Professor Martin Birchall
MA(Hons Cantab) MB BChir MD(Cantab) FRCS(Gen) FRCS(Otol) FRCS(ORL) F Med SciEar Nose & Throat Surgery
Recommended by
4 specialists
35 years of experience
Practices worked at
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostics Centre
Sydney Street Outpatients and Diagnostic Centre,102 Sydney Street Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW3 6NR15-17 Lodge Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA1523 reviews
About
Professor Birchall is one of the world's leading laryngeal specialists with 150 papers and £2M in laryngeal related grant income every year.
He trained in London, Liverpool and Australia and was Professor in Bristol, Liverpool and now UCL London, as well as having an honorary position at the University of California Davis, where he co-led the team which performed the world's second documented laryngeal and tracheal transplant.
He is one of only four ENT surgeons listed in the Sunday Times 'Top 100 Surgeons' list, 2011, and was Briton of the Year (Science and Technology), 2008.
He leads a cutting-edge research group working on stem cell and transplantation approaches to serious airway disease. He led the groups which performed the world's first stem cell-based organ transplants in an adult (2008) and children (2010-17).
He has published on the effects of reflux on the throat, as well as on many aspects of head and neck disease. In clinic, he uses the latest in imaging technology to view the throat of patients with voice, swallowing and breathing problems. He also sees patients with chronic cough and is an expert in treating pharyngeal pouches, with 75% of my practice being patients referred from other consultants due to the difficult nature of their problems.
He is a highly experienced expert witness available for legal cases involving the head and neck, voice and throat issues.
He leads a cutting-edge research group working on stem cell and transplantation approaches to serious airway disease. He led the groups which performed the world's first stem cell-based organ transplants in an adult (2008) and children (2010-17).
He has published on the effects of reflux on the throat, as well as on many aspects of head and neck disease. In clinic, he uses the latest in imaging technology to view the throat of patients with voice, swallowing and breathing problems. He also sees patients with chronic cough and is an expert in treating pharyngeal pouches, with 75% of my practice being patients referred from other consultants due to the difficult nature of their problems.
He is a highly experienced expert witness available for legal cases involving the head and neck, voice and throat issues.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Laryngology
- Head and neck surgery
- Pharyngeal Pouch Surgery (Zenkers Diverticulum)
- Vocal cord paralysis surgery
- Vocal cord injections
- Laryngeal reinnervation
- Transnasal oesophagoscopy
- Voice
- Swallowing
- Airway
- Chronic cough
- Neck lumps
- Vocal cord paralysis
- Pharyngeal pouch (Zenkers diverticulum)
Medical procedures
- Airway Reconstruction
- Bronchoscopy
- Ear Wax Removal
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Laryngoscopy
- Microscopic Laryngeal Surgery
- Surgery of the Larynx for Cancer
- Video Consultation
- Vocal Fold/Laryngoscopy
Special interests
- Voice Problems
- Vocal Cord Disorders
- Head & Neck Lumps
- Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Education
Education:
- BChir 1984 University of Cambridge
- MB 1985 University of Cambridge
- FRCS 1988, 1989, 1994 (England)
- MD (Cantab) 1994
- F Med Sci (2010)
Reviews
5 Overall Patient Trust rating
Voice Problems
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2/3
Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
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1/3
Vocal Cord Disorders
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1/3
Patient seen for:
Voice Problems
Professor Birchall was extremely helpful and friendly. He spent quality time understanding my situation and assessing my needs. I have nothing but good things to say about the fabulous care we received from him!
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Vocal Cord Disorders Voice Problems
Very friendly and engaging and helpful.
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Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
I was supported by Professor Birchall, for an ongoing sinus problem which has been affecting me for the past year. Professor Birchall was extremely reassuring and with his professional manner and excellent knowledge has made this a very positive experience for me. Thank you!
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Peer recommendations
Recommended by 4 doctors for:
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Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
Mr S. Alam Hannan
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
14-11-2020
I am very lucky to have Martin as a senior colleague at UCLH, considering that he is one of the leading academic laryngologists in the world. Most of his practice is naturally tertiary-level, as most of us refer our challenging laryngological cases to him. For sure, Martin is my veritable go-to-guy in this regard, both in the NHS and privately.
For specialty: Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
For conditions: Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia), Noisy Breathing, GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Vocal Cord Disorders, Laryngitis
For procedures: Microscopic Laryngeal Surgery, Laryngoscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
Mr Vik Veer
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
21-08-2019
A lovely gentleman and does his very best for his patients.
For specialty: Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
For conditions: Head & Neck Tumours
Connection: Is a colleague
Professor Birchall is an excellent ENT specialist who has helped many of my patients with vocal cord/throat problems. First class.
For specialty: Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
For conditions: Voice Problems, Vocal Cord Disorders
For procedures: Vocal Fold/Laryngoscopy
Connection: Is a colleague
Professor Ruth Whitby
General Practice (GP)
22-10-2018
Martin is both an expert in his field and a compassionate, approachable colleague whom my patients consistently report upon highly I feel confident to refer to Marin as a reliable, conscientious and expert opinion
For specialty: Ear Nose & Throat Surgery
For conditions: Voice Problems, Vocal Cord Disorders, Nasal Disease
Connection: Is a colleague
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