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Professor Martin Birchall

Professor Martin Birchall

ENT Surgeon

London, W1G 6AA

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39 years of experience
Verified profile
39 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

14 patient reviews

7 professional endorsements

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

43 recommendations for:

Voice Problems(12)
Vocal Cord Disorders(10)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)(7)
Other(14)

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About

Professor Martin Birchall is a Consultant Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon and Professor of Laryngology with more than two decades of expertise in treating and managing ENT problems, particularly swallowing, airway, and voice problems. He is renowned for being a forerunner in the surgical applications of tissue engineering, soft robotics, and transplantation. He sees private patients at the Nuffield Health Bristol and the Platinum Medical Centre in St Johns Wood.

Professor Birchall received his medical degree in 1984 from the University of Cambridge before completing basic and specialist training at University College Hospitals and other prestigious London hospitals. He was appointed consultant and entered the specialised registry in 1996.

Professor Birchall is a world pioneer in otolaryngology, leading a large research team that develops biomedical technologies to help treat and manage airway problems. He also co-led the team that performed the world's first stem cell-based organ transplant in 2008, and he was later part of the team that performed the world's second laryngeal transplant at UC Davis in California.

Professor Birchall specialises in the treatment of vocal cord weakness and has developed methods to restore function to the damaged vocal cords by utilising intact nerves (laryngeal reinnervation). His work is aided by speech therapists to guarantee that his patients achieve a full recovery.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Voice Problems (28%)
  • Vocal Cord Disorders (23%)
  • Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia) (16%)
  • Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) (14%)
  • Laryngoscopy (5%)
  • Others (14%)

Subspecialties
  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Head & Neck Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Voice Problems
  • Vocal Cord Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
  • Neck Lumps
  • Airway Reconstruction
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cyst Removal
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • Excision of Lymph Nodes
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Lesion Biopsy

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3014279


Qualifications

Education:

  • BChir 1984 University of Cambridge
  • MB 1985 University of Cambridge
  • FRCS 1988, 1989, 1994 (England)
  • MD (Cantab) 1994
  • F Med Sci (2010)

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £300
  • Follow-up appointment: £225

insurers
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Bupa

Location

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King Edward VII's Hospital

4.82
(3292)
5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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4.72
(2564)
15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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4.64
(2513)
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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4.74
(218)
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre,102 Sydney Street Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6NJ
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre,102 Sydney Street Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6NJ
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4.81
(80)
The Chesterfield, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 1BN
The Chesterfield, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 1BN
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Reviews

All reviews(14)
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Voice Problems (10)
Vocal Cord Disorders (5)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia) (4)
Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (1)
Earache (Ear Pain) (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

14 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I felt I was in very safe hands.

14 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Voice Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Martin Birchall is very experienced and friendly, the best doctor I've come across :)

10 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Troublesome Cough

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent consultation, review, explanation and course of action.

18 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Voice Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He is excellent and very respective Professor

10 Apr 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vocal Cord Disorders

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent, extremely friendly, compassionate and honest with his comments

15 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Voice Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I felt extremely happy and confident in the Professor’s care

07 Feb 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Voice Problems
Vocal Cord Disorders

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Prof Birchall was outstanding in his approach to understand my issues and what was needed to investigate and what exactly he would do and then to explain details on front of the scans. I could not have asked for a more qualified individual in the context of my problem.

26 Jan 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vocal Cord Disorders
Voice Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Prof Birchall was excellent. All my conditions were perfectly explained. I had also a diagnostic test during the consultation and he explained and showed me everything he did. I highly recommend prof Birchall to anyone needing an ENT consultant.

20 Dec 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Voice Problems
Vocal Cord Disorders

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

very nice man and very happy with my consultation

02 Nov 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Voice Problems

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent consultant. Caring and understanding. Treated me with respect.

30 Oct 2021verified patient
Patient seen for:
Earache (Ear Pain)
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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
All endorsements
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) (6)
Vocal Cord Disorders (5)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia) (3)
Voice Problems (2)

7 endorsements

06 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Laryngoscopy
Ear Wax Removal

Professor Dorota Dworakowska

Endocrinology & Diabetes
Is a colleague

Professor Birchall is a world expert in laryngology. Furthermore he has a wonderful manner with patients. I am confident in asking for his opinion, and I would be happy for him to treat a member of my own family.

27 Sep 2021
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Vocal Cord Disorders
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
+ 1 more

Dr Philip Woodland

Gastroenterology
I have referred patients to them

I am delighted to recommend Professor Martin Birchall which is an excellent and highly regarded Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist. I regularly refer patients to Professor Birchall and would have no hesitation in recommending him to family and friends.

27 Sep 2021
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Vocal Cord Disorders
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)

Dr. Vinay Sehgal

Gastroenterology
I have referred patients to them

I am very lucky to have Martin as a senior colleague at UCLH, considering that he is one of the leading academic laryngologists in the world. Most of his practice is naturally tertiary-level, as most of us refer our challenging laryngological cases to him. For sure, Martin is my veritable go-to-guy in this regard, both in the NHS and privately.

14 Nov 2020
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Vocal Cord Disorders
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
+ 5 more

Mr S. Alam Hannan

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

FAQ

What are Professor Martin Birchall's reviews like?

Professor Martin Birchall's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 14 reviews

What languages does Professor Martin Birchall speak?

Professor Martin Birchall speaks English

Where is Professor Martin Birchall located?

Professor Martin Birchall primarily practices at King Edward VII's Hospital, located at 5-10 Beaumont St, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6AA
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