Dr Stefano Cotrufo

About

Dr Cotrufo is fully registered with the United Kingdom General Medical Council since 2005 and is on the Plastic Surgery Specialist Register – Registration number 6154368. He is also a fellow of the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) and a Member of the British Association of Head and Neck Oncology (BAHNO) and Member of the Italian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (SICPRE).

Background

Dr Cotrufo was born in Naples, Italy. His medical training and experience in plastic surgery began at the University of Napoli, Italy followed by the University of Messina, Italy, where he graduated top of his class.

His passion for plastic surgery, coupled with hard work and dedication earned him training and experience in some of the most prestigious surgical departments across the world, including:

• Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit (Glasgow)
• Head and Neck Unit of University College Hospital (London)
• Plastic Surgery Unit of the Royal Marsden (London)
• Royal Free Hospital
• Royal London and
• Hospital Santa Isabel de Clinics of Taubate in San Paulo, Brazil, the world’s pioneering country for plastic surgery.
• BBL with Dr Tino Mendieta & Dr Daniel Del Vecchio (US)
• Face Lift with Dr Andrew Jacono (US)

Dr Cotrufo has also had his research and development in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery published in peer-reviewed journals and continues to contribute research and speak at industry events about many of his specialist fields, including reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery.

Family

Dr Cotrufo lives in London with his wife, son and daughter. Coming from a family of doctors, medicine was a passion from an early age. His father is a professor in neurology, and his uncle is a professor heart surgery, and was the first to perform a heart transplant in Southern Italy so it’s safe to say medicine and surgery runs through his blood!

Charity

Dr. Cotrufo is deeply committed to giving back through his annual charity work in Africa, where he performs life-changing surgeries on children with burn injuries or congenital facial defects. In addition to providing expert care, he dedicates his time to educating local doctors, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to continue delivering specialized treatments in their communities.

Why choose Dr Stefano Cotrufo as your surgeon?

A huge part of Dr Cotrufo’s ethos as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon is listening and understanding to your needs whilst offering his honest advice and professional expertise. He has come to be known by patients for his skill, clear communication, discreet nature and his ability to put individuals at ease, making the decision and the overall experience of surgery as comfortable and relaxing as possible.

“When I operate, the person on my table is the most important person in my life.”