Anglia / 2021
Master of Surgery
Professional memberships
Association of Breast Surgeons
General Medical Council (GMC)
Royal College of Surgeons
Current NHS posts
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, University Hospital Southampton
Personal profile
I enjoy spending time with my husband in our garden with our chickens. I also love being outdoors and being by the sea.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Private secretary | Lyn Corlass |
| Private secretary telephone | 07936 935 889 |
| Private secretary email | lyn.corlass@spirehealthcare.com |