Professor Bhik KotechaOtolaryngology ENT in Brentwood
Professor Bhik Kotecha
MBBCh MPhil FRCS(Ed) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(ORL) DLO
GMC: 2987181Professional statement
Professor Bhik Kotecha is an awarded and internationally renowned consultant ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeon practising in the Essex area at his private clinics. His primary focuses in his specialty are snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. Other specialty interests of Professor Kotecha's include assessing and treating sleep-related breathing disorders, upper airway obstruction, and voice and swallowing disorders. He also treats most ENT disorders that affect children and adults. Professor Kotecha now practises at private clinics with Nuffield Health, Spire, Harley Street, and Westland Medical Centre.
After receiving his medical qualification in 1984 from the University of Wales, Professor Kotecha went on to further his training at prominent hospitals such as the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Hope Hospital, The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and The Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital. It was at these institutions he completed is training as a registrar and senior registrar.
In 1995, Professor Kotecha was first appointed as a consultant ENT surgeon. His passion in his field later resulted in Professor Kotecha and his team at The Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital receiving the Hospital Doctor Award in the 'Sleep Medicine Team of the Year' category. Over the years practising, Professor Kotecha has been the recipient of various awards, representing his efforts and strides to have an impact on otolaryngology.
Professor Kotecha began having a desire to teach quite earlier on in his career, starting by teaching anatomy to medical and dental students and an anatomy demonstrator at the University of Liverpool. He has since held various medical education roles, but most prominently as an honorary senior lecturer and now his latest role as an honorary clinical professor at Barts and the London School of Medicine.
Not only has Professor Kotecha been published more than 100 times in peer-reviewed journals, has had chapters published, has published textbooks, and lectured nationally and internationally, but he has also appeared on television interviews and in popular papers. Bringing awareness to obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders, he has been a guest with programmes and channels such as BBC Breakfast, BBC World, Anglian TV, The Discovery Channel, GMTV, BBC Radio 4, and other radio programmes. Professor Kotecha's articles have also been released in The Sunday Mail and Healthcare Innovations.
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After receiving his medical qualification in 1984 from the University of Wales, Professor Kotecha went on to further his training at prominent hospitals such as the Great Ormond Street Hospital, Hope Hospital, The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and The Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital. It was at these institutions he completed is training as a registrar and senior registrar.
In 1995, Professor Kotecha was first appointed as a consultant ENT surgeon. His passion in his field later resulted in Professor Kotecha and his team at The Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital receiving the Hospital Doctor Award in the 'Sleep Medicine Team of the Year' category. Over the years practising, Professor Kotecha has been the recipient of various awards, representing his efforts and strides to have an impact on otolaryngology.
Professor Kotecha began having a desire to teach quite earlier on in his career, starting by teaching anatomy to medical and dental students and an anatomy demonstrator at the University of Liverpool. He has since held various medical education roles, but most prominently as an honorary senior lecturer and now his latest role as an honorary clinical professor at Barts and the London School of Medicine.
Not only has Professor Kotecha been published more than 100 times in peer-reviewed journals, has had chapters published, has published textbooks, and lectured nationally and internationally, but he has also appeared on television interviews and in popular papers. Bringing awareness to obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders, he has been a guest with programmes and channels such as BBC Breakfast, BBC World, Anglian TV, The Discovery Channel, GMTV, BBC Radio 4, and other radio programmes. Professor Kotecha's articles have also been released in The Sunday Mail and Healthcare Innovations.
You can also click here to read more about Professor Kotecha.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
Brentwood, Shenfield Rd, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15 8EH,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 42 years of experience
- Consultant ENT surgeon, Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital (1995 to present)
Subspecialties
- Adenoidectomy (child and adult)
- Adult audiology hearing aid provision
Professional memberships
- Fellow, The Royal College of Surgeons of Otolaryngology
- Fellow, The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- MB BCh, University of Wales, School of Medicine (1984)
- Diploma in Otolaryngology (DLO), The Royal College of Surgeons of England (1988)
Teaching posts
- Honorary clinical professor, Barts and the London School of Medicine (2016 to present)
- Speaker, OSA Academy (present)
Positions in organisations
- Assistant Editor, Journal of Laryngology and Otology (present)
- President of the Sleep Medicine Section, Royal Society of Medicine (2009 to 2011)
Publications and conferences
- Professor Kotecha's research can be found on ResearchGate.
- Published textbook: Himender Makker, Matthew Walker, Hugh Selsick, Bhik Kotecha & Ama Johal – Oxford University Press, 2015
Prizes and awards
- GG2 Professional of the Year Award (2014)
- Winner of Hospital Doctor Team of the Year Award, Sleep Medicine section (2004)
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 2987181
Reviews
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- When I went to see Professor Bhik Kotecha, my sleep was terrible, I was so tired. His prompt assessment, compassion and advice means I now sleep so much better.
- only consultation so far so hard to fully comment
- Very professional and personable Everything about my procedure was explained in great detail Above all my operation was successful
- Understanding the needs, efficient , professional and the aftercare is not in questioned
- Extremely impressed & delighted with consultation. Very pleasant and helpful doctor. I felt well informed on the benefits and risks of the treatment.
- Alot of confusion in the as they wanted me to pay for the appointment even though I’d prepaid when I booked via Top Doctors!
- Professor has been excellent in all aspects of my care and treatment. His professional attitude and friendly approach made me very comfortable and relaxed.
- Professor Kotecha is a caring doctor. He is really nice and friendly.
- So pleased Prof Kotecha was my Consultant. Kind, open, easy to understand. Would defo recommend.