Mr Florian Bast

Florian is a fully licensed substantive consultant ENT/Otolaryngology surgeon at Guy´s and St. Thomas´ Hospital, London, with a specialist interest in rhinology and facial plastic surgery. Previous to this he was an ENT/Otolaryngology Consultant at the University of Berlin, Germany. During training, he studied at University of Heidelberg, Germany; NYU, New York, USA; University of Sydney, Australia; and University of Zurich, Switzerland. He completed his higher surgical training at the University of Heidelberg and University of Berlin, Germany. He received the German Board Certification as Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (UK CCT equivalent) in 2011, and the German Board Certification for Sub-specialisation in Facial Aesthetic and Reconstructive Operations in 2015. In 2014 he spent 18-months doing the highly prestigious craniofacial and facial-plastic fellowship at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. His main focus is on Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery, which includes the medical and surgical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis, including Balloon Sinuplasty, functional and aesthetic Septo-Rhinoplasties, as well as surgery for patients with snoring problems and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. He also provides comprehensive care in general ENT (Otolaryngology), including the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nose, sinuses, ears, and upper airway. He has extensive experience in the use of aesthetic injectables such as Dermal Fillers and is one of the most experienced surgeons in the UK in performing Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of the Eustachian Tube.  He is the founder and Director of ‘The Aesthetic and Functional Use of Cosmetic injectables Course for Doctors' in Berlin, Germany, which is held twice a year. As part of his academic work, he lectures at national and international conferences and has published extensively in his field of expertise. He is also an editorial reviewer of major scientific papers in the field of Otolaryngology and Facial plastic surgery.

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

1. 2003–2009
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

2. 2009–2013
   Residency · Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2013–2014
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2013-09–2014-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

1. 1 Choose a slot
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: 11 · i10: 6

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Florian Bast, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.2374/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 166

2. European registry analysis of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) outcomes

   Mr Florian Bast, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.3888/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 84

3. Outcomes of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Florian Bast, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.6446/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 178

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