- Bupa Platinum consultant
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Fee assured
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Verified account
- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Adult
- Head & neck oncology
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr. Alistair Balfour is a highly experienced consultant ENT surgeon, providing expert care in Kent and the South East of England. With over a decade of surgical experience, he offers a comprehensive range of services in both private and NHS settings.
Graduating from the prestigious St Bartholomew's and The Royal London Hospitals Medical School, Mr. Balfour went on to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His career has been defined by a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for his patients, with a particular focus on head and neck surgery, paediatric otolaryngology and rhinology.
Mr. Balfour holds memberships with several key professional bodies, including the British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons (BAO-HNS), the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons (BAETS), and the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO). His clinical interests encompass a broad spectrum of ENT conditions, including sinus surgery, sleep disorders, snoring, thyroid disease and voice disorders.
His NHS work is based at East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust, where he is committed to providing high-quality care in all aspects of ENT surgery. In the private sector, he offers services at The Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury, Spencer Private Hospital in Ashford, and Benenden Hospital in Cranbrook, ensuring that patients receive the very best care in a personalised setting.
Mr. Balfour's dedication to his field is not only seen in his clinical practice but also in his ongoing drive to improve patient outcomes. He is passionate about advancing surgical techniques and refining treatment strategies to ensure the best possible results for his patients.
Areas of interest
Hearing loss; Balance disorders; Otitis media ('glue ear'); Ear infections; Nasal polyps; Snoring; Neck lumps - benign; Sinusitis; Thyroid disorders / surgery; Tonsil / adenoid disorders; Nose; Sinus procedures incl. endoscopic sinus surgery; Throat disorders; Salivary gland disease; Head and neck cancer; Rhinology (nasal disorders); Thyroid surgery: Parathyroid surgery
Medical secretaries
- Amanda Eason
- FDS House 97a Harvey Drive John Wilson Business Park Chestfield Whitstable Kent CT5 3QZ
- 01233 564455
- 01227 764499
- admin@doverstreetdoctors.org.uk
- Rebecca Semmens
- Kent and Sussex ENT LLP Victoria Court 17-21 Ashford Road Maidstone ME14 5DA
- 01233 564455
- info@kentandsussexent.com
Anaesthetists worked with
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Mr Alistair Balfour has worked with Dr Martin Mayall at the following hospitals:
- Chaucer Hospital (The) (1-5)
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Mr Alistair Balfour has worked with Dr Michele Pennimpede at the following hospitals:
- One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Alistair Balfour has worked with Dr Aalia Sange at the following hospitals:
- One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Alistair Balfour has worked with Dr Mario katz at the following hospitals:
- One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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E2501
Fibre optic examination of the pharynx +/- biopsy/removal of foreign body - (5-50)
Chaucer Hospital (The) (5-50) One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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D0702
Aural toilet (including microsuction and/or suction of exteriorised mastoid cavity) including bilateral - (5-50)
Chaucer Hospital (The) (5-50)
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E1780
Diagnostic endoscopy of sinus and bilateral (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
Chaucer Hospital (The) (1-5)
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E0380
Nasal septum cauterisation (and bilateral) - (1-5)
Chaucer Hospital (The) (1-5)
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F3440
Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral) - (1-5)
Chaucer Hospital (The) (1-5)
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D1520
Suction clearance of middle ear (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
Chaucer Hospital (The) (1-5)
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E3520
Microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy +/- biopsy, excision of lesion, polyp or cyst - (1-5)
One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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B0900
Operations on aberrant thyroid tissue (including excision/removal of retrosternal goitre) - (1-5)
One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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E0360
Septoplasty of nose (including attention to turbinates) - (1-5)
One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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B0830
Unilateral thyroid lobectomy & isthmectomy +/-microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy - (1-5)
One Ashford Hospital (1-5)
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