Mr Tony Jacob

Mr Tony Jacob
Otolaryngology / ENT
East London


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Mr Tony Jacob Otolaryngologist
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FRCS MSc (ORL-HNS)

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Mr Tony Jacob is a distinguished consultant ENT surgeon based in London, specialising in paediatric otolaryngology, thyroid gland surgery, salivary gland disease and throat cancer. He has gained paediatric experience from renowned sites Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children, and the Paediatric ENT unit at St Thomas' Hospital.

In addition to his vast experience working in most of London's teaching hospitals, and clinical experience gained in North America, Mr Jacob has published many peer reviewed papers and has been involved in teaching and training junior doctors.
 


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GMC: 4468855

NRS (Sanitary Registry Nº): MSc FRCS FRCS (ORL-HNS)

 Professional experience

• More than 25 years of experience
• ENT surgeon at London ENT Surgeons (present)
• Clinical Director for ENT & Head and Neck Services at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
• Lead for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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 Sub-specialties

• Paediatric ENT
• Thyroid disorders

 Teaching posts

• Teacher and trainer of junior doctors
• National and international lectures

 Education

• Graduated in Medicine (1991)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, London (1998)
• MSc Bristol University (2003)

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 Publications and conferences

• Has published many peer reviewed papers

 Prizes and awards

• Gold medal by the Royal Society of Medicine for an outstanding performance at the intercollegiate exit exam for Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery (2003)
• Awarded his Masters degree by the University of Bristol

 Professional membership

• Member of British Medical Association
• Member of Medical Protection Society
• Member of General Medical Council
• Member of Royal College of Surgeons of England ENT UK
• Member of British Association of Endocrine Surgeons

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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil

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Dysphagia

Dysphagia, or discomfort when swallowing, refers to difficulty in swallowing or swallowing food, and is most common in elderly patients. In many cases ...

Paediatric ENT

Paediatric otolaryngology is a medical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of problems identified in the ear, nose, phar ...

Rhinitis

Rhinitis is a disease of the nasal mucosa that causes sneezing, itchy nose, eyes and throat, lack of smell, obstruction, discharge, and nasal congesti ...

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is a condition characterised by inflammation of the sinuses, cavities that are located behind the forehead, cheeks and eyes. This condition ...

Throat cancer

Pharyngeal cancer is a disease characterised by the presence of malignant tumour cells in the throat. This condition is classified according to location: nasopharynx, when it affects the upper part of the throat behind the nose; oropharynx, when located in the middle part of the throat; and hypopharynx, when the cancer is at the bottom of the pharynx. The symptoms of pharyngeal tumours depend on their location and size, but all can cause a lump in the neck. The tumour develops in four stages, from small to large, starting without metastasis and tissue around the pharynx and lymph nodes which then spreads. Treatment also varies by type of cancer: if located in the nasopharynx, chemotherapy and radiotherapy sessions are recommended; for cancers of the oropharynx and hypopharynx, the patient will undergo an operation if the tumour is small; tumours in the neck will be removed with surgery, which will be accompanied by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and removal of the tumour may involve the removal of all or part of the vocal cords. ...

Thyroid gland surgery

What is thyroid gland surgery? Thyroid gland surgery is a treatment for a number of thyroid problems. The thyroid gland sits in the neck and secretes hormones that regulate the body’s metabolism. For conditions that affect the gland, thyroid gland surgery is the recommended treatment and all or part of the thyroid may be removed. The procedure is known as a thyroidectomy. Why would you do it? Thyroid problems are common. There are a number of conditions that can arise with the thyroid gland and many of them can be treated with medication. In some cases however, thyroid gland surgery is recommended to treat a range of conditions that affect the gland, including cancer, Grave’s disease, recurrent cysts or goitres (swelling due to an enlarged thyroid gland) that are problematic. What does it involve? The procedure usually involves removing all or a portion of the thyroid. A total thyroidectomy would involve removing the whole gland, whilst a lobectomy is the removal of half of the gland. Sometimes an isthmusectomy is performed to remove the central part of the gland. The portion of the thyroid that is to be removed will depend on the nature and extent of the condition. There are three main types of surgery. Conventional surgery involves making an incision in the neck through which all or the required portion of the thyroid is removed. Endoscopic thyroid surgery involves the use of video cameras inserted through small incisions to guide the surgeon performing the operation. In more recent times, a robotic thyroidectomy has been used, which allows the operation to be performed through incisions in the chest or armpit, avoiding incisions in the middle of the neck. In all cases, thyroid gland surgery will be carried out under a general anaesthetic. How to prepare for it As with any operation, a patient will be assessed for their suitability beforehand. Patients may also be required to stop eating for a period before surgery. Post-operative care In most cases, it is possible to leave the hospital in a few days. It is important to avoid putting strain on the neck for a few weeks following the operation. Neck pain and voice problems are not uncommon but usually resolve by themselves.  In the case of a total thyroidectomy, where the whole thyroid gland is removed, the patient will need to take medication to compensate for the hormone usually produced by the gland itself. For a partial thyroidectomy, the remaining portion of the thyroid will often compensate for the entire gland over time and medication may not be needed.  ...

Dysphonia

Dysphonia is a disorder characterised by an alteration of the timbre of the voice (difficulty in speaking) which can be due to various organic or functional causes of the larynx and vocal cords. When it occurs in children, it can come from neurological disorders, malformations of the larynx, laryngeal papillomatosis caused by viral infections, or from the voice being overly strained. The latter is the most common cause of dysphonia in adults, and that an untreated hyperfunction voice can produce other pathologies such as nodules or polyps on the vocal cords. In addition, other factors that can trigger dysphonia: gastro reflux, smoking, infections such as laryngitis or tuberculosis, neurological disorders or tumours of the larynx. ...

Endoscopic sinus surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgery encompasses all interventions from inside the nose, viewing or manipulating the structures through optical instruments. Its objective is to treat injuries or abnormalities that alter the normal function of the nose, or its adjoining structures....

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, located in the throat, caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The most common symptoms are high fever, chills, severe sore throat, trouble swallowing, headache and ear ache. The tonsils are usually reddened and sometimes white spots can appear on the surface In addition, the lymph nodes in the area may be swollen. If the disease is caused by bacteria called streptococcus, treatment consists of antibiotics and it can be cured in a week. A tonsillectomy is advised in the case of frequent occurrences of tonsillitis ...

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