
Mr Neil BatemanConsultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist in Cheadle
Mr Neil Bateman
BMedSci BM BS FRCS (ORL-NHS)
GMC: 4020132Professional statement
Mr Neil Bateman is a highly regarded consultant paediatric ENT surgeon based in Manchester who sees patients at BMI The Alexandra Hospital and Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. He specialises in treating hearing loss, ear infections, glue ear, tonsilitis, obstructive sleep apnoea, and snoring. In addition, Mr Neil Bateman has a specialist interest in pinnaplasty/correction of prominent ears and ear reconstruction, as well as complex airway reconstruction. He devotes his entire clinical practice to the management of ENT problems in children.
Mr Bateman has a particular interest in intracapsular tonsillectomy, which carries lower risks and quicker recovery than other techniques. Mr Bateman has been instrumental in the uptake of this method both within the UK and internationally.
Mr Bateman graduated from Nottingham University Medical School and completed his ENT training in Nottingham and Sheffield. He decided to specialise in paediatric ENT and received extra training in Sheffield. He also undertook training during a sabbatical in Lyon, France.
Mr Bateman was previously the honorary secretary of the British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology and was the co-director of the paediatric emergency skills course for consultants for ENT-UK. In addition, Mr Bateman chairs Smith and Nephew’s ENT Coblation training courses.
Mr Bateman has a particular interest in intracapsular tonsillectomy, which carries lower risks and quicker recovery than other techniques. Mr Bateman has been instrumental in the uptake of this method both within the UK and internationally.
Mr Bateman graduated from Nottingham University Medical School and completed his ENT training in Nottingham and Sheffield. He decided to specialise in paediatric ENT and received extra training in Sheffield. He also undertook training during a sabbatical in Lyon, France.
Mr Bateman was previously the honorary secretary of the British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology and was the co-director of the paediatric emergency skills course for consultants for ENT-UK. In addition, Mr Bateman chairs Smith and Nephew’s ENT Coblation training courses.
Clinics

The Alexandra Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Cheadle, Mill Lane, SK8 2PXMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 32 years of experience
- Consultant Otolaryngologist, BMI The Alexandra Hospital
Subspecialties
- Tonsillectomy
- Intracapsular tonsillectomy
Professional memberships
- British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative
Education
- Bachelor of Medical Sciences
- Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
Positions in organisations
- Honorary Secretary, British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology (2017)
Publications and conferences
- Manickavasagam, J et al. “Congenital familial subglottic stenosis: a case series and review of literature.” International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology vol. 78,2 (2014): 359-62. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.10.049
- Kontorinis, Georgios et al. “Airway obstruction in children with cerebral palsy: need for tracheostomy?.” International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology vol. 77,10 (2013): 1647-50. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.07.017
Prizes and awards
- The Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4020132
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- We had an online appointment with Mr Bateman, he explained the treatment required very well and gave us confidence to go ahead with surgery.
- Very knowledgable and reassuring regarding our sons breathing problems. Would highly recommend
- Really happy with the consultation and absolutely trust this doctor
- Cannot fault this wonderful helpful Doctor, thank you