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- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Mr David Whitehead is a Consultant ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon specialising in rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, and nasal reconstruction. He leads a dedicated rhinology and facial plastic surgery practice at nose.london, treating the full spectrum of nasal and sinus conditions including nasal polyps, sinusitis, blocked nose, and nasal allergy.
His surgical practice encompasses both cosmetic and functional nasal surgery, with particular expertise in complex septoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and endoscopic sinus surgery. He is committed to delivering personalised, evidence-based care with natural-looking results.
Specialises In: Rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty, and advanced nasal reconstruction � functional and cosmetic.
Areas of interest
Rhinoplasty / nose surgery, Septorhinoplasty, Rhinology (nasal disorders), Septoplasty, Sinus procedures incl. endoscopic sinus surgery, Nasal reconstruction, Facial plastic surgery, Nasal polyps, Sinusitis, Cosmetic nasal surgery, Nasal allergy, Blocked nose.
Medical secretaries
About me
External resources
- David Whitehead Facial Plastic Surgery : https://www.davidwhitehead.com/
Current NHS consultant posts held
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Research interests
Deep Plane Facelift
Rhinoplasty
Clarifix Cryotherapy
Patient reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
Ultrasonic Piezo Rhinoplasty
Complex Nasal Reconstruction
Awake Sinus Surgery
Intraoperative Neuronavigation
Personal interests
Retired England Rower, Trail Running, Ultra marathons, Family, Watercolour painting, Surgical Technology
(Additional) Languages spoken
Publications
ORCID iD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4887-2719
A case series of patients, including a consultant rhinologist, who all experienced a loss of smell associated with confirmed or suspected COVID-19
Rhinology Online
2020-05-28 | journal-article
DOI: 10.4193/rhinol/20.027Part of ISSN: 2589-5613
Mastering Advanced Rhinoplasty W Gubisch Springer, 2018 ISBN 978 3 31967 536 7 pp 938 Price £225.00
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
2018-12 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1017/s0022215118001780Part of ISSN: 0022-2151Part of ISSN: 1748-5460
Rhinology and Allergy: Clinical Reference Guide B A Senior, Y Chan Plural Publishing, 2018 ISBN 978 1 59756 965 1 pp 562 Price £106.00
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
2018-08 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1017/s0022215118001196Part of ISSN: 0022-2151Part of ISSN: 1748-5460
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Is Not Being Identified In Type 2 Diabetics
Unpublished
2017 | journal-article
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13466.80323
Jugular foramen schwannoma presenting with glossopharyngeal neuralgia syncope syndrome
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
2010-12 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1017/s0022215110001556Part of ISSN: 0022-2151Part of ISSN: 1748-5460
Nonvestibular Schwannoma Cerebellopontine Angle Lesions: Lessons Learned over 20 Years
Skull Base
2009-04 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1055/s-2009-1222285Part of ISSN: 1531-5010Part of ISSN: 1532-0065
Not just music but medicine. Podcasting surgical procedures in otolaryngology
Clinical Otolaryngology
2007-02 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.2007.01351.xPart of ISSN: 0307-7772Part of ISSN: 1365-2273
Pinnaplasty: the correction of the prominent, protruding or lop ear
British Journal of Hospital Medicine
2006-11 | journal-article
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2006.67.11.22224Part of ISSN: 1750-8460Part of ISSN: 1759-7390
Nasal catheter insertion for suction diathermy adenoidectomy: tip profile
Clinical Otolaryngology
2006-10 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-4486.2006.01296.xPart of ISSN: 0307-7772Part of ISSN: 1365-2273
Treatment of bitumen burns: effective dissolution of hardened hydrocarbon residue on periorbital and eyelid burns using butter
Eye
2006-04 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1038/sj.eye.6701919Part of ISSN: 0950-222XPart of ISSN: 1476-5454
School exam results matter in medical job applications
BMJ
2004-03-06 | journal-article
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.328.7439.585-aPart of ISSN: 0959-8138Part of ISSN: 1468-5833
Courses offered to GPs
Yes please contact my secretary on 0207 183 0220 for group seminar on rhinology related topics.
About my work
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My outcomes
Outcomes (checked and approved by medical professional body)
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Outcomes (self-reported)
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My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- MBBS
Guy's & St.Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust 1996
- DO-HNS
Royal College of Surgeons of England 2004
- MSc Surgical technology
Imperial College, London 2009
- FRCS(ORL-HNS)
Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Otolaryngology 2012
Additional training
- Advanced Rhinology & Facial Plastics Fellow
Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust 2014
- Deep Plane Facelift Fellowship
FACEISTANBUL 2022
GMC registration
Reference number 4372358
Details of entry to specialist register
Affiliations / memberships
European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
The Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery
The British Rhinological Society
European Rhinological Society
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Royal Society of Medicine
British Association of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
British Medical Association
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 9 Harley Street, London W1G 9QY
- Tuesday
- 08:00
- 18:00
- 020 7183 0220
- 9 Harley Street, London W1G 9QY
- Wednesday
- 08:00
- 18:00
- 020 7183 0220
- 9 Harley Street, London W1G 9QY
- Thursday
- 08:00
- 18:00
- 020 7183 0220
- 9 Harley Street, London W1G 9QY
- Friday
- 08:00
- 18:00
- 020 7183 0220
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
0207183020
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