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What can I do to look after my voice?
The voicebox is what allows to speak, and is absolutely essential. It is made up of two co...
Professional statement
Mr Brian Fish is a top consultant ENT surgeon based in Cambridge. Specialising in thyroid, parathyroid and head and neck cancer surgery, he is also an expert in treating neck and salivary gland lumps, voice disorders, throat disorders and treats a wide range of ENT conditions. He established and runs a specialist voice clinic at Addenbrooke Hospital, Cambridge with a speech therapist and also runs a neck and thyroid lump clinic at Spire Cambridge Lea and Nuffield Hospitals.
Mr Fish qualified from the University of Birmingham and underwent extensive training at three major teaching hospitals in Liverpool, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where he gained the skills and experience to offer comprehensive paediatric ENT services. He then undertook a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Australia before taking up his consultant position in Cambridge. He now practises at several hospitals in Cambridge and serves as Associate Clinical Advisor for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
4 Trumpington Rd, , Cambridge, CB2 8AFMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Consultant ENT Surgeon, Nuffield Hospital, Cambridge (present)
Subspecialties
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Neck lumps
Education
- MB ChB, University of Birmingham (1990)
- FRCS(CSIG)
Teaching posts
- Member of the Faculty for the Cambridge Airway Course
- Member of the Faculty for the East of England Head and Neck Dissection Course
Positions in organisations
- Associate Clinical Advisor for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3459274
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Article
Parotid glands: what they are and why they matter
The parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands and play an important role in ma...
Video
How common are neck lumps?
Neck lumps are fairly common and they can occur in any age group, and depending on which a...
Article
Understanding the parathyroid: Function, disorders, and treatment
The parathyroid glands are small but vital organs in the neck. Despite their importance, t...
Video
When should I see a doctor about a lump in my neck?
Because the neck is full of so many different structures, there are a great number of opp...
Article
Voice disorders: what are they and when should you see a doctor?
Having a working voice is essential for many professions, such as teachers, lawyers and si...
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Voice disorders: what are they and when should you see a doctor?
There are many different types of voice disorders and voice problems, and in adults they a...
Article
An ENT surgeon’s guide to looking after your voice
To look after our voice, caring for our voice box is the main priority. This is particular...
Article
Lump on your neck? Why you should see a doctor
As the neck is full of so many different structures, there are a great number of opportuni...
Article
Treating thyroid lumps – when should you have surgery?
Thyroid lumps are common – it’s estimated that nodules or lumps could be present in half t...
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How your thyroid gland works – and what can go wrong
How does the thyroid gland work, what does it mean to have an under- or over-active thyroi...
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- Mr Brian Fish was an extremely professional doctor, who put me at ease and reassured me throughout our consultations. He gave me the opportunity to ask questions and was able to answer every question I asked. I was very impressed by both Mr Fish and his PA.
- I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism, facility, equipment, empathy and success of Mr Fish, his staff and the hospital. Thank you very much for curing my sinusitis, that tortured me for 2 months, with one visit and follow up!
- Well worth the effort to see Mr Fish. His considerable expertise & experience made for a knowledgeable and reassuring consultation process. If you want excellence, go to him.
- Well worth the effort to see Mr Fish. His considerable expertise & experience made for a knowledgeable and reassuring consultation process. If you want excellence, go to him.
- Doctor Fish was excellent as he explained to me everything I needed to know and answered all of my questions. He puts you at ease and it was a very good experience. Thank you!
- Doctor Fish was excellent as he explained to me everything I needed to know and answered all of my questions. He puts you at ease and it was a very good experience. Thank you!
- Knowlegable and Professional.
- Knowlegable and Professional.