Mr. Peter Kalu

Mr. Peter Kalu, FRCS Plastic

Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and

Aesthetic Surgeon

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation

Trust, United Kingdom

Mr. Peter Kalu is a distinguished Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. With a specialization in Breast Surgery, he is renowned for his expertise in microvascular breast reconstruction.

His practice encompasses a comprehensive skin surgery service, including the management of skin tumors, and he is an integral member of the Oxford Specialist Skin Multidisciplinary Team.

Mr. Kalu's academic and clinical training began at Imperial College London, where he pursued his undergraduate studies before advancing through prominent Plastic Surgery units in London, Yorkshire, and Newcastle. His research interests, particularly in microsurgery, were explored during a period of research at the Royal Free Hospital, London, focusing on enhancing outcomes post-trauma. His specialist surgical training was completed in Newcastle, and he was registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) as a specialist in Plastic Surgery in 2017. In his role at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Mr. Kalu has contributed significantly to the field of microsurgery, initially as a senior microsurgery fellow before his appointment as a consultant nearly eight years ago. He plays a pivotal role in the education and mentorship of emerging surgeons as the Plastic Surgery Trainee Lead for Oxford and has been recognized by his peers as a Non-Regional Council member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS).

Additionally, Mr. Kalu contributes to the UK National Flap Registry (UKNFR) as the audit lead. Mr. Kalu's interests extend beyond his clinical and academic commitments. He is an avid photographer, a passionate traveler, and a dedicated cyclist. These diverse pursuits not only reflect his commitment to personal development but also humanize him, showing that he is more than just his professional achievements.