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Professor Iain Bruce

Professor Iain Bruce

ENT Surgeon

Manchester, M20 2AF

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26 years of experience
Verified profile
26 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

300 patient reviews

5 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

379 recommendations for:

Tonsillectomy(67)
Grommet Insertion(56)
Adenoidectomy(52)
Other(204)

Recent patient review

15 Mar 2024

I was recommended to visit professor Bruce, and we were not disappointed. He listened to my...

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Professor Bruce is an ENT surgeon providing Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat & Adult Otology services. He completed a Paediatric ENT Fellowship at the Evelina Children's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, London, before returning to complete his training in Manchester. As a specialist Paediatric ENT surgeon he manages all aspects of ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders in children in his NHS practice at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. He is regularly asked to deliver lectures at major international medical conferences reflecting his reputation as a first-class Paediatric ENT surgeon. He is one of the leading Paediatric ENT researchers in the UK holding several prestigious grants. 

Professor Bruce provides a service for adults and children with hearing loss, ear infections and other ear problems. He provides a comprehensive hearing implant service, including Cochlear Implants and Bone Conduction Implants (e.g. Osia)/Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. In 2022, he delivered the preeminent lecture in cochlear implantation (Graham Fraser Memorial Lecture) and previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cochlear Implants International Journal.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Tonsillectomy (18%)
  • Grommet Insertion (15%)
  • Adenoidectomy (14%)
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (10%)
  • Tongue Tie (7%)
  • Others (36%)

Subspecialties
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Tongue Tie
  • Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
  • Ear Infections
  • Hearing Loss
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Eardrum Perforations
  • Nasal Blockage
  • Tonsillitis
  • Ear Wax
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Grommet Insertion
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • Pinnaplasty
  • Tongue Tie Excision
  • Video Consultation
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Bone Conduction Implant (BCI)
  • Canalplasty

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4419992


Qualifications

Education

  • University of Manchester - MBChB

Memberships

  • British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology (BAPO)
  • ENT:UK
  • European Society for Paediatric Otolaryngology (ESPO)
  • British Cochlear Implant Group (BCIG)
  • Honorary Member, South African Society of ORL,HNS
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £140

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

Location

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Spire Manchester Hospital

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170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
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Reviews

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Tonsillectomy (67)
Grommet Insertion (56)
Adenoidectomy (52)
Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (39)
Tongue Tie (27)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

300 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I was recommended to visit professor Bruce, and we were not disappointed. He listened to my concerns which I had previously been to my own GP about regarding my sons obstructive sleep apnea. Due to his enlarged tonsils & adenoids, prof Bruce confirmed surgery would be recommended to solve this issue. Fast forward 7 weeks from our first initial meeting, my son is day 10 post op. I can confirm all his post op symptoms have gone and recovery has gone well. The care and aftercare we have received is nothing short of fantastic! I would recommend this to anyone that is dealing with a child suffering with obstructive sleep apnea, as they do not need to continue suffering and neither do you. My son is only 2 1/2 & I was initially worried about the operation, prof Bruce highlighted the risks which are extremely low and reassured me he would be under the best care, which I believe he was. If I had the same issues with my next child I would 100% go down the same route.

15 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Experience was above and beyond. Arranged the procedure privately the entire process was quick. My daughter was treated with dignity and respect and procedure was highly successful. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you

13 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tonsillectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I found our experience of Professor Bruce to be extremely positive. He put my 9 year old son at ease about his grommet procedure, and clearly explained all aspects and what to expect going forwards. I would not hesitate to recommend his care.

08 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
Hearing Loss
Grommet Insertion

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolute top drawer care from initial consultation, to procedure, to follow up! I would not hesitate to recommend your services to other parents. Thank you for the amazing care you gave to Macie :) she’s all fixed now!

01 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professor Iain Bruce looked after my daughter in putting grommets into both of her ears. My daughter is very nervous and Iain comforted her and calmed her down each time he met her. All the surgery went well and we were well informed all the way throughout the process

16 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Grommet Insertion

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Prof Bruce appeared highly competent at all stages of the process. He spared no detail in the explanation of the problem and how he was going to solve it. With our young son he was so kind and reassuring, and the experience for him was absolutely great - we were worried that he'd become scared of hospitals after needing an operation, but almost the opposite has happened and he's actually better now than before. With the procedure our son had we were intially told there might be a small scar, but Iain said he thought he could do it without one, and he was right!

16 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Excision of Benign Lesions
Benign Soft Tissue Tumour

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Iain was great with my daughter and informative with us. Highly recommend

16 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Adenoidectomy
Grommet Insertion

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Our son (age 2 years 10 months) had his hearing tested after speech delays which shown that he had glue ear with mild hearing loss as a result. The glue ear wasn't clearing on its own during the watch and wait period so we decided on grommets. We felt we wanted our son to see a specialist who was experienced in children's ENT issues and we felt confident going for a consultation with professor Bruce after reading his glowing reviews! He was thorough in checking our sons ears and explained everything to us in detail. He also gave us confidence that grommets was a good treatment choice. The audiologist Adam was exceptional. He was brilliant with our son and also at calming worried parents down! The insertion of the grommets went well and I'm so pleased that our sons hearing is now normal (this was tested and confirmed at his follow on appt a week after the insertion). He is already showing signs of hearing better such as singing little songs he hears on tv which is wonderful. All in all, I was dreading having my son anaesthetised and him having the Operation but Professor Bruce made the whole process seamless and everything went well. A big thank you to him and also everyone else involved, we're so pleased it's been a positive experience.

16 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hearing Loss
Grommet Insertion

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My son had adenotonsilectomy by Prof Ian Bruce. We are very pleased by the outcome. My son is sleeping well at night. I am very thankful to Prof Iain Bruce and the team looked after my son during and after his surgery. I would recommend Prof Iain Bruce if your child have and ENT issues. Very thorough consultation, explanation and treatment options.

12 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Incredibly professional yet caring, Professor Bruce explained thoroughly what the procedure would entail and gave me all the information I needed, he has a calming presence and is absolutely fantastic with children. I could not fault him.

09 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tongue Tie
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Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) (4)

5 endorsements

Iain is an absolutely exceptional ENT surgeon. His practice is entirely patient-centred and evidence based. I wouldn’t hesitate to take my son to him, and in fact, I have!

21 Mar 2023
Endorsed for

Mrs Mira De Kruijf

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

It is my pleasure to give recommendation for Prof Iain Bruce who is a renowned Ears, Nose and Throat surgeon with vast experience especially in Children but all other ENT disorders too. I have referred patients to him often as a colleague and the feedback from patients about their experience with was excellent.

11 Jun 2018
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

Mr Yakubu Karagama

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

Iain is an excellent Paediatric ENT surgeon and Otologist. He puts patients at the centre and has a demeanour that puts both children and adults at ease immediately.

07 Jun 2018
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

Mr Jay Goswamy

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

Professor Bruce is one of the best ENT Consultants in Britain. He is exceptionally attentive to patients and caring, along with being incredibly skilled clinically and surgically.

06 Jun 2018
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

Mr Ian Lilly (né Hore)

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
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What are Professor Iain Bruce's reviews like?

Professor Iain Bruce's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 300 reviews

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Professor Iain Bruce speaks English

Where is Professor Iain Bruce located?

Professor Iain Bruce primarily practices at Spire Manchester Hospital, located at 170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
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Professor Iain Bruce is working Wednesday (17:15 - 20:00), Thursday (08:00 - 18:00)

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