Dr Robert Hone

Robert Hone is a leading ENT consultant surgeon with over 15 years experience. His NHS practice is in East Kent Hospitals and he practises privately accross Kent at One Ashford Hospital, KIMS Hospital, Maidstone and Benenden Hospital. Mr. Hone is highly experienced and qualifed from the University of London (Guy's Kings & St Thomas' School of Medicine) in 2008. He completed a Batchelor of Science degree in 2005 and attained a distinction for a Master of Surgery in 2015. Robert Hone offers the highest standard of care and prides himself on always putting his patients first and delivering outstanding care. During consultations, he takes the time to listen to patients' concerns and explore their symptoms, always carrying out a thorough medical history and examination. Mr. Hone regularly presents academic work at National and International meetings and has had his work published in book chapters, papers, and journals. He is heavily involved in education and is curerntly one of the Foundation Programme Directors for Junior Doctors In East Kent and has been departmental paediactric ENT lead. He is happy to recieve any ENT referral. Outside of work, he spends time with his family and has a keen interest in sports. He has clinical interests in the following: • Throat and voice disorders, including hoarseness, swallowing disorders, benign throat symptoms, cough, excessive sputum, tonsillitis, snoring and head and neck cancer. • Neck conditions, including thyroid and parathyroid disease and salivary gland disorders. • Paediatric ENT conditions, including tonsillitis, ear infection, nasal obstruction, hearing loss and enlarged adenoids. • Ear conditions, including hearing loss, wax, tinnitus, vertigo and balance disorders. • Nose conditions, including rhinitis, hayfever, nose bleeds, sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal blockage, loss of smell and nasal discharge.

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

1. 2000–2006
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

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

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2010–2011
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Cleveland Clinic, US

1. 2010-09–2011-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla 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: 15 · i10: 10

Selected publications

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

   Dr Robert Hone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8695/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 3

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

   Dr Robert Hone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.2351/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 161

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

   Dr Robert Hone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.7278/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 175

• Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) 2026-03-02 · 9 min read
• Awareness When should you see a ear nose & throat surgery (ent/otolaryngology)? 2026-01-11 · 5 min read