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All about ear infections - Online interview
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Mr Christopher Pepper
MBBS BSc(Hons) FRCS(ORL-HNS) DO-HNS
GMC: 6120924Professional statement
Mr Christopher Pepper is a leading consultant paediatric ENT surgeon, specialising in treating babies through to teenagers with all types of ear, nose, and throat conditions in the UK and internationally. His areas of expertise include snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, tonsillitis, coblation tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, grommets, airway and breathing difficulties, voice problems, and neck lumps. He also looks after these conditions in children with complex underlying medical disorders. He is also the current head of the paediatric ENT department at the Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Mr Pepper graduated from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Medical School, and went on to complete his basic and higher surgical training in London. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2013 and completed a specialist fellowship in children's ENT at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In 2015, he was appointed as a full-time specialist Childrens ENT Consultant at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust.
He is a key member of the complex airway management team for children with upper and lower airway disorders. He is the regional lead for head and neck lumps in children, a member of the vascular anomaly multi-disciplinary team, and runs the service for babies born with airway obstruction due to large swellings. He trains senior doctors in complex children's ENT surgery and is the educational supervisor for senior ENT trainees in the department. He is also a member of the annual trainee review panel and Specialty Advisory Group. Mr Pepper is invited to talk at conferences and teach on numerous paediatric ENT courses in the UK and Europe.
Clinics
The Portland Hospital, 205-209 Great Portland St, London W1W 5AH, UK, Central LondonMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 21 years of experience
- Consultant Pediatric ENT Surgeon, The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, London (present)
Subspecialties
- Adenoidectomy
- Grommets
Professional memberships
- British Association of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
- European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Education
- Pediatric Specialist ENT Fellowship, Great Ormond Street Hospital (2015)
- FRCS (ORL-HNS), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2013)
Teaching posts
- Pediatric ENT Fellowship trainer
- British Pediatric Otolaryngology Course
Positions in organisations
- Head of department, Evelina London Children's Hospital
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Pepper's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Head of Department, Paediatric ENT, Evelina London Childrens Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Registration number: 6120924
Content
Health content
Article
Breathing difficulties while sleeping: how can I help my child?
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How is a typical tonsillectomy performed? - Online interview
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the tonsils, which are the two small gl...
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Paediatric sleep disorders: An expert overview of medical conditions such as sleep apnoea
When children have sleep apnoea, a good night's sleep is easier said than done. This condi...
Video
What is grommets surgery? - Online interview
Grommets are narrow tubes which can be surgically inserted into the eardrum to allow the p...
Article
Acquired hearing loss in children – everything you need to know
Loss of hearing can be frightening for people of all ages, for children even more so. Find...
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Glue ear: what is it and can it affect speech delay in children? - Online interview
Glue ear is an ear-affecting condition whereby the empty middle part of the ear becomes fi...
Article
Why does my child keep getting swimmer's ear?
Swimmer's ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection of the skin of the ear canal ...
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Sleep disorders: an expert overview of medical conditions such as sleep apnoea
Sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea and snoring can be quite a cause for concern dependin...
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Sleep apnoea in kids: should you be worried if your child snores?
In the UK, up to 3% of children suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea, causing a disruption...
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- Absolutely wonderful experience with Dr Pepper and his team at the Portland Hospital. I would recommend to anyone that needs grommets/adenoidectomy. Our child quickly warmed to him and his whole team and he was given the greatest of care. We were kept thoroughly informed throughout the whole process and were made to feel comfortable and assured. The biggest Thank-you for making this experience so easy.
- We had an excellent experience with Mr Pepper and the whole team at The Portland Hospital. He was kind, reassuring and explained everything clearly, which made us feel completely at ease about our son’s surgery. The anaesthetist, nurses and all the staff caring for him were wonderful too – warm, attentive and supportive throughout. Everything was very well organised and our son was looked after beautifully. We’re incredibly grateful for the care he received and would highly recommend Mr Pepper.
- Excellent experience with Mr Pepper and the whole team. Mr Pepper was calm, friendly and reassuring, with a clear briefing beforehand and helpful debrief afterwards. He explained everything clearly and made us feel our son was in very safe hands. The nurses were wonderful and caring. We had minimal waiting and the hospital facilities were excellent, clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend Mr Pepper.
- Fantastic experience and just wonderful with both our little boy and with us as parents.
- Mr Pepper is an exceptional doctor. He’s calm with a great energy, articulate and knowledgable that when you walk away from the consultation, you have absolute confidence that you have the information necessary to make a quick and most importantly, the right decision for your child. My son had his tonsils and adenoids removed by Mr Pepper and the whole process from start to end was stress-free! I wished we found him sooner.
- Dr Pepper was great at explaining the procedure in simple terms, supporting our understanding of exactly what our son was going to go through. On the day, he was able to give us confidence and help us through a very challenging moment. The procedure was quite successful and our son had the best experience possible.
- We cannot recommend Dr Christopher Pepper highly enough. Our 3-year-old son recently had his adenoids and tonsils removed at The Portland Hospital. Dr Pepper and the entire team were exceptional, making us and our son feel comfortable and reassured throughout. The nurses, play specialist and anaesthetist were all fantastic, turning a daunting experience into a positive one. We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding care our son received.
- We had a very positive experience with Dr. Pepper. He was incredibly friendly, approachable, and professional throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain the procedure clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence and reassurance as parents. What stood out most was how attentive and caring he was. He regularly came to check on us and kept us informed every step of the way. His calm manner and clear communication made what could have been a very stressful experience much easier.
- Dr Pepper provided excellent care to my 3 y/0 daughter who underwent tonsillectomy, not just in terms of the surgery itself but also the emotional support he showed to both myself and my daughter as she found the experience quite upsetting. Thank you!
- We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Mr Pepper. He has been calm, knowledgeable and incredibly reassuring throughout. As parents, we naturally felt anxious, but he always took the time to explain everything clearly and answer our questions, giving us complete confidence that our son was in the best possible hands. He has a wonderful manner with children. We feel very fortunate to have found him and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.