Mr Zaid Awad: Ear, nose and throat surgery

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Mr Zaid Awad

Ear, nose and throat surgery

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Specialises in

Head & neck oncology

About me

Mr Zaid Awad a consultant specialist in otolaryngology based London and works as an NHS and private ear, nose and throat surgeon. 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

Medical secretaries

Secretary to Mr Zaid Awad
8 Hardinge Close Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3BZ
020 3151 0100
07483 874592
020 8561 0265

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Andrzej Con Not Fee Assured
Dr James Poncia Not Fee Assured
Dr Vidhya Nagaratnam Fee Assured

Dr John Gregory Myatt Fee Assured
Dr Helgi Johannsson Fee Assured
Dr Mala Sivaloganathan Not Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeron.
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 under the supervision of Professor Neil Tolley and Lord Ara Darzi. He held a research fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England for his PhD studies in simulation and assessment in ENT training. He competed and presented many research studies. Interests include quality of life, health service, patient safety, advances in operative technology, robotics, surgical training and education. Academic contributions include over 35 articles in peer-reviewed journals, contribution to three books and over 100 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.

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 like swimming, 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

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,...
Tuesday
10:00 - 12:00
020 3151 0100

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 - 20:00
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 - 12:00
020 3151 0100

Lindo Wing, St Mary's Hospital, Praed...
Wednesday
16:00 - 17:00
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

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

London Medical, Marylebone High Street, London...
Friday
10:00 - 14:00
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
awad.pa@privatecare.health

Consultant's practices

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Procedures completed

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

Charing Cross Hospital (>50) St Mary's Hospital - Lindo Wing (5-50) BMI Syon Clinic (5-50)
D0702
Aural toilet (including microsuction and/or suction of exteriorised mastoid cavity) including bilateral - (5-50)

BMI Syon Clinic (5-50) Charing Cross Hospital (1-5) St Mary's Hospital - Lindo Wing (1-5)
E5180
Diagnostic bronchoscopy +/- biopsy - (5-50)

Charing Cross Hospital (5-50)
E2500
Diagnostic nasolaryngopharyngoscopy +/- biopsy as sole procedure - (5-50)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5) St Mary's Hospital - Lindo Wing (1-5)
E3520
Microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy +/- endoscopic excision of lesion of larynx - (5-50)

Charing Cross Hospital (5-50)
B0830
Total thyroid lobectomy & isthmectomy - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
G1900
Rigid oesophagoscopy (including biopsy, laser or diathermy destruction of lesions) - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
D1910
Middle ear polypectomy - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
W2620
Manipulation under anaesthesia of fractured nose (as sole procedure) - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
S2502
Local flap - 9cm2 or more (excluding graft/flap to secondary defect) - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
E0360
Septoplasty of nose (including attention to turbinates) - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
E1260
Image guided endoscopic frontal, sphenoid and/or ethmoid sinus surgery (FESS) and bilateral - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
B1012
Excision of thyroglossal cyst/tract - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
F4410
Total excision of parotid gland and preservation of facial nerve - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
E0380
Nasal septum cauterisation (and bilateral) - (1-5)
V1082
Partial maxillectomy for malignancy - (1-5)

St Mary's Hospital - Lindo Wing (1-5)
S5710
Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - up to 25cm2 in area - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
E1432
FESS: excision uncinate process and anterior ethmoid bulla, antrostomy/antral puncture, simple polypectomy and attention to turbinates (bilateral) - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
T8722
Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
F3440
Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral) - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
E1360
Endoscopic balloon dilation frontal sinuplasty and bilateral - (1-5)

Charing Cross Hospital (1-5)
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Mr Zaid Awad

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About me

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Personal interests

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(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

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

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