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Mr Mahmoud Salam
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Mr Mahmoud Salam

Ear Nose Throat Surgery · Ipswich

👤 2 years of experience

4.98 · 42 verified reviews

9,830+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
4 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

CLINICAL AND SURGICAL EXPERIENCE

Mr. Salam is a highly experienced ENT surgeon with over 40 years of expertise in general Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery. He has special expertise in treatment of Rhinosinusitis , nasal polyps , blocked noses and Ear diseases. He is renowned for his specialised skills in nasal allergy management and Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. He has performed more than 2,000 procedures in this field. His outstanding surgical results, published in the Royal College of Surgeons' National Sino-Nasal Audit, rank him among the top ten surgeons in the UK. Mr. Salam is also the only surgeon in Ipswich and Suffolk performing the innovative "Balloon Sinoplasty technique" for treatment of carefully selected cases of Rhinosinusitis.

In addition to his endoscpic sinus surgery expertise, Mr Salam introduced "Balloon Tuboplasty Dilatation Technique" for treatment of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction for the first time in the UK nearly 12 years ago. He has helped so many patients with pesistent symptoms of ear blockage, reduced hearing, crackling , earache on flying and many other symptoms related to Eustachian tube malfuction. He performed hundreds of cases of "Balloon Tuboplasty Dilatation for Eustachian Tubes". He has published his results in international journals and presented it at international conferences.

Mr. Salam also has broad experience in Ear Surgery, having carried out several hundred procedures of Tympanoplasty and Mastoid surgery. He led the Voice Clinic at Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust for many years, working closely with speech and Language therapists to treat voice and swallowing disorders disorders.

AUDIT, TEACHING AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Passionate about clinical excellence, Mr. Salam served as the Audit Lead for ENT at Ipswich Hospital,  meticulously evaluating his surgical outcomes and using his findings to train and mentor junior doctors. He actively contributes to teaching on regional and national courses in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Beyond his clinical role, he spent eight years in senior management, overseeing seven surgical specialties at Ipswich Hospital. Mr Salam has spent 10 years as Examiner on the FRCS(ORL) board for the four Royal College of Surgeons. He is also an Examiner on the European Board of ORL-HNS.

DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS


December 1982  : General Surgery Distinction Award from the Medical School, Ain-Shams University, Cairo.

January 1995 :  Juniors Presentation First Prize presented at the Midland Institute of Otology, Birmingham.

January 1996 : Temporal Bone Dissection Prize presented at the Midland Institute of Otology, Birmingham.

January 1996 : Juniors Presentation First Prize presented at the Midland Institute of Otology, Birmingham.

May  1996 : Down’s Temporal Bone Dissection Prize presented at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

February 1997 : Intercollegiate Speciality Board Gold Medal presented at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.

May  1997 : Laryngology & Rhinology Section Research Prize presented at the Royal Society of Medicine, London.


CLINICAL AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

1993 : Research Fellowship, Department of Biological Sciences, Professor. A. Morris, University of Warwick, England.

1996 : Head and Neck Clinical Fellowship, The Free University, Professor. G. Snow, Amsterdam, Holland.

1996 : Rhinology/Facial Plastic Fellowship, Queen Elizabeth Hospital , Mr. D. Close, University of Adelaide, Australia.

1997 : TWJ Foundation Otology Fellowship , L`Institut D`Otologie, Professor. J. B. Causse, Beziers, France.

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

— Mr Mahmoud Salam

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Ipswich (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Ipswich (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-204055 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-3159C7E0 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 578
Annual physical exam 99395 1,396
Vaccination administration 90471 2,268
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 555

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mahmoud Salam
HEADSHOT
Mahmoud Salam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mahmoud Salam with the team
WITH TEAM
Mahmoud Salam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Mahmoud Salam

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    Mahmoud Salam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7325/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34854218 · cited by 186
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat Surgery across GB
    Mahmoud Salam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4923/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36886358 · cited by 24

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 · Ipswich · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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.mahmoud.salam.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

42 verified reviews
4.98
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4★ 1
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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.

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