Mr Anant Patel

Mr Anant Patel is a fellowship-trained Consultant ENT, Head & Neck, Robotic and Thyroid Surgeon, and the Clinical Director of Operating Theatres at Lister Hospital. He is also a Lecturer in Clinical Anatomy at the University of Cambridge. His specialist expertise includes the surgical management of head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and the use of advanced robotic techniques. After being awarded First Class Honours at the University of Cambridge, Mr Patel studied medicine at King’s College London, graduating with distinction. He subsequently completed his core surgical training at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, followed by specialist ENT training across the East of England. Alongside his clinical training, he also completed a Master’s in Management Studies at the Cambridge Judge Business School, graduating with First Class Honours. Mr Patel went on to undertake highly competitive fellowships in endocrine surgery at Lister Hospital and advanced head and neck oncology surgery at the internationally renowned Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in Australia. These subspecialty fellowships allowed him to refine his expertise in complex head and neck cancer procedures, advanced thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Appointed as a Consultant at Lister Hospital in 2023, he is Vice-Chair of the Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire Head & Neck and Thyroid Cancer Multidisciplinary Boards, where he works closely with a wide range of specialists to deliver comprehensive, patient-centred care. In his role as Clinical Director of Operating Theatres, he leads service improvement and innovation, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and surgical outcomes.

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

1. 2000–2006
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)

2. 2006–2010
   Residency · Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Universitat de València (GB)

1. 2010-09–2011-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid 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: 13 · i10: 7

Selected publications

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

   Mr Anant Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.9216/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 58

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

   Mr Anant Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9774/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 160

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

   Mr Anant Patel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.4617/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 38

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