Mr Alasdair Robertson : Ear, nose and throat surgery

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About me

Alasdair Robertson has been a consultant in Greater Glasgow since 2009. His NHS work is split between the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. He has a special interest in diseases of the nose and sinuses (rhinology). His rhinology practice includes sinus surgery, removal of nasal polyps, the management of nasal allergy and septorhinoplasty. He also lead the introduction of balloon sinuplasty surgery to Glasgow, having been to New York and Madrid to learn the technique.
Alasdair also treats all general ENT conditions and frequently sees patients with problems with their ears and throat.
Alasdair has a keen interest in medical education. From 2015 -2020 he was the
Training Program Director for the West of Scotland ENT registrar training program. He was the educational convenor for ENT Scotland from 2018 to 2022 He currently holds the following posts
-ENT National Speciality Advisory Committee member - with particular responsibility for the --East Midlands and the Thames Valley training schemes.
-Honorary Clinical Lecture at Glasgow University.
-Advisor of undergraduate studies at Glasgow University.
-Interviewer for entry into Glasgow University Medical School.
-Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers
Alasdair was instrumental in bringing the 2019 annual British Rhinology Society conference to Glasgow and he was closely involved in its organisation. He Also helped to organise the 2019 Joint meeting of ENT Scotland and the North of England ENT Society, which was held in Edinburgh.
Alasdair carries out research and has published multiple papers in the field of rhinology. He is part of the national Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES), which has published five papers on the study and is in the process of writing up more.

I run private clinics in
- Ross Hall Braehead - Thursday afternoon
- Glasgow Nuffield Hospital - Tuesday morning
To book an appointment at one of the clinics contact the hospitals directly on
- Ross Hall Braehead 80801010337
- Glasgow Nuffield 0141 530 1937

Areas of interest

Nasal Conditions
Blocked nose; nasal polyps; deviated nasal septum; allergic rhinitis, sinusitis; smell disorders; nasal infections; facial pain; headaches; nasal deformity
Nasal Procedures
Sinus surgery; polypectomy; balloon sinuplasty; sinus endoscopy; septoplasty; septorhinoplasty
Ear Conditions
Hearing loss; tinnitus; vertigo; imbalance; ear infections; impacted wax; discharging ear; perforated ear drum
Ear Procedures
Aural toilet (ear cleaning); grommet insertion;
Throat Conditions
Tonsillitis; swallowing difficulties; hoarseness; sore throat; snoring
Throat Procedures
tonsillectomy; laryngoscopy,
tonsillitis; blocked nose; hearing loss; sore ears; snoring

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Nicholas Brown Fee Assured
Dr Robert Hart Fee Assured
Dr Andrew Makin Fee Assured

Dr Alan Macfarlane Fee Assured
Dr Philip W Bolton Fee Assured
Dr Ahmed Almaki Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Alasdair Robertson is an ear,nose and throat surgeon based in Glasgow. He also works in the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow and Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock. He qualified in medicine at Glasgow University in 1995. He gained wide experience in ENT by working in various ENT departments in Scotland, then England and Wales before returning to Glasgow in 2009 to take up his current consultant post.

Research interests

Alasdair Robertson has published widely in professional journals. He maintains an interest in research and is currently the West of Scotland coordinator for the national chronic rhino sinusitis epidemiology study (C.R.E.S.). He has also been a reviewer for the clinical anatomist journal and is an active member of the British Rhinological Society.

Publications

Recent Publications include
1. The Burden of Revision Sinonasal Surgery in the UK – Data from the Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES); a cross sectional study. BMJ Open. 2015; 5(4): e006680.
2. A cross sectional analysis of a case-control study about quality of life in CRS in the UK; a comparison between 2016 Dec 1;54(4):311-315. doi: 10.4193/Rhin15.361.
3. SNOT-22 in a control population Clin Otolaryngol. 2017 Feb;42(1):81-85.
4. Current Use of Baseline Medical Treatment in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study (CRES)Clinical otolaryngology 43(Suppl 1) · October 2017
5. Exploring the association between ingestion of foods with higher potential salicylate content and symptom exacerbation in chronic rhinosinusitis: Data from the National Chronic Rhinosinusitis Epidemiology Study. Rhinology 57:4, 303-312 2019
6. A Case Series and literature review for patients with rhinological complications secondary to the use of cocaine and levamisole. JLO 134:440-446 2020 Acknowledgment for contribution
7. Socioeconomic, comorbidity, lifestyle and quality of life comparisons between chronic rhinosinusitis subtypes. Laryngoscope 00:1–8 2021
8. ENT Scotland Winter meeting Abstracts. International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery – Supplement -1 vol 11,2020. Guest editor

Courses offered to GPs

Recent GP talks given
-Management of rhinitis
-Balance
-Hearing loss
-Tinnitus
-COVID and smell disorder

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

FRCS ORL/HNS Royal College of Surgeons 2008
Diploma in Laryngology and Otology Royal College of Surgeons 2002
MRCS Royal College of Surgeons 1998
MB/ChB Medical degree Glasgow University 1995

GMC registration

Reference number 4188623

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Speciality Advisory Committee Joint Committee on Surgical Training 2021
Advisor of Studies Glasgow University Medical School 2021

Details of entry to specialist register

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) , 2009

Affiliations / memberships

-British Rhinological Society
-British Association of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-UK)
-Scottish Otolaryngology Society
-Faculty of Surgical Trainers
-British Association of Clinical Anatomists

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

BMI Ross Hall Hospital, G52 3NQ
Thursday
15:00 - 17:00
8081010337

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, G12 0PJ
Tuesday
09:00 - 11:00
0141 530 3610

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

Alasdair Robertson
Royal Alexandral Hospital
Paisley
0141 314 6784

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

E2501
Fibre optic examination of the pharynx +/- biopsy/removal of foreign body - (>50)

Ross Hall Clinic Braehead (5-50) Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (5-50)
E1780
Diagnostic endoscopy of sinus and bilateral (as sole procedure) - (5-50)

Ross Hall Clinic Braehead (1-5) Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (5-50)
E0360
Septoplasty of nose (including attention to turbinates) - (5-50)

Ross Hall Hospital (1-5) Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (1-5)
E1432
FESS: excision uncinate process and anterior ethmoid bulla, antrostomy/antral puncture, simple polypectomy and attention to turbinates (bilateral) - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (1-5) Ross Hall Hospital (5-50)
D0702
Aural toilet (including microsuction and/or suction of exteriorised mastoid cavity) including bilateral - (5-50)

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (1-5) Ross Hall Clinic Braehead (1-5)
F3440
Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral) - (5-50)

Ross Hall Hospital (1-5) Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (1-5)
E0380
Nasal septum cauterisation (and bilateral) - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (1-5) Ross Hall Clinic Braehead (1-5)
E0230
Septorhinoplasty including graft/implant following trauma or excision of tumour (including attention to turbinates) - (1-5)

Ross Hall Hospital (1-5)
F3240
Operations on uvula - (1-5)

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital (1-5)
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