Mr Abbad Toma
Professional statement
Mr Abbad Toma is a leading consultant ear, nose and throat (ENT) and facial plastic surgeon based in London, who specialises in all conditions causing nasal obstruction and sinus disease, with a particular interest in endoscopic sinus surgery. His other areas of expertise include rhinology, rhinoplasty (nose jobs), rhinitis and septoplasty.
He is Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) at Kingston Hospital and Lead clinician for Rhinology and facial plastic surgery
Mr Toma gained his specialist training in rhinology and endoscopic sinus surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, USA and Switzerland. After training with facial plastic surgeons in the UK, he went on to gain further experience in Switzerland and France as Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery. Mr Toma received full accreditation from the Specialist Advisory Committee in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and was awarded his certificate of completed surgical training.
Mr Toma served as South Thames regional representative on the ENTUK Council and the professional advisory board of the Royal College of Surgeons from 2010 until 2016.
He is heavily involved in education, teaching undergraduate medical students, training junior doctors and holding general practitioner educational sessions. Mr Toma conducts research into diseases of the nose and sinuses, and minimally invasive surgery and is co-director of the London endoscopic sinus surgery course.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital
South London, 53 Parkside,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 38 years of experience
- Consultant ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon, New Victoria Hospital, Kingston-upon-Thames (present)
Subspecialties
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Rhinoplasty
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
- Fellow of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons
Education
- Fellowship at the European Academy of Facial Plastic Sciences (2001)
- FRCS (ORL), Royal College of Surgeons (1997)
Teaching posts
- St Georges Endoscopic sinus surgery course
- Rhinoplasty Step by Step course
Positions in organisations
- South Thames regional representative on the ENTUK Council and Professional Advisory Board of the Royal College of Surgeons (2010 - 2016)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I highly recommend Mr Toma. Professional, knowledgeable and an excellent bedside manner. He corrected previous surgery which I had accepted I would have to live with, very grateful.
- Everything about Mr Toma was top. The demeanour, the diagnosis, the surgical execution, the genuine care… I could advocate for him any more.
- Dr Toma has been very supportive and helpful throughout the entire process. He was very thorough with checks including a CT scan before the procedure and made sure to provide insight into what he could achieve. I am so happy with the outcome. Thank you!
- Felt safe and appreciated his answers to my numerous questions
- Mr Toma has looked after me for many years and has always given excellent advice, treatment and a holistic approach to my total wellbeing. Super consultant.
- Very experienced and knowledgable and surgery performed very well.
- No Suggestions; it was a 5 star service at every level. Mr Toma has changed my life. I am very grateful. The service was fast and efficient. A quick diagnosis, and only a 4 days wait to the operation. Awesome. Thanks Mr Toma
- Absolutely no fault in anything, the greatest experience I could have had and will be eternally grateful for the life changing work Mr Abbad Toma carried out for me. Staff, hospital & everyone involved were absolutely remarkable. I will be thankful always to the New Victoria.