Mr Richard Sim : Ear, nose and throat surgery

Bupa Platinum consultant
Fee assured
Awaiting verification
Open Referral network

Overview

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

Richard Sim is an ENT specialist working in Bath & the south-west. His general training was undertaken in the southwest region & during this time he worked in most of the major regional hospitals including Bristol Children's Hospital. He was subsequently awarded the TWJ Fellowship in Otology & Neurotology with Professor Paul Fagan in Sydney undertaking further training in complex ear surgery.
Mr Sim's NHS practice covers all aspects of ENT surgery including a "one-stop" neck lump clinic & dedicated paediatric clinic. His research undertaken at the Institute for Molecular Medicine at Oxford University has been recognised for the award of MD.

Areas of interest

Thyroid disorders / surgery; Paediatric ENT; Parotid gland surgery; Tonsil / adenoid disorders; Sinus procedures incl. endoscopic sinus surgery; Throat disorders;Orofacial lesions; Voice disorders; Laryngology; Pinnaplasty / otoplasty; Ear infections; Dysphagia; Balance disorders; Otitis media ('glue ear'); Hearing loss; Neck lumps - benign; Middle ear disease / surgery; Snoring; Inner ear disorders; Otology (ears); Rhinology (nasal disorders); Salivary gland disease

Medical secretaries

Karen Webster
BMI Bath Clinic Claverton Down Road Combe Down BATH BA2 7BR
01225 838862
karen.webster2@bmihealthcare.co.uk

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr David Quick Not Fee Assured
Dr William Headdon Fee Assured

Dr Andrew Paul Georgiou Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant in ENT, Clinical Lead for Oncology, Divisional Director
Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester.

Research interests

I have recently been involved in national trials investigating the treatment of Tinnitus and Menieres Disease.

Awards received

Clinical Excellence Award - 2009, 2017, 2018

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

I have published widely and presented my research at national and international meetings. A selection of publications is shown below:

Carriage of Neisseria meningitidis in human tonsillar tissue
The Lancet; November 11, 2000; 356; 9242; 1653

The long-term outcome of children who underwent surgery for suspected perilymph fistula
J Laryngol Otol 2009 Mar; 123(3), 298-302.

Initial outcomes from universal newborn hearing screening in Avon
J Laryngol Otol 2009 Jul; 123(9), 982-989.

Courses offered to GPs

I am happy to talk to GPs on any aspect of ENT.
Recent talks given include Fast Track Referrals, Thyroid lumps, Acute Otitis Media, Paediatric ENT, Allergic Rhinitis and Balance Disorders.

My outcomes

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

MD University of Birmingham 2002
MB ChB University of Birmingham 1994
FRCS - Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery Royal College of Surgeons of England 2005

Additional training

TWJ Fellow St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney 2007

GMC registration

Reference number 4102982

Details of entry to specialist register

Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery , 2006

Affiliations / memberships

British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
General Medical Council
Medical Defence Union

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

BMI Bath Clinic
Monday
17:30 - 20:00
01225 838862

BMI Bath Clinic
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00
01225 838862

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital
Tuesday
17:30 - 20:00
01305 263252

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

Via switchboard at relevant hospital

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Mr Richard Sim

Ear, nose and throat surgery 04102982

Offers

About me

Areas of interest

Medical secretaries

Anaesthetists worked with

Current NHS consultant posts held

Research interests

Awards received

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Courses offered to GPs

Outcomes (checked and approved by medical professional body)

Outcomes (self-reported)

Qualifications

Additional training

GMC registration

Details of entry to specialist register

Affiliations / memberships

Practice hours

Practice

Day

Hours

Appt Bookings

Post treatment communication

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

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