Mr Charles East
Widely regarded as one of the leading rhinoplasty surgeons in the UK, Mr Charles East is a consultant in rhinoplasty and facial plastic surgery recognised for his technical mastery. His private practice, Rhinoplasty London by East and Badia, is based on West Halkin Street in Belgravia, where he is known for pioneering preservation rhinoplasty using Piezotome technology - offering faster recovery and more stable long-term outcomes. Often described as the surgeon other doctors trust with their own noses, he has served as UK Vice President of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery and is President Elect of the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe. Away from theatre, he delights in a large, lively family of children and grandchildren.
https://rhinoplastylondon.co.uk/
Prof Claire Hopkins
Known affectionately to her Twitter/ X followers as @Snotsurgeon, Prof Claire Hopkins is one of the most cited ENT surgeons in the world. A Professor at King’s College London, she specialises in nasal and sinus conditions, from chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps to smell loss and allergies, combining deep clinical insight with a personable touch. While President of the British Rhinological Society, she was the first to flag loss of smell as an early sign of COVID-19, leading the global campaign that followed. Her main clinic is at OneWelbeck, and when not operating, she’s usually somewhere between a sketchbook and the Welsh countryside - ideally both at once.
https://welbeck.com/find-a-specialist/professor-claire-hopkins
Mr David Selvadurai
Mr David Selvadurai has spent over two decades dedicated to the delicate art and science of ear surgery. A leading otologist, he specialises in hearing and balance disorders in both adults and children, and developed the Auditory Implant Programme at St George’s in 2006, now one of the foremost of its kind. An early adopter of endoscopic ear surgery, he has also led pioneering research into Ménière’s disease and cochlear implantation. Known for his calm, patient manner, he treats each patient as he would a friend or family member. His main private clinic is at The Lister Hospital in Sydney Street, Chelsea.
https://www.davidselvadurai.com/
Mr Declan Costello
A former choral scholar at Cambridge University who still performs professionally, Mr Declan Costello is the ENT surgeon uniquely attuned to the needs of singers and actors. He consults at King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone and The Bridge Clinic in Maidenhead, specialising in voice disorders and offering a performer’s perspective in every appointment, discussing vocal technique, repertoire and touring schedules with rare understanding. As President of the British Laryngological Association and editor of ENT & Audiology News, he is as respected in research circles as he is in rehearsal rooms. During the pandemic, his work on aerosol transmission among performers gained international attention.
https://www.voicedoctor.co.uk/
Prof Francis Vaz
With expertise in ENT, Head and Neck, and Thyroid Surgery, Prof Francis Vaz is trusted by international royalty, heads of state and diplomats. With over two decades of experience, he treats the full spectrum of ENT conditions - from blocked ears and sinuses to complex thyroid and head and neck cancers - and offers one-stop visits for patients with worrying neck lumps or throat symptoms, providing rapid diagnoses and access to imaging. In his role as Chair of both the Medical Advisory Committee at The Harley Street Clinic and the HCA Tumour Board in London, he is deeply involved in advancing best practice. Beyond medicine, he’s a passionate advocate for HPV vaccination in boys and an equally passionate golfer. He consults at The Harley Street Clinic’s Devonshire Diagnostic Centre, The Shirley Oaks Hospital, and The Sloane Hospital.
https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/finder/stepconsultantprofile/mr-francis-vaz
Prof Guri Sandhu
A world authority on voice, swallowing and airway disorders, Prof Guri Sandhu has treated some of the most recognisable names in music, media and theatre. With 35 years’ medical experience, he is known for his rare blend of empathy and intricate understanding of the professional voice. Holding honorary fellowships from both the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, he is also the only British ENT surgeon to be made a Fellow of the American Laryngological Association. Away from his busy clinic at OneWelbeck, he champions better healthcare delivery in Africa and India and indulges a lifelong love of music, with a vinyl collection that he's been growing since the Seventies.
https://welbeck.com/find-a-specialist/professor-guri-sandhu
Mr Jonny Harcourt
Mr Jonny Harcourt has spent most of the past three decades at Imperial, where he is now an Honorary Senior Lecturer and a respected figure in the field of Ear, Nose and Throat surgery. His practice covers everything from complex ear problems and dizziness to professional voice and paediatric ENT issues, and his academic work has helped shape advances in the understanding of balance disorders. Known for his approachable manner and well-organised practice, he combines deep surgical experience with a genuine commitment to excellence. A proud Yorkshireman and keen fly fisher, he admits London life suits him well – though he’d like to be casting a line with his family on the riverbank more regularly.
For adults: https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk/experts/mr-jonathan-harcourt
For children: https://www.cromwellhospital.com/find-a-consultant/jonathan-harcourt-consultant-otolaryngologist/
Mr Joseph Manjaly
One of London’s go-to names for ear and hearing surgery, Mr Joseph Manjaly has made a career out of restoring sound and confidence to his patients. A consultant ENT surgeon specialising in otology and auditory implantation, he’s equally at home performing awake middle ear surgery as he is fitting complex hearing implants. A leader in the field, he is the Clinical Lead for Adult ENT at the Royal National ENT Hospital and University College London Hospitals, alongside his work as a council member of the British Society of Otology. Outside the operating theatre, he swaps scrubs for a microphone as lead singer in a long-running function band - a lively counterpoint to his clinical calm.
https://www.earspecialistclinic.co.uk/
Mr Michael Wareing
A stalwart of London’s ENT scene, Mr Michael Wareing has spent over three decades fine-tuning his craft in otology and neuro-otology - or, as he puts it, ‘all things ears’. As the former Head of ENT at Barts and The Royal London, he now trains the next generation through his renowned Barts Temporal Bone Course. Known for his quiet authority and collaborative approach, he works seamlessly with colleagues to deliver joined-up, patient-first care. His private practice, based at The London Clinic and 116 Harley Street, attracts everyone from City execs to singers in need of a tune-up. Beyond medicine, he’s happiest on his bike, turning long rides into support for deafness research.
https://www.michaelwareing-ent.com/
Prof Paul O'Flynn
Prof Paul O’Flynn is one of those rare surgeons who makes immense experience look effortless. A leading ENT specialist with a focus on head and neck, parotid, thyroid and airway surgery, he divides his time between the Platinum Medical Centre in St John’s Wood and regular clinics in Bahrain. As the Lead ENT Head and Neck Surgeon at UCL Hospitals NHS Trust, a holder of a National Silver Clinical Excellence Award and Vice President of the Royal Society of Medicine, he’s at the top of his game but still finds time for tennis - his racquet, naturally, travels everywhere.
https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/finder/stepconsultantprofile/professor-paul-oflynn
Disclaimer: This compendium has been developed by compiling a list of 45 highly-respected private GPs across central and Greater London and then approaching them for recommendations. Our results were based on detailed analysis of the collective insights and popular opinions of those who responded. Some of the specialists on our list had declined to be featured due to imminent retirement or limited capacity. Our team looked into the names that were repeatedly recommended by these GPs and identified the leading specialists based on popularity. While every effort has been made to ensure the recommendations are well-informed and reflect genuine professional experience, the list is not an official ranking or guarantee of clinical outcomes. It is intended as a helpful guide rather than medical advice, and patients should conduct their own research and consult with healthcare professionals when making decisions about specialist care.
