Miss Shilpa Ojha

Miss Shilpa Ojha is an experienced Consultant in Paediatric ENT, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children with complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. With over 14 years of experience as an ENT surgeon, she brings a deep commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing innovation in her field. In 2022, she obtained the prestigious Intercollegiate Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS) in Otorhinolaryngology.

Miss Ojha has developed a strong sub-specialist interest in paediatric airway and head and neck surgery. She completed a clinical fellowship at Starship Children's Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, and previously undertook a Paediatric ENT research fellowship at the world-renowned Harvard University – Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in the United States.

Her research has resulted in several high-quality, peer-reviewed publications — including in JAMA — with a particular focus on the management of laryngeal clefts and other paediatric ENT disorders.

Education and teaching are integral to Miss Ojha's practice. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Education from Cardiff University and has organised and contributed to national ENT conferences and teaching programmes, including the international BAPO (British Association of Paediatric Otolaryngology) conference in Bristol, which welcomed 200 delegates and 15 international speakers. She is dedicated to the training of junior doctors and regularly teaches on national courses, including BAPO Airway Skills Courses for trainees.

Miss Ojha is also committed to global health, having joined the Northern Cleft Foundation Charity as their sole ENT surgeon. In 2019, she participated in a charitable surgical mission in Nagpur, India, where she treated 110 children.

Miss Ojha earned her medical degree from the University of Bristol and has trained extensively across leading NHS hospitals in the UK, including Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Alder Hey Children's Hospital. She is currently a Consultant in Paediatric ENT at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London.