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Professor Lorna Sneddon
Ear Nose Throat Surgery · Nottingham
👤 11 years of experience
12,069+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Lorna Sneddon is a Consultant ENT and Thyroid Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the treatment of ENT and thyroid conditions. She is Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Nottingham and is Director for Clinical Skills for Nottingham Medical School.
Lorna earned her primary medical qualification at the University of Aberdeen in 1993, after which she undertook her basic surgical training at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital and Guy's Hospital in London. Whilst in London, Lorna successfully achieved the General Surgery Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and Fellowship in Otolaryngology of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
Lorna then went on to join the prestigious Oxford Surgical Training Rotation to complete her surgical training in ENT, Thyroid and Head and Neck Surgery. Lorna then went to further her surgical training with an International Head and Neck Surgical Fellowship in Sydney, Australia under the tutelage of Professor Chris O'Brien. She experienced working in a different healthcare setting, and with patients from all over the Southern Hemisphere. The Surgical Fellowship also provided invaluable operating experience, allowing Lorna to operate on a wide variety of conditions including complex head and neck reconstruction with a world leader in Head and Neck Surgery.
Upon completion of her fellowships and training, Lorna was appointed Consultant ENT and Thyroid Surgeon at Nottingham University Hospitals in 2008. Lorna has also been Clinical Lead for Head and Neck Cancer, Foundation Training Program Director, Educational and Clinical Supervisor for junior doctors, and was awarded a Health Education England Teaching Award as recognition for her role with junior doctors. Lorna has been passionate about medical education and has recently completed a Masters in Medical Education at University College London.
Lorna enjoys all aspects of her clinical practice and makes the patient at the centre of any management plan.
Lorna earned her primary medical qualification at the University of Aberdeen in 1993, after which she undertook her basic surgical training at the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital and Guy's Hospital in London. Whilst in London, Lorna successfully achieved the General Surgery Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and Fellowship in Otolaryngology of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
Lorna then went on to join the prestigious Oxford Surgical Training Rotation to complete her surgical training in ENT, Thyroid and Head and Neck Surgery. Lorna then went to further her surgical training with an International Head and Neck Surgical Fellowship in Sydney, Australia under the tutelage of Professor Chris O'Brien. She experienced working in a different healthcare setting, and with patients from all over the Southern Hemisphere. The Surgical Fellowship also provided invaluable operating experience, allowing Lorna to operate on a wide variety of conditions including complex head and neck reconstruction with a world leader in Head and Neck Surgery.
Upon completion of her fellowships and training, Lorna was appointed Consultant ENT and Thyroid Surgeon at Nottingham University Hospitals in 2008. Lorna has also been Clinical Lead for Head and Neck Cancer, Foundation Training Program Director, Educational and Clinical Supervisor for junior doctors, and was awarded a Health Education England Teaching Award as recognition for her role with junior doctors. Lorna has been passionate about medical education and has recently completed a Masters in Medical Education at University College London.
Lorna enjoys all aspects of her clinical practice and makes the patient at the centre of any management plan.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Professor Lorna Sneddon
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,155 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,173 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 621 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,986 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 7
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
DOI: 10.1577/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33058834 · cited by 115
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Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.5098/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31566884 · cited by 49
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat Surgery
DOI: 10.7607/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35679974 · cited by 199
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 · Nottingham · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat Surgery — Nottingham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016
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 · professor.lorna.sneddon@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
31 verified reviews4.99
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31 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.
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