Mr mike O'Connell

Mr. Michael O'Connell is a Consultant ENT Surgeon with over 16 years experience in Brighton, Sussex and Surrey and brings an expert, modern and professional approach to his patients. His aim is to make your consultation comprehensive, straightforward and as easy as possible to resolve your problems and quickly return you to health. Training at centres of excellence in London in both Ear Nose and Throat and Plastic surgery he then complimented this extensive training by winning scholarships to work and learn with leading surgeons in France, Germany and America. He undertook his research thesis at the University of Sussex and was subsequently awarded the Royal Society of Medicine prize for this body of work. Since then he has published on a number of topics including rhinoplasty, facial surgery and ear disease. He performs a wide range of ear, nose, throat and neck procedures and treats all general ENT conditions in adults and children. Michael has a special interest in nose disease and nasal reconstruction. His private practice mainly involves cosmetic nose and ear surgery, sinusitis, nasal problems, ear conditions and paediatric ENT care. Mr O'Connell maintains a keen interest in surgical innovation and travels internationally to learn new techniques. He is currently at the forefront of balloon sinuplasty in the UK, the latest development in sinus surgery, which has significantly advanced our surgical ability to manage sinusitis. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat surgery: Adenoidectomy Grommet insertion Tonsillectomy/Coblation tonsillotomy Myringoplasty/ear drum repair Dewaxing. ears/ cleaning ears Pinnaplasty/ear reshaping Nasal cautery for nose bleeds Ear discharge/ear infections/Otitis media Removal ear sinuses Repair split ear lobe Removal ear lumps/lesions Adult surgery: Ear reshaping/Pinnaplasty Ear blockage Grommets Balloon Eustachian Tubplasty Myringoplasty/ear drum repair Ear dewaxing Ear cleaning/microsuction for discharge/wax Septoplasty for nose blockage Septorhinoplasty Sinus surgery Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) Balloon sinus surgery Turbinate surgery Nasal cautery for nose bleeds Allergic nose conditions Removal nasal polyps Revision nose surgery Repair fractured nose Removal nose lumps/lesions Tonsillectomy Adenoidectomy My main interests are paediatric Ear, nose and throat problems and adult nasal conditions. I enjoy being at the forefront of surgical care in these fields and am always looking for ways to develop my medical and surgical care of patients problems.

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

1. 2006–2012
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona (GB)

2. 2012–2016
   Residency · Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Universidad de Navarra (GB)

1. 2016-09–2017-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 16 · i10: 9

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Mr mike O'Connell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.7097/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 43

2. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) across GB

   Mr mike O'Connell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8048/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 33

3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Mr mike O'Connell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.6444/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 135

• Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) 2026-03-27 · 6 min read
• Awareness When should you see a ear nose & throat surgery (ent/otolaryngology)? 2026-01-24 · 10 min read