Specialist assessment and treatment of chest wall conditions.
Consultant-led care for pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum and complex chest wall deformities — in children, adolescents and adults.
We assess patients across a wide age range and offer clinical advice and treatment accordingly. Every plan is built around anatomy, symptoms, age and individual goals.
Assessment and treatment across a wide age range.
Chest wall conditions present differently at different stages of life. We assess patients across children, adolescents and adults, offering advice and treatment according to age, anatomy, symptoms and stage of development.
Children & Adolescents
Assessment during growth, with consideration of timing, skeletal maturity and the role of non-surgical therapy during development.
Adults
Adult assessment is equally structured, with attention to symptoms, appearance, surgical and non-surgical options and recovery planning.
Complex & Revision Cases
Referrals for revision surgery, complex deformities, recurrent cases, and those associated with other chest wall conditions.
Chest wall conditions assessed at the Pectus Clinic.
The clinic assesses and manages a wide range of chest wall deformities and related conditions, from common pectus presentations to complex, asymmetrical and recurrent cases.
A considered and individualised approach.
Not all chest wall deformities require intervention, and surgery is not appropriate for every patient. Treatment decisions are guided by careful clinical assessment, with imaging where appropriate, alongside consideration of age, symptoms and individual priorities.
Assessment First
Each consultation focuses on understanding the individual presentation rather than applying a standardised pathway.
Targeted Diagnostic Assessment
Investigations are guided by specialist clinical judgement rather than blanket protocols. Where relevant, imaging, cardiological and respiratory assessment are arranged in collaboration with expert colleagues.
Non-Surgical Options
Bracing, vacuum bell therapy and physiotherapy-based support may be considered in selected patients, particularly during periods of growth.
Surgical Management
Where surgery is appropriate, the clinic offers minimally invasive and reconstructive techniques, with careful attention to safety, recovery and long-term outcomes.
Treatment options for chest wall deformities.
Treatment options range from non-surgical management to corrective surgery, depending on the age of the patient, the type of deformity, symptoms and individual concerns. Each plan is carefully tailored following specialist assessment.
Bracing Therapy
External brace used during growth to gradually reshape the chest wall in selected pectus carinatum patients.
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Vacuum Bell Therapy
Suction device used in selected excavatum patients to gently elevate the sternum over time.
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Physiotherapy & Posture
Targeted exercises to improve posture, breathing mechanics and chest wall function.
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Psychological Support
Support for confidence, body image and emotional wellbeing, particularly during adolescence.
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Nuss / MIRPE Procedure
Minimally invasive surgery using support bars to elevate the anterior chest wall in selected patients with pectus excavatum.
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Pectus & Poland Implants
Custom implants used in selected patients to improve chest wall contour, including those with pectus excavatum and Poland syndrome.
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Pectus Bar Removal
Removal of support bars once the chest wall has remodelled and the correction is stable.
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Modified Ravitch Procedure
Open reconstructive surgery for complex chest wall deformities where minimally invasive techniques are not suitable.
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Hybrid & Combined Chest Wall Reconstruction
Open, combined, and hybrid techniques for pectus carinatum and complex pectus excavatum deformities — including hybrid pectus excavatum corrective surgery, the Mini-Ravitch procedure and combined bracing-surgical approaches.
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Complex & Revision Surgery
Specialist surgery for recurrent deformity, complications of previous surgery or complex chest wall anatomy.
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Consultant-led & specialist care.
Mr Hunt is a Consultant Thoracic & Chest Wall Surgeon with over two decades of specialist experience. He leads dedicated Pectus and Rib Injury Clinics in London, with more than 10,000 patients assessed.
- Consultant-led assessment and decision-making
- Specialist expertise in complex, recurrent and revision cases
- UK and international referrals for specialist opinion
Specialist clinics across London.
One of the UK's longest-running specialist chest wall services — with dedicated Pectus and Rib Injury Clinics running since 2012. Private appointments at Fortius Clinic and Spire St Anthony's Hospital; NHS at St George's, Tooting.
Sutton, Surrey SM3 9DW
Tooting, London SW17 0QT
London SW15 5PN
Rib Injury Clinic
A specialist UK service for rib fractures and slipping rib syndrome.
Reflecting the highly specialised nature of his practice, Mr Hunt also runs a dedicated service for rib and chest wall injuries and slipping rib syndrome, offering specialist assessment, image-guided intervention and surgical stabilisation where indicated.
Consistently highly rated by patients and families.
Independent feedback from patients and families seen at the Pectus Clinic frequently highlights clear communication, balanced advice and steady support throughout the treatment journey.
Patient stories and quotes reflect individual experiences and perspectives. Results vary between individuals and are not a guarantee of outcome.
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“Wearing the brace has been a bit annoying but has still been 100% worth having!”
“This is a magical brace! Dr Hunt has been very patient and helpful, fully understanding my situation and prescribing the brace to perfectly remedy my chest. Thanks a ton!”
“I am completely happy with my pectus repair. Great job!”
“Took a while to get used to the feeling of the vacuum bell to start, but glad I kept going with it. Very happy with how my chest has improved in appearance so far. I feel more confident in my appearance now.”
“Successfully corrected my chest.”
“I am happy with the overall results I have seen from the programme and have received loads of comments about ‘how much it has improved’.”
“I am completely satisfied with my repair.”
“We’re very pleased with the results and the amazing support we’ve had from Mr Hunt.”
“Before bracing I thought surgery would be needed so I had no expectations, only worries about scarring. I’m so happy with the results and not having surgery — it has improved my mental wellbeing and overall confidence. Drastically.”
“Mr Hunt has been really supportive and understanding. He has explained every step and reassured me along the way. I am so pleased with the result of surgery and feel like a new man. I can now live my life feeling confident in my own skin.”
“Care and treatment at Spire is outstanding. I felt supported throughout. The surgery has changed my life — I wish I’d done it sooner!”
“Very pleased with outcome & service.”
“Mr Hunt has explained everything to me very well. He has made me feel more comfortable about wearing my brace and making me worry less about it.”
“Excellent procedure for severe, asymptomatic pectus excavatum. I have gained much more confidence in my body and self-image and would highly recommend pectus implant.”
“Since having the implant surgery, I honestly feel like I’ve got a new lease of life. I can wear clothes I’d never have worn before, take my top off without thinking twice, and just feel so much more confident in myself.”
“The surgery is life-changing in terms of physical ability and stamina. Also huge improvement in brain fog and focus. I feel 10 years younger! Thank you Mr Hunt.”
“Much improvement after years of physical difficulties. The treatment gave me many improvements after just 6 months.”
“The experience has been brilliant. Since the surgery I have noticed improvements in my fitness and am happier about how it looks.”
“Amazing, beyond any expectation I had before, would highly recommend to anyone with pectus. It's 100% worth it.”
“Not as hard as you think. I found it so simple to do and it quickly became part of my life. I'm honestly sad to leave it behind.”
“This is the best thing I have done. It has honestly changed my life and I can't thank Dr Hunt enough.”
“Mr Hunt has encouraged me all the way through the programme. I have just returned from holiday and I was confident in taking my top off.”
“I wear my Bell overnight and now don't notice. Very happy with the result. I'm no longer considering surgery and I am happy with my chest.”
“It has improved my rib cage sticking out massively and it hasn't been that painful.”
“Despite the rarity of my specific deformity, he has made the right decisions to get a great functional and cosmetic result. I'm very pleased!”
“The bracing experience is very easy and simple for an amazing outcome. The brace is comfortable and very well disguised under your shirt.”
“Very pleased with my repair and notice considerable improvement.”
Appointments & enquiries.
Consultations are available for self-funding patients, patients with many UK private medical insurers (subject to policy and authorisation), and NHS patients where appropriate via a GP referral and subject to eligibility criteria. If you have a short question, the enquiry form is the quickest way to reach the clinic.
Appointments & Referrals
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Patient resource
Pectus Matters is an independent UK charity campaigning to make treatment for pectus conditions more accessible. A useful source of information and peer support for patients and families.
Accepted by many major UK and international health insurers
Based in London & Surrey
Consultations available at specialist hospital sites in central London and Surrey, with NHS referral pathways available where applicable. Virtual consultations are also offered for initial assessments and follow-up.