Mrs Hala Kanona

Mrs Hala Kanona is a distinguished Consultant Otologist and Auditory Implant Surgeon in London. She specialises in the diagnosis and management of simple to complex ear conditions that give rise to symptoms such as hearing loss, ear infections, balance problems, tinnitus, and facial weakness. Her NHS practice is at The Royal National ENT Hospital, University College London Hospitals (UCLH), and her private practice is at OneWelbeck in London.

Mrs Kanona is highly regarded for her work in hearing restoration, and she is committed to surgical excellence and compassionate patient care. She sub-specialises in auditory implantation and is a core member of the Facial Function multidisciplinary team. Her expertise in middle ear surgery and complex ear and balance conditions makes her a key figure for patients seeking both functional and rehabilitative solutions for their hearing and balance.

Mrs Kanona completed her higher surgical training at prestigious institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Royal London Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) and The Royal National ENT Hospital (UCLH). She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, a member of the British Society of Otology and has been awarded the Advanced Otology and Auditory Implant Fellowship and the prestigious CWJ Fellowship Grant at the Radboud University Centre in the Netherlands.

Beyond her clinical practice, Mrs Kanona is a prominent figure in medical education and leadership. She serves as a Medical Advisor for Facial Palsy UK and is the Course Director for the Advanced Otology and Auditory Implants course for Consultants at The Royal National ENT Hospital; the first course of its kind. She is also serves regularly as faculty on a number of courses and conferences in the UK, Denmark and Bucharest, sharing her surgical experience with the next generation of ear specialists.

In addition to her teaching roles, Mrs Kanona maintains a prolific research profile. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to chapters in three major ENT textbooks. Her academic contributions are recognised internationally; she is a reviewer for the Journal of Laryngology and Otology, The Journal of International Advanced Otology and Clinical Otolaryngology Journal. Her active involvement in research concerning neuro-otology and auditory implantation ensures that her patients benefit from the most current, evidence-led treatments available in the field.