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Mr Richard Adamson

Ear Nose Throat Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Richard Adamson

13 years of experience

5,215+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Richard Adamson at a glance

Mr Richard Adamson is an Ear Nose Throat Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Adamson went to Newcastle University Medical School and graduated in 1994. He then went on to complete his Basic Surgical Training in the North-East of England and his ENT specialist training in Edinburgh. As part of his training he spent time abroad in Dundee, Iowa (USA) and Christchurch (New Zealand). On returning he was then appointed as a Consultant Head and Neck surgeon in Fife for two years. His current appointment is as lead clinician for Head and Neck Cancer Services in the Department of Otolaryngology in Edinburgh.

His interests are thyroid disease, salivary gland disease, voice and swallowing problems. He is an expert in the assessment and management of neck lumps and runs the only private one-stop neck lump assessment clinic in Scotland.

Mr Adamson is currently the only ENT surgeon who is a member of the Thyroid Cancer team based at the Royal Infirmary and is also a member of the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons. He is currently the only surgeon in the South East of Scotland undertaking surgery for advanced metastatic thyroid cancers.

Mr Adamson has a strong research background in swallowing and voice problems including a Masters Degree in advanced swallowing and voice research awarded with merit from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He holds an honorary senior lecturership with the University of Edinburgh and is actively involved with training both medical students and postgraduate doctors. He sits on both the Core Surgical Training Committee for Scotland and the ENT Speciality Training Committee for the East of Scotland surgical trainees.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Neck Lumps

Thyroid diseas

Salivary gland disorders

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

— Mr Richard Adamson

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-702231 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-BAB867FF · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,215
Annual physical exam 99395 1,177
Vaccination administration 90471 2,393
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,494

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Richard Adamson
HEADSHOT
Richard Adamson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Richard Adamson with the team
WITH TEAM
Richard Adamson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Richard Adamson

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat Surgery outcomes
    Richard Adamson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6070/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35161054 · cited by 79
  2. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Adamson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7499/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32777901 · cited by 109

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 · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat Surgery 2026-03-15 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat surgery? 2026-01-07 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.richard.adamson@euroclinics.example

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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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