Prof. Heather Payne, Clinical Oncologist
Prof. Heather Payne
Clinical Oncologist
Prof. Heather Payne MBBS FRCP FRCR
Clinical Oncologist
Prof. Heather Payne
Clinical Oncologist MBBS FRCP FRCR
Prof. Payne is a recommended Clinical Oncologist
PSMA - New therapy to Prostate Cancer
Prof. Heather Payne - Prostate Cancer Research Centre
Advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with prostate cancer
Updates in metastatic prostate cancer
Optimisation of quality of life in patients with prostate cancer
Areas of expertise
- Prostate cancer
- Novel hormone therapy
- External beam radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
Recommendations for Prof. Payne
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Recommended by:
byDr Simon Hughes, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne she is an outstanding doctor. Not only does she have an encyclopaedic knowledge of all aspects of prostate cancer treatment, she is also clinically adept at applying both trial data and her years of experience to provide truly personalised care. She is also a genuinely lovely person who deeply cares for all her patients.❞
byMr Christian Brown, Consultant Urologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne she is an excellent clinical oncologist with an international reputation in the management of prostate cancer. Heather is hard working and very dedicated to her patients and goes above and beyond what is required every time. I would recommend Heather to any patient, friend or family member.❞
byDr Ranju Dhawan, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician
❝Prof. Heather Payne combines a high level of expertise and many years of valuable experience with amazing compassion and kindness for her patients. Professor Payne is an excellent clinician to work with.❞
byMr Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne is at the top of her field, caring thoughtful, kind and considerate. A consummate professional who provides individual care and always goes the extra yard.❞
byProf. Greg Shaw, Consultant Urologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne is a very caring physician who takes great pains to do the best for her patients.❞
by Mr Hashim Uddin Ahmed, Urologist
❝Recommended oncologist❞
byDr Simon Hughes, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne she is an outstanding doctor. Not only does she have an encyclopaedic knowledge of all aspects of prostate cancer treatment, she is also clinically adept at applying both trial data and her years of experience to provide truly personalised care. She is also a genuinely lovely person who deeply cares for all her patients.❞
byMr Christian Brown, Consultant Urologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne she is an excellent clinical oncologist with an international reputation in the management of prostate cancer. Heather is hard working and very dedicated to her patients and goes above and beyond what is required every time. I would recommend Heather to any patient, friend or family member.❞
byDr Ranju Dhawan, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Physician
❝Prof. Heather Payne combines a high level of expertise and many years of valuable experience with amazing compassion and kindness for her patients. Professor Payne is an excellent clinician to work with.❞
byMr Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne is at the top of her field, caring thoughtful, kind and considerate. A consummate professional who provides individual care and always goes the extra yard.❞
byProf. Greg Shaw, Consultant Urologist
❝Prof. Heather Payne is a very caring physician who takes great pains to do the best for her patients.❞
by Mr Hashim Uddin Ahmed, Urologist
❝Recommended oncologist❞
Make an appointment
Address
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8BJ
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The Prostate Centre
18 Devonshire St, Marylebone, London, W1G 7AQ
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LOC at Chelsea
102 Sydney Street, Chelsea, London, SW3 6NJ
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Telephone or video consultation
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About Prof. Heather Payne
GMC number: 2822301
Year qualified: 1983
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Initial consultation fees - £390
Follow up consultation fees - £280
Prof. Heather Payne is a consultant clinical oncologist, specialising in urological and prostate cancer at University College London Hospitals NHS Trust. She also sees patients privately at The Harley Street Clinic and The Prostate Centre.
Prof. Payne trained at St Mary’s Hospital and, after qualifying, spent time in general medicine in London and Haiti. Upon her return to London, she trained as a clinical oncologist and developed a keen interest in urological oncology.
In addition to her clinical work, Prof. Payne is actively involved in research. She has pioneered a programme of high-dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Her current research interests include hormone therapy, sensitisation of hormones and radiotherapy, predictive indices for bowel toxicity with radiotherapy, proton beam therapy for prostate cancer, chemotherapy, and assisting men with decision-making in prostate cancer.
Prof. Payne is the principal investigator in several international and national studies and has been published in peer-reviewed journals. She is the chair of the British Uro-oncology Group and the oncology lead for the National Prostate Cancer Audit. Additionally, she serves on the Prostate Cancer Advisory Group for the UK.
Her expertise includes a range of diseases, medical tests, and treatments such as external beam radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiotherapy/rapid arc, low-dose brachytherapy, hormone treatment, novel hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Prof. Payne has been with University College London Hospitals NHS Trust since her appointment and continues to contribute significantly to the field of oncology.
Areas of expertise
- Brachytherapy
- Chemotherapy
- External beam radiotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Hormone treatment
- Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Intensity modulated radiotherapy/rapid arc
- Low does brachytherapy
- Novel hormone therapy
- Prostate cancer
- Radiotherapy
- Rapidarc or volume modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
Professional memberships
Articles by Prof. Heather Payne
Trends in testicular carcinoma in England and Wales, 1971-99
Radical radiotherapy for high-risk prostate cancer in older men
A comment on the international society of geriatric oncology guidelines
Development of a standardized set of patient-centered outcomes for advanced prostate cancer
Management of prostate cancer in elderly patients
Management of prostate cancer in older patients
Updated recommendations of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology on prostate cancer management in older patients
The role of oncologists in multidisciplinary cancer teams in the UK
Differences and commonalities in the management of locally advanced prostate cancer
Radiotherapy and surgery for high-risk localized prostate cancer
Exercise for men with prostate cancer
Imputation of missing prostate cancer stage in English cancer registry data based on clinical assumptions
Other specialists recommended by Prof. Payne
Mr Ben Challacombe, Consultant Urologist
❝It is a real pleasure to work with Mr Challacombe as part of our multidisciplinary team and I have every confidence that I am referring my patients for the very best urological opinion. Mr Challacombe is a brilliant surgeon and also treats all patients with the utmost respect and consideration. He always gives a considered and thoughtful opinion❞
Mr Christian Brown, Consultant Urologist
❝Mr Christian Brown is an excellent urologist who always gives a little extra to his patients. Christian responds rapidly to patients needs and gives a wonderful service. He is a great colleague with strong endorsement from the multidisciplinary team❞
