When facing a lung or chest condition, choosing the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
Mr Marco Scarci offers not only advanced surgical expertise, but also a calm, thoughtful, and deeply personal approach to patient care — ensuring that every individual feels informed, supported, and never alone in their journey.
Learn about Mr Scarci’s approach to care
Mr Marco Scarci is a highly regarded Consultant Thoracic Surgeon in London with extensive training and experience in thoracic surgery, lung cancer surgery, and minimally invasive keyhole procedures. He combines peer-recognised clinical expertise with compassionate, patient-centred care. He works mainly at the Cromwell Hospital, Wellington Hospital (part of HCA Healthcare).
Growing up in central Italy, Marco developed his passion for medicine, inspired by his uncle, a cardiothoracic anaesthetist. His journey led him from humble beginnings to some of the world’s most respected centres of surgical excellence.
Mr Scarci completed advanced specialist training in minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery), including Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and keyhole techniques, during a clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto and McMaster University in Canada.
Since he was appointed a consultant in 2011, he has practised at prestigious UK institutions, including:
With over a decade of experience in complex chest surgery, the medical community recognises Mr Scarci as a trusted lung cancer surgeon and thoracic surgery expert. He has performed thousands of procedures ranging from lung cancer resections to pneumothorax surgery, pleural effusion and treatment of chest wall conditions.
He trained many cardiothoracic surgeons, and they all went on to work at leading institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic in London, Harefield Hospital, and Royal Brompton and St Thomas.
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Mr Scarci’s clinical interests are in evidence-based, patient-centred thoracic surgical care. His areas of expertise include:
anatomical lung resection for early-stage and complex tumours
VATS and keyhole techniques
collapsed lung treatment
Mr Scarci builds his philosophy on one fundamental truth: great care extends far beyond surgery. While many surgeons may share credentials, few embrace the advocacy, coordination, and personalised attention that define his practice.
Assistance with insurer negotiations and approvals
Personal oversight of tests, imaging, referrals, and prescriptions
Quick replies and direct access before, during, and after treatment
Active monitoring of recovery to prevent complications.
His team understands that high-quality thoracic care should never feel rushed or fragmented. Patients experience coordinated support designed around their lives, not clinic schedules.
Mr Scarci builds his professional credibility on:
What truly distinguishes him is the profound empathy shaped by personal experience — especially caring for his own mother through melanoma treatments. This background has deepened his understanding of what patients and families need during their most vulnerable moments.
Reassurance, clarity, and support when uncertainty feels overwhelming.
You don’t need to understand everything at once.
This conversation is about listening, explaining, and finding clarity together.
Mr Scarci believes that choosing your surgeon involves trust, compassion, and proven expertise:
no last-minute changes
emails answered swiftly
reach the team when you need support
scans, results, and referrals managed for you
with respiratory physicians, oncologists, radiotherapists, and other consultant cardiothoracic surgeons backs up all decisions
Based in north-west London, Marco balances his surgical career with an active lifestyle — enjoying cycling, running, and live jazz at Ronnie Scott’s. His personal interests reflect the same energy and discipline he brings to his surgical practice.
Contact me today to schedule your consultation. Your journey to better health starts with a single phone call.
020 7459 4367
