Mr Hassan Elhassan, Sinus Surgery and Nose Specialist

Mr Hassan Elhassan

Sinus Surgery and Nose Specialist

Mr Hassan Elhassan MBBS FRCS DOHNS

Sinus Surgery and Nose Specialist

MBBS FRCS DOHNS

Mr Hassan Elhassan

Sinus Surgery and Nose Specialist MBBS FRCS DOHNS

MBBS FRCS DOHNS

Areas of expertise

  • Nasal blockage
  • Nasal polyps
  • Sinusitis
  • Allergic rhinitis (hayfever)
  • Broken nose

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About Mr Hassan Elhassan

GMC number: 6128082

Year qualified: 2005

Place of primary qualification: University of London

Mr Hassan Elhassan is a distinguished Sinus Surgery and Nose specialist based in London. He offers expert treatments for conditions such as sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated septum, blocked noses, and breathing problems. Mr Elhassan has undergone specialized training in endoscopic sinus surgery, revision sinus surgery, and septal perforation closure at leading centres of excellence worldwide. Additionally, he is proficient in general Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery for both adults and children.

Mr Elhassan earned his primary medical qualification from Barts and The London, University of London in 2005. He achieved Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2015 and obtained the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Otorhinolaryngology from the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom in 2016.

Currently, Mr Elhassan serves as a Consultant Surgeon at Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust and holds private practice privileges in London. He is a strong advocate for surgical efficiency and management, having introduced several quality improvement initiatives across multiple hospital departments. His leadership skills were recognised with his appointment as Deputy Clinical Director for ENT in the London region, where he played a pivotal role in designing High Volume Low Capacity ENT pathways to address the COVID backlog.

Mr Elhassan has a keen interest in bench to bedside research, supported by his BSc in experimental pathology. This background enables him to supervise medical students and junior doctors effectively. He is a proponent of surgical innovation and technology, as well as Evidence-Based Medicine, and has published numerous articles on these subjects in leading medical journals.

An experienced clinical teacher, Mr Elhassan has chaired the Junior branch of the Association for the Study of Medical Education and organised a national conference on medical education. He convened the first cadaveric sinus surgery dissection course in Wales and was honoured with University colours for his contributions to the undergraduate curriculum.

Mr Elhassan's dedication to his field and his commitment to improving patient care make him a highly respected figure in the medical community.

Areas of expertise

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Allergic rhinitis (hayfever)
  • Balloon sinuplasty
  • Broken nose
  • Ear lobe reconstruction
  • Endoscopic anterior skull base surgery
  • Endoscopic lacrimal (tear duct) surgery
  • Epistaxis (nose bleeding)
  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
  • Functional nasal surgery
  • Nasal blockage
  • Nasal polyps
  • Otoplasty
  • Pinnaplasty
  • Rhinitis
  • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
  • Septoplasty
  • Septorhinoplasty
  • Sinus surgery
  • Sinusitis
  • Stopping nose bleeds (nasal cautery)
  • Tongue tie excision
  • Tonsil and adenoid infections
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Tonsillitis

Professional memberships

General Medical Council
Royal College of Surgeons