Mr Simon Clarke is a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He currently serves as the Clinical Lead for Surgery for North Thames. Previously, he was the Clinical Director for Children's Surgical Services at the Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal Brompton Hospital in West London.

Mr Clarke completed his training in London at Great Ormond Street Hospital, St George's, and Chelsea & Westminster. He also held an associate professorship in the academic unit in Hong Kong. His extensive training has led to over 45 published articles and 5 book chapters. Mr Clarke has a keen interest in training paediatric surgeons and has developed and runs courses in the simulation of operations and minimal access surgical techniques.

Mr Simon Clarke has been a board member on the national training committee for the UK and Ireland and has been awarded 9 Clinical Excellence Awards during his 13 years as a consultant. In 2017, he was elected President of the British Association of Paediatric Endoscopic Surgeons.

Mr Clarke has a busy practice in West London and specialises in minimally invasive surgery for procedures such as inguinal hernia, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and lower gastrointestinal conditions.

Mr Clarke's dedication to paediatric surgery and his extensive experience make him a leading specialist in his field. His commitment to training the next generation of surgeons ensures that his impact on paediatric surgery will be felt for years to come.