Dr John Conibear
Qualifications
BSc, FRCR, MBBCh, MD, MRCP, MSc
GMC number: 6028729
Practising since: 2001
Specialties
Clinical Oncology
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About
Dr John Conibear graduated from the University Hospital of Wales in 2001 and completed his post-graduate general medical training in The Barts and The London Training rotation in 2006.
Before gaining his substantive post as a consultant clinical oncologist at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in 2014, he completed a 2-year fellowship with the NCRI Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance Group in Mount Vernon Hospital. During his fellowship, he conducted research into techniques to improve clinician target outlining during radiotherapy planning and was subsequently awarded an MD(Res) from UCL in 2018.
Dr Conibear is currently the Clinical Director for thoracic and neuro-oncology at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, the stereotactic radiotherapy lead for HCA UK, and the oncology clinical lead for the National Lung Cancer Audit (NLCA). Dr Conibear was the Deputy Medical Director of Barts Cancer Centre from November 2018 until February 2024.
Dr Conibear specialises in all the non-surgical treatments for both lung and breast cancers. He has expertise in chemotherapy, biological therapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and state-of-the-art radiotherapy techniques. Dr Conibear is also trained in using state-of-the-art radiotherapy technologies and techniques including MR-guided radiotherapy, Accuray Cyberknife, Leksell Icon Gamma Knife and Proton Therapy. These technologies are often used to deliver stereotactic ablative body or brain radiotherapy (SABR / SRS).
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Dr John Conibear at Nuffield Health
- Chemotherapy
Locations Dr John Conibear works with
Related experience
Research
Before gaining his substantive post as a consultant clinical oncologist in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in 2014, he completed a 2-year fellowship with the NCRI Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance Group in Mount Vernon Hospital.
During his fellowship he conducted research into techniques to improve clinician target outlining during radiotherapy planning and was subsequently awarded a MD(Res) from UCL in 2018.
Memberships
- BMA
- Royal College of Radiologists
- ASCO
- IASLC
- Royal College of Physicians
Other posts held
- Clinical Director for thoracic and neuro-oncology in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
Insurers Dr John Conibear works with
Dr John Conibear works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
Declaration
Dr John Conibear does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Dr John Conibear does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Dr John Conibear does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.