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Mr Richard Townsley
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Mr Richard Townsley

Ear Nose Throat Surgery · Glasgow

👤 4 years of experience

6,709+ Patients seen
4 Years in practice
12 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Mr Townsley is a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a sub-specialist interest in Head and Neck Surgery and Laryngology. He qualified in 2006 from the University of London. Following this, he completed foundation training in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Mr Townsley then returned to the West of Scotland for higher surgical training in Otolaryngology (ENT), undertaking training in all aspects of ear, nose, throat and neck surgery. After obtaining the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), he completed an advanced fellowship in Laryngology at the University of Toronto, Canada. This fellowship focused on the care of the professional voice, swallowing and airway disorders.
Mr Townsley is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

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

— Mr Richard Townsley

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Glasgow (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Ear Nose Throat Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Glasgow (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-136191 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat Surgery
#EB-3B6112F8 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,206
Annual physical exam 99395 1,992
Vaccination administration 90471 1,776
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 87

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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 108s
Meet Richard Townsley

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Townsley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2986/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36070939 · cited by 78
  2. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat Surgery outcomes
    Richard Townsley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6926/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30395505 · cited by 36
  3. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Richard Townsley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8692/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39018439 · cited by 42

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 · Glasgow · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat Surgery 2026-03-25 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat surgery? 2026-01-09 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · richard.townsley@euroclinics.example

Location

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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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