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Mr Gavin Watters

Ear Nose Throat Surgery Essex

Mr Gavin Watters

8 years of experience

8,063+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Gavin Watters at a glance

Mr Gavin Watters is an Ear Nose Throat Surgery practitioner based in Essex, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Essex, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Gavin Watters was appointed as a consultant at Southend Hospital in 1999 with an honorary contract at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. He was lead clinician for the Essex ENT network (2008-2011) and was Head and Neck lead clinician for the South Essex cancer network (2000-2008). Since 2012 he has been on the council of ENT UK and is the Royal College of Surgeons regional specialty advisor. He has published papers on a wide range of ENT subjects and also been invited to give lectures both nationally and internationally.
Gavin Watters has had a broad training in all aspects of adult and paediatric ENT practice, including microsurgical and endoscopic surgical techniques for ear and nasal/sinus conditions. He also has a particular interest in education and training of future ENT surgeons, and has been a member of the Surgical Advisory Committee (SAC) for ENT since 2016. He is the ENT representative on the head and neck cancer training interface group.
Gavin Watters is married with two daughters. He enjoys watching sport and live music and plays the guitar. He is a member of Rochford Hundred Rugby club and a life long supporter of Aberdeen football club. He has completed over 100 park runs.


Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsProcedures undertaken
Tonsillectomy (adult and children), Adenoidectomy, Insertion of grommets,
Wax removal, Hearing tests, Repair of ear drum (tympanoplasty) , Mastoid surgery, Epley manouvre
Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), Removal of nasal polyps, Septoplasty, Reduction of turbinates,
Nasal cautery (stopping nose bleeds), Allergy testing for rhinitis,
Palatoplasty (treatment for snoring), Excision of skin lesions in head and neck, Excision sebaceous cyst, Excision lipoma
Excision thyroglossal cyst, Excision branchial cyst, Excision biopsy lymph node in neck, Excision submandibular salivary gland.
Flexible Laryngoscopy (endoscopic examination of larynx and throat in clinic), Microlaryngoscopy (treatment of vocal cord lesions), Pharyngoscopy (examination of throat and upper oesophagus)
Special interests include
Hearing loss in adults and children (including glue ear), Dizziness/vertigo, Tinnitus, Ear infections, Facial palsy
Sinusitis, Blocked nose, Nasal polyps, Nose bleeds
Tonsil infections (adults and children), Snoring,
Voice problems, Throat and Swallowing problems
Skin lesions in the head and neck

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

— Mr Gavin Watters

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Essex (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Essex (GB)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-684987 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-7C38D843 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,920
Annual physical exam 99395 1,502
Vaccination administration 90471 318
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 81

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gavin Watters
HEADSHOT
Gavin Watters in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gavin Watters with the team
WITH TEAM
Gavin Watters at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Gavin Watters

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gavin Watters, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9188/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36921051 · cited by 168
  2. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat Surgery outcomes
    Gavin Watters, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9301/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31261700 · cited by 98
  3. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gavin Watters, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8418/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39182361 · cited by 148
  4. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat Surgery outcomes
    Gavin Watters, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9285/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31386211 · cited by 22

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 · Essex · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat Surgery — Essex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

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.gavin.watters@euroclinics.example

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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