Mr Mahmoud Salam
Ear Nose Throat Surgery · Ipswich
👤 2 years of experience
About
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
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 578 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,396 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,268 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 555 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
DOI: 10.7325/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34854218 · cited by 186
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Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat Surgery across GB
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
1 tagPatient reviews
42 verified reviews- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.