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Mr Ajay Nigam

Verified Ear Nose Throat Surgery Manchester

Mr Ajay Nigam

4 years of experience 5.0 (27 verified reviews)

2,093+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
3
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ajay Nigam at a glance

Mr Ajay Nigam is an Ear Nose Throat Surgery practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 49+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Ajay Nigam is a highly respected Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon with extensive experience in managing complex ear, nose and throat conditions. He was appointed as a Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 1996 and also holds an Honorary Consultant Surgeon post at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
He undertook his specialist ENT training in Birmingham, Newcastle and Cambridge, developing broad expertise across the full spectrum of ENT and head and neck surgery. Mr Nigam was awarded the prestigious TWJ Fellowship, which enabled him to undertake advanced specialist training at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, one of the world’s leading academic centres. He is currently the Chairman of the Head & Neck Cancer Network Site Specific Group for Lancashire and South Cumbria. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to head and neck cancer care, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Swallows Charity and has also featured in the BBC television series Blackpool Medics.
Mr Nigam’s clinical interests include head and neck cancer surgery, laryngology, thyroid surgery, rhinology and sleep-related breathing disorders. He has developed particular expertise in balloon sinuplasty, functional endoscopic sinus surgery and minimally invasive treatments for snoring. His practice also encompasses paediatric ENT, sinus disease and sinusitis, ear infections, throat conditions and selected cosmetic procedures such as rhinoplasty.
Alongside his NHS work, Mr Nigam sees patients privately at The Lancashire Clinic, Garstang Clinic and Spire Fylde Coast Hospital.
He has a strong academic and research background, with particular interests in head and neck oncology and the antibacterial properties of BIPP. He completed the FRCSEd in General Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1985, followed by the FRCSEng in ENT at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1992, and the FRCSEd in ENT in the same year.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Ajay Nigam

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Manchester (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-43452 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-DE47DE36 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 727
Annual physical exam 99395 233
Vaccination administration 90471 2,281
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,558

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ajay Nigam
HEADSHOT
Ajay Nigam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ajay Nigam with the team
WITH TEAM
Ajay Nigam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Ajay Nigam

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat Surgery outcomes
    Ajay Nigam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1828/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34700519 · cited by 191
  2. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ajay Nigam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6039/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36430370 · cited by 157

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ear Nose Throat Surgery European Annual Congress (Ear Nose Throat Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ear Nose Throat Surgery National Society Meeting · Manchester · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat Surgery — Manchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.ajay.nigam@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

27 verified reviews
4.98
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27 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Ear Nose Throat Surgery

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