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Ms Emma Stapleton

Verified Ear Nose Throat Surgery Manchester

Ms Emma Stapleton

14 years of experience 5.0 (8 verified reviews)

4,391+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Emma Stapleton at a glance

Ms Emma Stapleton is an Ear Nose Throat Surgery practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Emma Stapleton is a Consultant ENT Surgeon based at Manchester Royal Infirmary, where she serves as the lead surgeon and clinical lead for the Manchester Cochlear Implant Programme. She is recognised as one of the UK’s leading sub-specialist ear surgeons, with a high-volume practice focused on complex ear conditions.
Her surgical expertise covers a wide spectrum of ear disorders, including hearing loss, tinnitus, and advanced hearing implant procedures such as cochlear implants, middle ear implants, and bone conduction devices. She is also highly experienced in procedures including stapedectomy for otosclerosis, tympanoplasty and myringoplasty (eardrum repair), ossiculoplasty, and cholesteatoma surgery. In addition, she runs a specialist dizziness and balance service in collaboration with audiology colleagues and frequently receives referrals for second opinions and revision surgery.
Appointed as a Consultant in 2018, Ms Stapleton graduated from University of Edinburgh in 2000 and completed extensive fellowship training in sub-specialist ear surgery across the UK and internationally, including in Glasgow, Manchester, the USA, Canada, and Australia. Her research interests include hearing loss, cochlear implantation, ear infections, deaf awareness, and surgical mentorship.
She is a highly regarded educator and leader in her field, regularly teaching and lecturing both nationally and internationally. She serves as a Regional Surgical Adviser for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is actively involved in multiple professional organisations, including as President of the North of England Otolaryngology Society and former Chair of Women in ENT (WENTS UK), where she led a national mentoring programme.
Ms Stapleton is widely published, contributes to several editorial boards, and is a Director and Trustee of the Journal of Laryngology and Otology, as well as a Trustee of The TWJ Foundation. Her contributions to clinical care, education, and research have been recognised with an NHS National Clinical Excellence Award. In 2022, she was awarded the prestigious Hunter-Doig Medal by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in recognition of her outstanding career achievements and potential.

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

— Ms Emma Stapleton

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    Universitat de València, Manchester (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-176316 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-6B3039F8 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,198
Annual physical exam 99395 2,216
Vaccination administration 90471 1,576
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,079

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Emma Stapleton
HEADSHOT
Emma Stapleton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emma Stapleton with the team
WITH TEAM
Emma Stapleton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 94s
Meet Emma Stapleton

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    Emma Stapleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4938/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32593212 · cited by 22
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat Surgery across GB
    Emma Stapleton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3281/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31635558 · cited by 20

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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

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 · ms.emma.stapleton@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

8 verified reviews
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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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