About Dr Tom Pepper

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in London

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Dr Tom Pepper is a dual‑qualified Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in London, specialising in conditions affecting the face, mouth, jaws, and neck. He is trained as both a doctor (GMC 7458325) and dentist (GDC 83669), qualifying in 2014 and 2004 respectively, and offers highly specialised care across the full spectrum of facial surgery.

Tom trained at several of London’s leading teaching hospitals and went on to complete an advanced fellowship in the Plastic Surgery unit at the renowned Duke University Hospital in the USA. This rare combination of training has given him internationally recognised expertise in complex reconstructive procedures as well as advanced aesthetic and functional facial surgery. He now treats patients of all ages at a number of London locations including:

Cromwell Hospital in Kensington, where he sees private patients
e-Line private clinic in the Harley Street area
Guy’s Hospital, the largest dental hospital in Europe
King’s College Hospital, a major trauma centre
Queen Mary Hospital in Sidcup, the birthplace of modern plastic surgery

Tom provides a comprehensive service for patients including jaw realignment (orthognathic) surgery, facial aesthetic procedures, sleep surgery, facial feminisation surgery (FFS), bone grafting and dental implants, skin cancer surgery, and facial trauma management. He utilises state‑of‑the‑art digital imaging, 3D virtual surgical planning, and the latest biomaterials and regenerative medicine techniques to promote healing and rejuvenate, ensuring safe, precise, and natural‑looking results.

Known for his calm, patient‑centred approach, Dr Pepper takes time to understand each patient’s concerns and explain treatment options clearly. He is committed to delivering personalised care that prioritises comfort, safety, and long‑term wellbeing. His dedication to excellence has been recognised through several national academic prizes.

Alongside his clinical work, Tom is an active educator, author, researcher, and member of the Royal Society of Medicine. He lectures internationally, trains junior surgeons, medical and dental students, and his work has been published widely in international peer-reviewed journals. By remaining closely engaged in research and teaching he stays at the forefront of new surgical developments — ensuring his patients receive the benefits of the very latest advances in care.

Consultations are available in London for both cosmetic and functional concerns –
book a consultation today to discuss your goals and explore personalised treatment options.

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Selected Academic Publications

Pepper, T., Kim, M.H., McMillan, D., Cantrell, S., Scialdone, A., Nasthas, A., Erdmann, R., Manson, P.N., & Powers, D.B. (2026). Management Protocol for Ballistic and Other High-Energy Avulsive Facial Injuries—An Update for the 21st Century. Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, 19.

Pepper, T., & Powers, D.B. (2025). Open Versus Closed Management for Gunshot Wounds of the Mandible – Which More Frequently Achieves Satisfactory Bony Union? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Pepper, T., & Fisher, E. (2024). Complication Rate of Custom Porous Polyethylene Implants for Malar Augmentation in Facial Feminization. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Gadhia, A., Pepper, T., Jayaram, R., & Smith, G. (2022). 33. The Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology for Parotid Gland Lesions. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Brar, J.S., Aruede, G., Pepper, T., & Andi, K. (2022). 174. Intraductal carcinoma of the parotid gland – a rare salivary malignancy accompanied by a pleomorphic adenoma: case report and review of the literature. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Pepper, T., Karia, R., Radia, R., & Stenhouse, P. (2022). 101. Orbital Foreign Body Injuries – A management algorithm and classification proposal. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Pepper, T., Awan, M.S., Selvadurai, S., & Fan, K. (2022). 65. Maxillofacial emergency simulation training for OMFS Dental Core Trainees – results from a new programme. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Pepper, T., Barker, M., Smyth, D., Kingham, M., Dua, R., & Fan, K. (2022). Electric scooters: a quick way to get to the emergency department? British Dental Journal, 232, 535 – 537.

Witherow, H., Pepper, T., & Naini, F.B. (2022). Staged Surgical Correction of Severe Panfacial and Transverse Nasal Root Asymmetry in Unicoronal Synostosis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 10.

Aruede, G., Brar, J.S., Pepper, T., Andi, K., & Hyde, N.C. (2021). Unilateral aberrant anatomy of the hypoglossal nerve. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 43, 1809 – 1811.

Pepper, T., Bentley, R.P., & Tunnicliff, M. (2020). Development of standard operating procedures for the management of maxillofacial trauma by air ambulance staff. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Pepper, T., & Witherow, H. (2019). A novel nasal osteotomy for the treatment of upper facial asymmetry. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Pepper, T., & Witherow, H. (2019). Not just a pretty face – face lift as a treatment for dysarthria secondary to facial palsy. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Pepper, T., Cobb, R.J., Yeung, E., & Messiha, A. (2019). Use of the Mitek mini anchor for buccal fat pad and subperiosteal midface lift in the management of post-traumatic cheek ptosis. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in London

Selected Academic Publications

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