Mr Shahme A Farook : Oral and maxillofacial surgery

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Overview

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Mr Shahme Farook completed his Medical Degree at the University of Aberdeen in 2001 and his Dental Degree at King's College London in 2010. He subsequently undertook higher specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery across several leading centres, including University College London Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Northwick Park Hospital, and the Royal London Hospital.
He was awarded Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2018, following which he completed advanced sub-specialty training in Head & Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery. In 2019, he was appointed as a Consultant in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Head & Neck Reconstruction at Northwick Park Hospital, London.
Mr Farook's clinical interests include the management of head and neck tumours, dentoalveolar surgery, dental implantology, maxillofacial trauma, and salivary gland pathology. He has a strong academic interest in research and medical education, having presented at both national and international conferences. His work has been published in peer-reviewed surgical journals, and he has contributed book chapters within the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has also served as international faculty on courses focused on facial trauma management and head and neck free flap reconstruction.
Outside of clinical practice, Mr Farook is a keen cricketer. He represented his school and university in national competitions and currently plays in the Hertfordshire Cricket League.

Areas of interest

Management of Head and Neck Cancer
Facial Reconstruction
Management of Facial Trauma
Dental Alveolar Treatment
Dental Implants
Management of Salivary Gland Pathologies
Management of Skin Malignancies in head and neck
Management of TMJ related symptoms

Medical secretaries

Ms Mary Servini-Hassan
07360 055453
shahme.farook@gmail.com

Anaesthetists worked with

Mr Shahme A Farook has worked with Dr Amardeep S Riyat at the following hospitals:
- HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic ()

Mr Shahme A Farook has worked with Dr Yumna Haroon-Mowahed at the following hospitals:
- HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital ()

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Mr Shahme Farook
Consultant Maxillofacial, Head & Neck and Reconstruction Surgeon
MBChB, BDS, BSc (Hons), MRCS, MFDS, FRCS (OMFS), MSc (Distinction) PG Cert Med Education (Merit)

Northwick Park Hospital
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Lead Clinician
Watford General Hospital
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Research interests

Microvascular Reconstruction
Head and Neck Cancer

Personal interests

Cricket
Football
Music

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

1. Farook S. Chapter 94; Controversies in Office-Based Surgery. Maxillofacial Surgery: 2 Edition
2. Awal D, Jaffar M, Charan G, Ball R, Kennedy G, Thomas S, Farook S, Mills C, Ayliffe P. Costochondral grafting for paediatric temporomandibular joint reconstruction: 10-year outcomes in 55 cases. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 2018, Nov 47(11): 1433-1438.
3. Farook S, Mistry A, Hussain M, Crimmins D. A Case Report of a Cervical Exostosis and Spinal Cord Compression in a Child with Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome II. Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology. 2016 Jan.
4. Farook SA, Patel C, Puri S, Maqbool A, Sadiq Z, Visavadia B. Use of surgical loupes among oral and maxillofacial surgery specialist trainees/registrars in United Kingdom. Microsurgery. 2015 Jan 29
5. Farook SA, Shah V, Lenouvel D, Sheikh O, Sadiq Z, Cascarini L. Guidelines for management of sodium hypochlorite extrusion injuries. Br Dent J. 2014 Dec;217(12):679-84.
6. Sidebottom AJ, Farook SA, Cascarini L. Current Management of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disease. J Arthritis 2014, 3:3

7. Farook SA, Davis AJ, Sadiq Z, Dua R, Newman L. A retrospective study of the influence of telemedicine in the management of paediatric facial lacerations. Pediatric Emergency Care (2013);29:912-5.
8. Farook SA, Rihal K, Abdullakutty A, Coombes D. Lost tribe? Awareness of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) among the general public. British Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, Jan 2013.
9. Sadiq Z, Farook SA, Ayliffe P. The role of free flap reconstruction in paediatric caustic burns. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jan 2013.
10. Farook SA, Stokes RJ, Davis AKJ, Sneddon K, Collyer J. The use of Dental Loupes among Dental Trainers and Trainees in the United Kingdom. J Investig Clin Dent. 2012 Oct 25.
11. Sadiq Z, Farook SA, Kalavrezos N, Loyd T. Salivary Compression Phenomena. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 50: 2012; 684-685.
12. Farook SA, Davis AK, Khawaja N, Sheikh AM. NICE guideline and current practice of antibiotic prophylaxis for high risk cardiac patients (HRCP) among dental trainers and trainees in the United Kingdom (UK). British Dental Journal 2012 Aug 24;213(4):E5.
13. Farook SA, Reaper J, Tyagi A. Testicular heterotopia of the lumbar spine. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2012 Jul 17.
14. Farook S.A, Harrison J.D. Recurrent Gallstone Ileus, Case Report and Literature Review. Journal of Abdominal Surgery (2010)

Courses offered to GPs

Actively involved in teaching OMFS/Plastic Surgery and GP Trainees
International Faculty Member for Free Flap Reconstruction Courses and Facial Trauma

My outcomes

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

FRCS (OMFS) The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2018
MSc Queen Mary's University London 2020
BSc (Hons) University of Aberdeen 2001
BDS King's College London 2010
MBChB University of Aberdeen 2001
MRCS The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2006
MFDS The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow 2012

Additional training

Fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Reconstruction Northwick Park Hospital 2018

GMC registration

Reference number 6025438

Details of entry to specialist register

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , 2018

Affiliations / memberships

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists
Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics Society

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

Clementine Churchill Hospital
Wednesday
18:30 - 20:30
07360 055453

Spire Bushey Hospital
Tuesday
18:00 - 20:00
07360 055453

The Devonshire Clinic
Wednesday
14:00 - 16:30
07360 055453

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

Mr Farook
07740082261

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

Procedures completed

F0910
Surgical removal of impacted/buried tooth/teeth - ()

HCA Healthcare UK The Harley Street Clinic ()
F4440
Excision of submandibular gland - ()

Spire Bushey Hospital ()
F2220
Partial glossectomy for malignancy - ()

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital ()
T8723
Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 5 (+/-6) - ()
T7603
Microvascular free tissue transfer (as sole procedure including closure of secondary defect) - ()
S3622
Full thickness graft, trunk and limbs - up to 9cm2 in area - ()
F4450
Excision of sublingual gland - ()
F4430
Partial excision of parotid gland and preservation of facial nerve - ()
F4210
Biopsy of lesion of mouth - ()
T8722
Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 - ()

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital ()
T7602
Microvascular free tissue transfer (when added to other codes) (including closure of secondary defect) - ()

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital ()
E4210
Tracheostomy - ()

HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital ()
V1082
Partial maxillectomy for malignancy - ()

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