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Mr Tom Rourke
MBBS FRCS(ORL-HNS) BSc MScMedEd
GMC: 6075677Professional statement
Mr Tom Rourke is a highly regarded consultant ENT surgeon based in Reading renowned for his expertise in skin cancer of the head and neck region and facial plastic surgery. He also has expertise in facial plastic surgery, skin cancer, blocked nose, CSF leak, sleep apnoea and snoring. With over 20 years’ experience, Mr Rourke currently consults privately at The Forbury Clinic.
Mr Rourke, who is a partner and clinical lead at the acclaimed The ENT Consultancy group, originally qualified from the University of Nottingham. He completed his basic surgical training in Nottingham, Norwich and Oxford, and then joined the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, before going on to accomplish six years of higher specialist ENT surgery training on the prestigious Oxford/Thames Valley deanery. During this period, Mr Rourke simultaneously undertook a surgical fellowship in nose, sinus and facial plastic surgery, notably acquiring proficiency in complex nose/sinus conditions and skin cancers of the head and neck. To complement this practice, Mr Rourke later worked at the Churchill Hospital, where he specialised in head and neck cancer surgery.
In addition to his high quality private practice, Mr Rourke is also an NHS consultant at Royal Berkshire Hospital since 2015, where he is the clinical governance lead for the ENT department and educational supervisor for the foundation doctors. As a leading figure in his specialty, Mr Rourke also has an interest in medical education, and was awarded a Masters from the University of Warwick in 2013. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Mr Rourke, who is a partner and clinical lead at the acclaimed The ENT Consultancy group, originally qualified from the University of Nottingham. He completed his basic surgical training in Nottingham, Norwich and Oxford, and then joined the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, before going on to accomplish six years of higher specialist ENT surgery training on the prestigious Oxford/Thames Valley deanery. During this period, Mr Rourke simultaneously undertook a surgical fellowship in nose, sinus and facial plastic surgery, notably acquiring proficiency in complex nose/sinus conditions and skin cancers of the head and neck. To complement this practice, Mr Rourke later worked at the Churchill Hospital, where he specialised in head and neck cancer surgery.
In addition to his high quality private practice, Mr Rourke is also an NHS consultant at Royal Berkshire Hospital since 2015, where he is the clinical governance lead for the ENT department and educational supervisor for the foundation doctors. As a leading figure in his specialty, Mr Rourke also has an interest in medical education, and was awarded a Masters from the University of Warwick in 2013. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Clinics
Reading , 23 Craven Road, RG1 5LEMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 23 years of experience
- Partner, Clinical Lead and Consultant ENT Surgeon, The ENT Consultancy (2015 - present)
Subspecialties
- Skin cancer of the head & neck region
- Facial plastic surgery
Professional memberships
- British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- MSc in Medical Education, University of Warwick (2013)
- FRCS (ORL – HNS), Royal College of Surgeons of England
Teaching posts
- Foundation Programme Training Director, Royal Berkshire Hospital (present)
- Visiting Lecturer, University of Reading (past)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Rourke’s publications are available on his PubMed profile
- Mr Rourke’s publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6075677
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- Mr Rourke was very thorough in his examination and great suggestion on the follow up actions; location is good and facilities are great.
- Awesome
- I had my Bipolar Cautery on 5th January 2026. I was very well looked after by Tom Rourke and his assistant, felt little pain, and was very impressed with the whole procedure. I have suffered no after effects. The Forbury Clinic is extremely efficient, and has the very added benefit of car parking on site.
- Really good overall. Doctor was excellent, listened and provided understandable explanations. Facility was very good, reception staff helpful and polite. Even having brief tests immediately after the appointment and getting shuffled in and out of waiting and in with another team was fast and efficient.
- Extremely clear and professional explaining every step of the process in an understanding way.