Mr Zaid Awad: Ear, nose and throat surgery

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Overview

Specialises in

Adult

Head & neck oncology

Paediatric

About me

Mr Zaid Awad an ENT Surgeon trained in London and works as a full time consultant in the NHS and has a busy private practice. He is highly experienced in managing all Ear Nose and Throat conditions affecting adults and children. He has an excellent track record and patient feedback.

He spent a year as a head and neck surgery fellow in Adelaide, Australia, to gain advanced skills in head and neck cancer surgery and robotics. He visited many renowned international units to further enhance his knowledge and skills in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.

He is an expert in managing all adult and children ear, nose and throat (ENT) related conditions and has a special interest in treating head and neck cancer and its impact on quality of life.

Mr Awad was elected president of the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training in the UK from 2013 to 2015, as well as being the Specialty Training Committee trainee representative in North Thames from 2012 to 2014.

He served as a member of the Specialty Advisory Committee in Otolaryngology, ENT-UK Council, National Selection Committee for higher surgical training, the Intercollegiate Examination Board and the Joint Committee of Surgical Training simulation work group.

Areas of interest

Head and neck surgery; head and neck cancer; robotics; laser surgery; voice disorders; swallowing disorders; neck lumps; ear nose and throat infections; thyroid disorders; hearing loss; ear infection; epistaxis; sinusitis; nasal obstruction; snoring; obstructive sleep apnoea; Thyroid; ear infection; sinusitis

Medical secretaries

Rosie Ansah
Clinic-All Services LTD Kemp House 152-160 City Road London EC1V 2NX
020 3151 0100
07483 874592
020 8561 0265

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Vidhya Nagaratnam Fee Assured
Dr James Poncia Not Fee Assured
Dr Mark Harris Not Fee Assured

Dr Ian Bailes Fee Assured
Dr Stewart Berry Not Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon.
Imperial College Healthcare
Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY
West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth TW7 6AF

Research interests

Mr Awad completed a PhD at Imperial College London which focused on skill acquisition and assessment in otolaryngology training. He was awarded the prestigious research fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England for his PhD studies in simulation and assessment in ENT training. Research interests include quality of life, health service, patient safety, advances in operative technology, robotics, scar cosmesis, surgical training and education. Academic contributions include over 38 articles in peer-reviewed journals, contribution to three books and over 120 national and international presentations. He has been awarded 22 prizes for his work including research funding grants. He is a reviewer for leading journals including Clinical Otolaryngology and Laryngoscope. He is the lead ENT surgeon for clinical trials recruitment at Imperial Healthcare.

Personal interests

I have an interest in mathematics, statistics and surgical training.
I also an interest in functional as well as cosmetic outcomes of surgical procedures including post operative scars.
I am a licenced diver and regular swimmer. I like cycling, reading and travelling.

Awards received

FUNDING GRANTS AND AWARDS
Most recent only

Nan Blofeld Travelling Fellowship. University College London Hospitals Charity. 24 Feb 2015

HCA International Traveling Fellowship Grant. HCA International Foundation. 29 Oct 2014

Best multidisciplinary research proposal award. Research Skills Development, Imperial College, London. 17 Jan 2014

Inspiring young scientists award. Research Skills Development, Imperial College, London. 17 Jan 2014

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Most recent only:
1. Non-clinical demands are pushing experienced UK surgeons out of the NHS.
Walker A, Awad Z, Tolley NS, Bradley P, Narula AA. International Journal of Healthcare Management. Accepted Oct 15. DOI 10.1080/20479700.2015.1125081

2. Ventilation tube insertion simulation: A literature review and validity assessment of five training models.
Mahalingam S, Awad Z, Tolley NS, Khemani S. Clin Otolaryngol. Sep 2015. DOI: 10.1111/coa.12543

3. Construct Validity of cadaveric temporal bones for training and assessment in mastoidectomy
Awad Z, Tornanri C, Ahmed S, Tolley NS. Laryngoscope. 2015 Oct;125(10):2376-81

4. Utilisation, reliability and validity of Clinical Evaluation Exercise in otolaryngology training.
Awad Z, Hayden L, Muthuswamy K, Tolley NS. Clin Otolaryngol. 2015 Oct, 40, 456–461

5. Simulation in laryngology training; what should we invest in? Our experience with 64 porcine larynges and a literature review.
Awad Z, Patel B, Hayden L, Sandhu G, Tolley NS. Clin Otolaryngol. 2015 Jun; 40: 269–273

6. Utilisation and outcomes of Case-based discussion in otolaryngology training
Awad Z, Hayden L, Muthuswamy K, Ziprin P, Darzi A, Tolley NS. Clin Otolaryngol. 2015;40:86-92

7. Reliability and Validity of Procedure Based Assessments in Otolaryngology Training
Awad Z, Hayden L, Robson, A. K., Muthuswamy K, Tolley NS. Laryngoscope. 2015 Jun;125(6):1328-35.

8. Construct Validity of the Ovine Model in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Training
Awad Z, Sethukumar P, Taghi A, Tolley NS. Laryngoscope. 2015 Mar;125(3):539-43

9. Clinical applicability of the Thy3a cytological category in thyroid nodules aspirates. Our experience in one hundred and fifty seven patients with Thy3 cytology.
Wong G, Awad Z, Phui Yee Wong, Wood S, Farrell R. Clin Otolaryngol, 2014 Dec;39(6):393-6

10. Patient Expectations In Day Surgery Unit
Virk JS, Awad Z, Singh A, Khalil S. Clin Otolaryngol, 2014 Dec;39(6):379-84

11. Feasibility of a synthetic temporal bone for training in mastoidectomy; face, content and concurrent validity
Awad Z, Ahmad S, Taghi A, Ghufoor K, Wareing MJ, Patel N, Tolley NS. Otology and Neurotology. 2014 Dec;35(10):1813–1818

12. Face and content validity of sheep heads in endoscopic rhinology training
Awad Z, Touska P, Arora A, Tolley NS, Darzi A. Int forum allerg rhinol, 2014 Oct;4(10):851-8

13. Challenges to today’s otolaryngology trainee. The real shape of training
Awad Z, The Otorhinolaryngologist. 2014; 7(3):183-184

Courses offered to GPs

I meet with CCGs regularly. I provide teaching to GPs locally and centrally.
I supervise GP trainees in my clinics regularly

About my work

My outcomes

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

PhD Imperial College London 2015
Certificate of Completion of Higher Surgical Training Joint Committee on Higher Surgical Training 2016
FRCS ORL-HNS Intercollegiate Examination board 2012
MFSTEd Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2014
DOHNS Royal College of Surgeons of England 2005
CCBST Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Training 2006
MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England 2005

Additional training

Head and Neck Fellowship Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia 2016

GMC registration

Reference number 5207490

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

President Association of Otolaryngologists in Training (AOT) 2012
Council member ENT UK (British Associations of Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons) 2013
Committee Member Specialty Advisory Committee (Otolaryngology - Joint Committee on Higher Surgical Training) 2013
Committee Member Specialist Training Committee (North London Local Education and Training Board) - London School of Surgery 2016

Details of entry to specialist register

Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 2016

Affiliations / memberships

ENT UK
Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Otolaryngology Research Society
The Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group
The Royal Society of Medicine
Association of Otolaryngologists in Training
British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists
European Head and Neck Society
British Rhinological Society
British Laryngology Association
Faculty of Surgical Trainers RCSEd
ENT and Audiology News Editorial Board

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

151 Fulham Palace Road, Charing Cross Hospital,...
Wednesday
08:00 - 12:00
020 3151 0100

151 Fulham Palace Road, Charing Cross Hospital,...
Friday
16:00 - 19:00
020 3151 0100

BMI Syon Clinic
Monday
08:00 - 12:00
020 3151 0100

BMI Syon Clinic
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
020 3151 0100

Lindo Wing, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street,...
Monday
16:00 - 17:00
020 3151 0100

Lindo Wing, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street,...
Monday
08:00 - 09:00
020 3151 0100

London Medical, Marylebone High Street, London...
Monday
17:30 - 20:00
020 3151 0100

London Medical, Marylebone High Street, London...
Tuesday
17:30 - 20:00
020 3151 0100

The Princess Grace Hospital
Wednesday
17:00 - 20:00
020 3151 0100

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 Zaid Awad
02031510100
info@london-ent.com

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Areas of interest

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Research interests

Personal interests

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(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Courses offered to GPs

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Additional training

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Details of entry to specialist register

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Post treatment communication

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