Referring Clinicians · GP, Oncologist & Specialist Referrals
Refer a patient to Mr Marco Scarci.
Consultant thoracic surgeon at Imperial College NHS Healthcare. Private practice across five London hospitals. Urgent referrals seen same day or within hours. Routine referrals within 24–48 hours.
🚨 Urgent referrals
For time-sensitive cases — rapidly progressing lung cancer, tension pneumothorax, haemothorax, empyema requiring urgent drainage, or any condition where delay carries clinical risk — call 020 7459 4367 directly. Urgent cases are seen the same day. Out of hours, use WhatsApp on +44 7300 789 130.
What to include in a referral
Referral information needed
A complete referral allows Mr Scarci to review the case in full before the patient attends, ensuring the consultation is substantive rather than administrative.
- Patient name, date of birth, NHS number
- Referring clinician name, GMC number, contact details
- Diagnosis or working diagnosis and staging if known
- Reason for referral — what question you need answered
- All relevant imaging (CT, PET, MRI) — on disc or DICOM link preferred
- Histology / biopsy reports if available
- Current medications including anticoagulants
- Significant comorbidities (cardiac, respiratory, renal)
- Lung function results (spirometry, DLCO) if available
- Patient contact details and consent to referral
- MDT outcome letter if discussed at tumour board
- ECOG performance status or functional assessment
- Reason for second opinion if applicable
- Previous surgical or oncological treatment history
- Patient’s private health insurance details if using
- Whether patient needs interpreter
- Patient’s preference for specific hospital location
- Any relevant blood results (FBC, U&E, coagulation)
Conditions accepted for referral
Mr Scarci accepts referrals for the full range of thoracic surgical conditions — both malignant and benign. He is particularly interested in complex or challenging cases.
Lung Cancer Surgery
VATS/robotic lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge resection, sleeve resection, complex hilar dissection, PA plasty. Second opinions on operability actively welcomed.
Pneumothorax
Primary and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, recurrent pneumothorax, catamenial pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax. VATS bullectomy and pleurodesis.
Pleural Disease
Malignant and benign pleural effusion, mesothelioma staging, VATS pleurodesis, indwelling pleural catheters, pleural biopsy, empyema thoracis, decortication.
Mediastinal Pathology
Thymoma, thymic carcinoma, mediastinal cysts, anterior and posterior mediastinal masses. VATS/robotic thymectomy including for myasthenia gravis.
Chest Wall Surgery
Pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure), pectus carinatum, pectus arcuatum, chest wall tumours, chest wall reconstruction with custom titanium implants.
Rib Surgery
Rib fracture fixation (SSRF/ORIF) for multiple fractures, flail chest, non-union, slipping rib syndrome (costal cartilage resection), rib flare, sternal fracture fixation.
Diaphragmatic Pathology
Phrenic nerve palsy, diaphragmatic paralysis, VATS plication, congenital and acquired diaphragmatic hernia.
Sympathetic Nerve Surgery
Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) for primary hyperhidrosis (palmar, axillary, facial) and facial blushing/erythrophobia.
Credentials & Affiliations
About Mr Marco Scarci
For correspondence, medicolegal verification, and referring colleague profiles.
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Full — no restrictions
MD(Hons) FRCS(Eng) FCCP FACS FEBTS
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust
The London Clinic · Bupa Cromwell · Wellington Hospital · HCA Elstree · Imperial Private Healthcare
170+ peer-reviewed publications
PubMed: Scarci M
MDU (Medical Defence Union)
Available on request
Mr Scarci welcomes correspondence from referring colleagues and is happy to discuss complex cases by telephone before a formal referral is submitted. He provides a full written report to all referring clinicians following consultation, and coordinates with NHS teams for patients on mixed pathways.
Make a referral
Email a referral letter with relevant imaging to [email protected], or call 020 7459 4367 to discuss a case. Urgent cases are always prioritised.
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