Mr Zaid Awad

• Specialty: Consultant Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon) and Head and Neck Surgeon, with a specialist interest in head and neck cancer, robotic and laser surgery, and voice and swallowing disorders

• Conditions seen: neck lumps, including lymph gland cysts and cancers; thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer and thyroid disorders; voice disorders; throat lumps, including tonsil pathology and cancer; swallowing disorders; salivary gland lumps; sinus infections; chronic sinusitis and rhinosinusitis; nasal obstruction; nose bleeds (epistaxis); ear, nose and throat infections; hearing loss; sleep disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea

• Tests, treatments and procedures: head and neck cancer surgery, robotic surgery, laser surgery, ClariFix treatment for chronic rhinitis

• Often consulted by patients with: a lump in the neck or throat, a thyroid nodule, a hoarse or altered voice, difficulty swallowing, persistent sinus symptoms, or snoring and disrupted sleep

• Patient ages seen: 2+

• Also: elected President of the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training in the UK, 2013–2015; council member of the Royal Society of Medicine; has served on the Specialty Advisory Committee in Otolaryngology, ENT UK Council, the National Selection Committee for higher surgical training and the Intercollegiate Examination Board

• Language: English

Mr Zaid Awad is a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Head and Neck Surgeon at Welbeck’s ENT centre in London, treating adults and children. He specialises in head and neck cancer, with particular expertise in robotic and laser surgery, as well as voice and swallowing disorders. His practice includes the assessment and treatment of neck lumps, including lymph gland cysts and cancers, thyroid disorders including thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, throat lumps and tonsil abnormalities, and salivary gland lumps. He also sees patients with hoarseness and changes to their voice

Alongside his specialist head and neck practice, Mr Awad treats a broad range of general ENT conditions, including ear, nose and throat infections, chronic sinusitis and rhinosinusitis, nasal obstruction, nosebleeds and hearing loss. He also assesses snoring and sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnoea. His surgical expertise includes advanced robotic surgery and laser surgery for head and neck conditions, and he offers ClariFix treatment for chronic rhinitis.

Mr Awad completed his specialist training in London and works as an NHS consultant alongside his private practice. He undertook a year-long head and neck surgery fellowship in Adelaide, Australia, developing advanced skills in head and neck cancer surgery and robotic techniques. He has also visited specialist centres internationally to further develop his expertise in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, with a particular interest in improving quality of life for patients affected by head and neck cancer.

Mr Awad has held several national leadership roles in surgical education and professional standards. He was elected President of the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training from 2013 to 2015 and served as the North Thames Specialty Training Committee trainee representative from 2012 to 2014. He has also contributed to the Specialty Advisory Committee in Otolaryngology, ENT UK Council, the National Selection Committee for higher surgical training, the Intercollegiate Examination Board and the Joint Committee on Surgical Training simulation work group. He is a council member of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Patient testimonials:

"Phenomenal surgeon! Such a kind caring and understanding man, I was terrified to have surgery for the very first time and Mr Awad explained everything to me very clearly and was so kind and caring Mr Awad and his team are truly amazing! I will forever be grateful to him and his wonderful kind and caring team who went above and beyond! I can not recommend Mr Awad enough! Such an incredible Surgeon but human being to who really cares for his patience! Thank you again Mr Awad I am truly grateful!"

"I came to Mr Awad with an urgent sinus issue and he was able to help me resolve in a matter of weeks. He is extremely thorough, sat with me explaining scans and possible outcomes, and made me feel comfortable with the whole process. He has vast knowledge and experience and is very calm, cool and collected, which helped diminish my fears the instant I walked in his office. He was always available for my many questions and concerns, even out of the hospital. If you have any ENT issues, Mr Awad is the man to see, he's at the top of his game and is an incredible consultant."

"Basically, he saved/ cured my 10 year ear problem...He is a wizard in his field...A miracle performer...I can not recommend him enough...Thank you Mr Awad"

"Mr Awad performed the operation on my lipoma very well I only have a barely noticeable scar about 6 cm long on my neck. The whole process of removing it was handled very well. All was explained so that I was not nervous during the whole process. Thank you Mr Awad."

"Dr Zaid was very polite and explained everything well to me. I felt listened to, and was made comfortable during the visit and the procedure. Would highly recommend this doctor."