Mr Raj Lakhani

• Specialty: Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeon (adult and paediatric), with a specialist interest in rhinology and facial plastic surgery

• Conditions seen: sinus disorders, acute sinusitis, chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, blocked nose, deviated septum, facial pain, loss of smell (anosmia), septal perforation, rhinitis and allergy affecting the nose, nose and sinus tumours, nose bleeds, hearing loss, deafness in one ear, dizziness and vertigo, ear discharge, tinnitus, eustachian tube dysfunction, glue ear, snoring and sleep apnoea, recurrent tonsillitis, children's ENT including tonsil and adenoid problems

• Tests, treatments and procedures: nasoendoscopy, cone beam CT (CBCT) scan, hearing and balance testing, septoplasty, turbinate reduction surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis, functional septorhinoplasty, cosmetic rhinoplasty, septal perforation repair and button placement, ear re-shaping (pinnaplasty), grommet and ventilation tube surgery, adenoidectomy

• Often consulted by patients with: a persistently blocked nose, recurrent or long-standing sinus infection, facial pain, loss of smell, or an interest in functional or cosmetic nasal surgery

• Patient ages seen: all ages

• Also: Honorary senior lecturer at St George's, University of London; appointed to St George's University Hospital and Epsom Hospital; has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and given more than 50 scientific presentations worldwide

• Language: English

Mr Raj Lakhani is a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon at Welbeck’s ENT centre in London, with specialist expertise in rhinology and facial plastic surgery. He diagnoses and treats complex nasal and sinus conditions, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, acute sinusitis, nasal obstruction, deviated septum, facial pain, loss of smell (anosmia), allergic rhinitis, nosebleeds, septal perforations and nasal and sinus tumours. His wider ENT practice covers hearing loss, including deafness in one ear, tinnitus, dizziness and vertigo, ear discharge, ear pressure and pain, eustachian tube dysfunction, glue ear, snoring and sleep apnoea, recurrent tonsillitis and children's ENT conditions, including tonsil and adenoid problems.

Mr Lakhani offers a comprehensive range of investigations, including nasoendoscopy, cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging and hearing and balance tests, to establish a diagnosis and guide treatment.

Mr Lakhani has extensive expertise in functional and cosmetic nasal surgery, performing procedures including septoplasty, turbinate reduction, endoscopic sinus surgery, functional septorhinoplasty and cosmetic rhinoplasty. He also offers septal perforation repair and button placement, alongside a range of other ENT procedures, including pinnaplasty (ear reshaping), grommet and ventilation tube surgery and adenoidectomy.

Alongside his Welbeck practice, Mr Lakhani holds consultant appointments at St George's University Hospital and Epsom Hospital and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at St George's, University of London. He completed higher surgical training in South London, gaining broad experience in adult and paediatric ENT, including specialist placements at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the Evelina Children's Hospital. His advanced rhinology training included specialist centres at Guy's and St Thomas' and St George's Hospitals, complemented by international observerships at Hirslanden Klinik in Zurich and Clinica del Viso in Milan.

Mr Lakhani has a strong commitment to research, evidence-based care and surgical education. He completed a Master's in Evidence-Based Healthcare at University College London and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and delivered over 50 scientific presentations internationally. He teaches on several surgical training courses, is a trained supervisor of surgical trainees and currently serves as lead for registrars at St George's Hospital.

Patient testimonials:

"After a childhood injury I needed a septorhinoplasty to fix a broken nose and help with my breathing. I saw a few surgeons over the years for a consultation and Raj Lakhani was by far the best in terms of his approach, his manner and his understanding of what I wanted to achieve. I had no doubts at all about proceeding with Mr Lakhani as my surgeon. His bedside manner was wonderful as was his anaesthetist who kept me calm before the surgery. Almost 2 months on from the surgery and I am so happy with the results both functionally and aesthetically. I would absolutely recommend Mr Lakhani to anyone thinking of undergoing this procedure."

"Mr Lakhani has been extremely professional and knowledgeable in preparing me for my Rhinoplasty. He is always readily available to help out with any issues or queries that I may have. It has now been 5 weeks since my operation and I am extremely pleased and satisfied with the outcome so far. My friends and family are also very impressed! The surgery and post-surgery went very smoothly as well. The nose looks extremely natural and in direct harmony with my face which was something that I wanted."

"I would highly highly recommend Mr Lakhani to anyone. Thank you for your help and continued support."

"I have had two procedures with Mr Lakhani - a keloid scar removal from my ear and a rhinoplasty. He is absolutely brilliant - lovely and also very talented!"

"I had several consultations with other surgeons for my keloid removal before I found Mr Lakhani. Most said it wasn’t possible to remove but it has been removed perfectly now with very little impact to my ear. It’s still looking great years later."

"My rhinoplasty I’m also extremely happy with - it was a very easy process and recovery. It also looks very natural which was exactly what I was after. The aftercare has been great and I know I can always reach out if I need to."

"I would happily recommend Mr Lakhani to anyone!"