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Mr Gaurav Kumar

Mr Gaurav Kumar

ENT Surgeon

Redbridge, IG4 5PZ

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27 years of experience
Verified profile
27 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.73

16 patient reviews

10 professional endorsements

4.75
Overall Experience
4.69
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.75
Explanation

98 recommendations for:

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)(9)
Tonsillectomy(7)
Mastoidectomy(6)
Other(76)

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About

Mr Gaurav Kumar is a revered and internationally respected Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon based in East London and Essex with extensive expertise in both complex and restorative adult and paediatric ENT conditions. He is the current Clinical Lead for Ear Nose Throat Services and Paediatric Surgery for Surgical Division at Barking Havering Redbridge NHS Trust and sees private patients at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Spire Hartswood Hospital and Spire London East Hospital.

After specialised training in the UK, he was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons and has also completed a postgraduate training course in India for his master's degree.

In his current clinical practice, Mr Kumar receives referrals for patients with symptoms of nasal obstruction and sinus conditions. He also offers advanced day case procedures for these patients, such as endoscopic sinus surgery and Balloon Sinuplasty for eustachian tube dysfunction.

Following advanced training from University College London, he is also a specialist for voice and swallowing disorders. Having revised ENT care pathways for primary care and tracheostomy guidelines for the NHS Trust, he is a tutor for the ‘Front and Neck Access Course' and also introduced the ‘Airway Alert Pathway' concept.

His significant experience also includes performing more than 500 cases of endoscopic ear surgery for cholesteatoma, which minimises discomfort and facilitates a faster recovery. He has performed over 1000 ear surgery procedures, including eardrum perforation repair and no facial palsy complication in his hands. He is known for pioneering the use of Narrow Band Imaging in cholesteatoma surgery.

His vast ENT experience of the last 21 years with treating children with tonsillitis, glue ear, sleep apnoea and nasal obstruction. He also offers a new Coblation tonsil procedure which is less painful and helps in quicker recovery to the suitable patient. He is the preferred choice ENT surgeon for parents Ensuring that all patients are afforded time, care and understanding for their medical problems, Mr Kumar is patient and prefers to personally address all queries from patients and their families.

"Mr Kumar's ethos and commitment is to offer excellent ENT treatment for all members of the family from child to the grandparent.". He sees both children and adults and performs a broad range of procedures, including the following:

  • Tonsillectomy
  • Grommet insertion
  • Eardrum repair
  • Neck lumps
  • Pinnaplasty
  • Cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Mastoid surgery
  • Minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery
  • Ear perforation repair

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) (9%)
  • Tonsillectomy (7%)
  • Mastoidectomy (6%)
  • Septoplasty (6%)
  • Pinnaplasty (5%)
  • Others (66%)

Subspecialties
  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Otology
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
  • Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
  • Tinnitus
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Balance Problems & Disorders
  • Broken Nose
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Complex Congenital Disorders
  • Deafness
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Grommet Insertion
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery
  • Canalplasty
  • Ear Lobe Reconstruction
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • Endoscopic Anterior Skull Base Surgery
  • Eustachian Balloon Tuboplasty

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 5189526


Qualifications

MBBS - M.S. University of Baroda, India in 1997

MS (ENT) - University College London, UK

FRCS (ORL-HNS) - Royal College of Surgeons, UK

Memberships

  • British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists ( ENT UK)
  • British Society of Otology (BSO)
  • European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS)
  • British Medical Association (BMA)
  • Medical Defence Union (MDU)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Difficult Airway Society (DAS)

languages spoken
  • English
  • Gujarati
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £175
  • Follow-up appointment: £125

insurers
  • Benenden
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • Healix
  • Legal & General
  • Saga Insurance
  • Groupama
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • CS Healthcare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • April
  • Vitality Health
  • Norwich Union
  • WPA
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health
  • Cigna
  • health-on-line
  • Four Points Assistance
  • General Medical

Location

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Spire London East Hospital

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Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
Monday
14:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
17:00 - 20:00
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4.86
(551)
Available
Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
Shenfield Road Shenfield, Brentwood, United Kingdom, CM15 8EH
Monday
08:00 - 11:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 11:00
Wednesday
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Thursday
18:30 - 20:00
Friday
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Saturday
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Reviews

All reviews(16)
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Meniere's Disease (2)
Tonsillectomy (2)
Adenoidectomy (1)
Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever) (1)
Grommet Insertion (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

16 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very thorough with his explanation and his tests, we found he was very patient and extremely reassuring. A fantastic Dr

18 Jul 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Adenoidectomy
Grommet Insertion
Tonsillectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Clear explanation of treatment, potential outcome and cause on a condition that many consultants do not know about

23 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Meniere's Disease
Tinnitus

4.5

5.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Great! Efficient and great with kids

04 Mar 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tonsillectomy
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Kumar was very friendly and really listened to my symptoms and offered great advice to manage them. He diagnosed me quickly and followed up to check the right diagnosis was given and throughly explained all treatment options. Would highly recommend!

30 Jan 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Meniere's Disease
Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

very pleased with the outcome of my daughter's surgery; the doctor was helpful and provided us with the right information, caring and friendly.

13 Aug 2019verified patient

1

1.00
Overall Experience
1.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
1.00
Explanation

No one answered the telephone and no reply was received when the appointment was booked online

02 May 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

With a recent history of two cancers, I was concerned to experience sudden deafness. My meeting with Mr Kumar was arranged quickly and was very reassuring . Many thanks

16 Feb 2019verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Amazing service and wonderful decor. Very happy. Thanks

11 Dec 2018verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Had my right ear cholesteatoma surgery done by Mr Kumar, excellent work. No problems for last two years, with good hearing.

07 Dec 2018verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

If Mr Kumar would have not helped me with my dizziness I would have been in much worse condition. You helped and listened to my problem,thank you for helping me.

07 Dec 2018verified patient
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) (9)
Mastoidectomy (6)
Septoplasty (6)
Tonsillectomy (5)

10 endorsements

Dr Kumar is a senior and experienced ENT consultant who works extremely hard, with an aim of providing high quality care to his patients. He is a humble and polite human being.

28 Jan 2024
Endorsed for
Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
Rhinology

Dr Sanjay Wazir

Paediatrics
Is a colleague

Mr Kumar is an excellent surgeon and colleague his level of care for his patients is superb and have a fantastic knowledge and skills

23 Feb 2023
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Mastoidectomy
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
+ 8 more

Professor Ahmed Allam

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Is a colleague

Fantastic ENT surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches. I would highly recommend.

04 Feb 2023
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Septoplasty
Tonsillectomy
+ 4 more

Mr Max Whittaker

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Is a colleague

Mr Kumar is a trusted colleague who have extensive experience in managing complex ear cases. He is a good person who goes extra mile to help his patients. Would definitely recommend him for ear and nose disorders

26 Jun 2022
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Septoplasty
Mastoidectomy
+ 11 more

Mr Anurag Jain

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Mr Gaurav Kumar's reviews like?

Mr Gaurav Kumar's overall patient rating is 4.73 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 16 reviews

What languages does Mr Gaurav Kumar speak?

Mr Gaurav Kumar speaks English, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu

Where is Mr Gaurav Kumar located?

Mr Gaurav Kumar primarily practices at Spire London East Hospital, located at Roding Lane South, Redbridge, United Kingdom, IG4 5PZ
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What are Mr Gaurav Kumar working hours?

Mr Gaurav Kumar is working Monday (14:00 - 16:30, 08:00 - 11:00), Tuesday (08:00 - 11:00), Thursday (18:30 - 20:00), Friday (17:00 - 20:00)

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