Dr Henry Marsh CBE is a retired neurosurgeon and bestselling author. With a long career in the medical industry and more recently writing about his experiences, Henry is widely known as a pioneer of neurological advancements in Ukraine. His work is recognised by media outlets, becoming the subject of multiple major BBC documentaries.
Prior to his success as a neurosurgeon, he studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University College, Oxford University where he achieved a First-Class degree. He then went on to graduate with honours in Medicine from the Royal Free Medical School. Following this, Henry became a Fellow of the Royal College of surgeons. Until 2015, Henry was the senior consultant neurosurgeon at one of the country’s largest specialist brain surgery units.
Dr Henry Marsh was recognised for his skill in his field when he was the subject of the BBC documentary ‘Your Life In Their Hands’ which won a Royal Television Society Gold Medal. In 2009, he appeared in ‘The English Surgeon’ which focused on Henry while helping ill patients in Ukraine. The documentary went on to win an Emmy which is an award that recognises artistic and technical merit. Henry has worked with neurosurgeons in the former soviet union, mostly in Ukraine since 1992. Following this, Henry was made a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his work to modernise neurosurgery there. Henry is also a best-selling author producing Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and brain surgery which looks into the life of a modern surgeon as well as Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery which became a Sunday Times number 1 bestseller. Henry has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer and is a Patron for My Death, My Decision which is an organisation that campaigns for an assisted dying law that would give incurable suffering or terminally ill the option of assisted death.
Following his success in the medical industry and his publications as an author, Henry Marsh is available to book to speak at corporate events. He is an engaging storyteller who speaks honestly about his career as a surgeon. Contact Champions Speakers today!
How to hire Dr Henry Marsh CBE
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Dr. Henry Marsh CBE's speaking topics are listed below:
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
- Making life or death decisions
- The addiction of risk
"We had a great turnout and have had positive feedback about Henry’s talk – it was very interesting and great for us to hear about a side to the NHS not many of us have heard before." - Rachel, Accenture
"He was brilliant. He is an impressive speaker and we all couldn’t stop talking about it today. Thank you for arranging." - Fiona, Hayfin
"The meeting was attended by 75 delegates from across the Southwest and beyond. Delegates ranged from: Ophthalmology Consultants and Trainee Ophthalmologists / Hospital Specialist Optometry Practitioners /Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners /Anaesthetic Consultants / General Practitioners / Medical School Professor / and Junior doctors. We had very good feedback for Mr Henry Marsh with 100 % rating him Excellent or Good. We had Waterstones in house selling Henry Marsh’s books. A number of the delegates purchased his books as well. Once again thank you very much for enabling us to have such an educational day." - NHS West of England Eye Unit
- 2017 – Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery-Book release
- 2014 – Do No Harm-Book release
- 2010 – Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 2007 – BBC Storyville film ‘The English Surgeon’
- 2004 – BBC documentary ‘Your Life in Their Hands’
- Medicine degree from the Royal Free Medical School
- First class degree from University College, Oxford University
