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Mr Rajeev Advani

GMC/GDC Number

7043172

Registered

17 July 2009

Department
Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery MBBS (London), Member of the Royal College of Surgeons MRCS-ENT (England), Diploma of Head & Neck Surgery DOHNS (England), Master of Chirurgiae in Otolaryngology MCh – ORL (England), Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery FRCS-ORLHNS (England), Post-CCT Fellowship Trained in Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinology, and Anterior Skull Base Surgery (London)

Specialty Areas
Specialist Interests
  • Facial plastic surgery
  • Cosmetic and functional nasal surgery (rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty)
  • Sinus conditions (nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis and sinus infections)
  • Nasal injury and reconstruction after trauma
  • Nasal airway blockage and septal deviation
  • Rhinitis and nasal allergy
  • Disorders of the sense of smell (anosmia, hyposmia)
  • Nasal and sinus tumours
  • Endoscopic tear duct surgery (DCR) and orbital decompression
  • Facial pain
  • Management of snoring and sleep apnoea
  • Septal perforation repair
  • Endoscopic anterior skull base surgery
Professional Memberships
Other Professional Roles/Awards/Esteem Markers

Mr Advani is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and a member of multiple national and international societies including the British Society of Facial Plastics Surgeons (BSFPS), British Rhinological Society (BRS), European Rhinologic Society (ERS), and European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons (EAFPS).

He is a member of the editorial board of several medical journals and has published scientific articles in leading international medical journals. Mr Advani keeps up-to-date with the latest treatments available. He has an extensive scientific research portfolio being the Principal Investigator of an NIHR Study and Sub-investigator in more than ten other NIHR studies within the specialty of Ears, Nose, and Throat Surgery.

He has a keen interest in teaching and training of junior surgeons. As a result, he is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill University and Faculty at several National training courses (including The London Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Course).

Mr Advani is held in very high esteem by colleagues and has been awarded: The Lister Legacy Prize (Royal College of Surgeons), Nayyar Naqvi Medal (NHS), The Anne Savage Award (NHS), and North West Deanery School of Surgery Gold & Silver Awards.

Biography

Mr Rajeev Advani is a Consultant ENT Surgeon with sub-specialist expertise in facial plastic surgery (including rhinoplasty), rhinology (nasal and sinus surgery), and anterior skull base surgery (trans-nasal brain surgery).

Mr Advani completed undergraduate medical training at King’s College London School of Medicine (University of London), London, UK. His specialist training in ENT surgery was undertaken at renowned teaching hospitals including Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, Manchester University Hospitals, and Salford Royal Hospital. Following completion of specialist training, he undertook a prestigious Fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery, Rhinology, and Anterior Skull Base Surgery at St. George’s University Hospital, London, UK. Mr Advani has undertaken several international Observerships and regularly visits internationally-renowned facial plastic surgeons on London’s Harley Street.

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Chorley and South Ribble Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

01257 261222

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane

Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

01772 716565

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