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Mr Raghav Dwivedi
FRCS (ORL-HNS) DOHNS MBBS FRCS MRCS MS (ENT) PhD
GMC: 6168194Professional statement
Mr Dwivedi is a central London Consultant ENT & Head and Neck surgeon. He offers a complete range of adult and paediatric general and specialist ENT care. His specialist interests include management and surgical treatment of all aspects of benign and malignant head neck conditions including thyroid/ parathyroid, salivary glands and larynx.
His training included rotations through major teaching hospitals in London, South East of England and East Scotland where he gained a wide range of experience in treating all aspects of general adult and paediatric ENT disorders. After gaining a national training number in the UK, he went on to be awarded the certificate of completion of higher surgical training for the UK, in addition to a vast experience of high volume training in India where he initially graduated. He also completed two advanced fellowships in head & neck surgery at Cambridge University Hospitals and Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth.
He gained further experience by visiting centers of excellence in the USA and Canada, including Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre-New York, Mount Sinai Hospital-Toronto, University of Alberta and University of Western Ontario, Canada. This brings an international outlook to his current clinical practice.
Following a consultant appointment at QEUH Glasgow, he was appointed as a consultant ENT/ head and neck surgeon at prestigious University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and was also conferred an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University College London in 2019. He is a core member of UCLH Head Neck and Thyroid Multidisciplinary Teams.
He is very prolific in research, academics, teaching and training and has successfully led several research projects within the UK and overseas. He completed a multi-award winning PhD in "Head & Neck Surgery" from the prestigious Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, London. He has won over 15 national and international awards.
Mr Dwivedi's academic record stands out amongst his peers. He has published over 100 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and contributed more than 20 chapters in major Head Neck and ENT books, including the well-known textbooks "Scott-Brown's Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery" and "Principles and practice of Head Neck Surgery and Oncology". He has also co-edited two Head Neck Surgery books and is co-founder and series-editor of the book series "Head and Neck Cancer Clinics".
He serves on the editorial board of several specialty journals and has been scientific reviewer for more than 45 peer-reviewed journals including BMJ, JNCI, Cancer, Head Neck, Laryngoscope, Oral Oncology and Surgical Oncology.
Mr Dwivedi is on the faculty of various national and international ENT & head and neck courses and meetings and has delivered over 50 lectures globally. He is a member of over 20 professional & scientific bodies within the in UK and abroad. He is also an accredited trainer and regularly mentors trainees and medical students. He has co-supervised several MS/MSc and PhD students.
Above all, Mr Dwivedi's colleagues would testify to his kind, personably and diligent nature that characterise his consultation style.
Areas of interest
Paediatric ENT; Tonsillectomy; Adenoidectomy; Glue ear; Grommets; Nosebleed; Snoring
Adult ENT;
Neck lumps; Head and Neck Cancer;
Thyroid lump; Goiter; Cancer; Parathyroid; lesions; Thyroid & Parathyroid surgery,
Minimal access Thyroid & Parathyroid surgery;
Salivary gland conditions; Parotid & Submandibular gland surgery
Tonsillitis; Enlarged Tonsils; Tonsil stones; Tonsillectomy; Oral lesions
Sore throat; Throat irritation; Throat clearing; Cough; Globus Pharyngeus; Reflux
Voice & Swallowing problems
Hoarse voice; Vocal nodule; LASER surgery
Nasal congestion; Post nasal drip; Allergy; Nosebleeds; Nasal injury
Nasal blockage; Deviated Nasal Septum; Septoplasty
Sinusitis; Sinus problems; Nasal polyps; Endoscopic Sinus Surgery; FESS
Snoring; Sleep apnoea surgery
Smell & Taste disturbances
Ear blockage; Wax; Hearing loss; Deafness; Tinnitus
Ear Ache; Ear Pain; Infection; Ear discharge; Perforated Ear Drum
Dizziness; Balance problems; Facial Palsy
Clinics
Central London, 1 Welbeck St, London W1G 0AR, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 27 years of experience
- Consultant ENT & head and neck surgeon, Welbeck Ear, Nose and Throat
Professional memberships
- MRCS, The Royal College of Surgeons of England
- ENT UK
Education
- FRCS (ORL-HNS), Royal College of Surgeons of England (2016)
- PhD (Head and Neck Surgery), University of London (2011)
Teaching posts
- Honorary clinical associate professor, University College London (2019)
- Accredited trainer and co-supervisor of MS/MSc and PhD students
Languages spoken
- Urdu
- Hindi
Registration number: 6168194
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- I met Dr. Dwivedi for pain in my ears and throat. I found him very knowledgeable and experienced in his subject. He listened to all my concerns very patiently, did a thorough assessment and explained the underlying condition and treatment plan in simple and reassuring words.
- Dr Dwivedi performed my parotidectomy. He has been amazing throughout and I am truly indebted.
- Excellent surgeon; meticulous surgical skills, caring, compassionate, and trustworthy. My highest recommendation.