Gwen Bromley

Gwen Bromley is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, with clinical and research interests in complex oncoplastic procedures and breast reconstruction. Since graduating from Warwick Medical School, she has undertaken a number of postgraduate qualifications, with a particular focus on healthcare policy and health economics.

She began her training in Yorkshire, completing a research fellowship with the Yorkshire Cancer Network, before moving to the North East for higher surgical training, where she continues to practise. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Gwen is passionate about advancing surgical training and professional development to improve patient care. She has published widely in her field and is a strong advocate for global access to oncoplastic breast surgery, having presented extensively at an international level.

Gwen leads the RCS-accredited Fellowship in Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery in her unit and is a member of the Specialist Training Committee and School of Surgery Board. As former RCS Regional Director for the North East, she worked to enhance engagement and champion the College’s mission. Her role as a Specialty Advisor for the Care Quality Commission (CQC) provides additional insight into the challenges of service delivery and reinforces her commitment to patient safety.

She is dedicated to representing the diverse interests of the surgical community, with a particular focus on training, workforce sustainability, and healthcare policy. Her election to the RCS England Council in 2025, after fewer than four years in consultant practice, reflects both her strong leadership and her commitment to shaping the future of surgery early in her consultant career.