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Miss Alison Carter

BMBS BMedSci(Hons) DOHNS FRCS

ENT Surgeon

15 years of experience

London, W1W 5AH

(+3 more)

54 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Elinor Warner, Miss Paula Coyle and 8 other professionals

5

/5

(41 reviews)

15 years of experience

London, W1W 5AH

(+3 more)

54 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Elinor Warner, Miss Paula Coyle and 8 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Ear Infections
11
2
Adenoidectomy
9
4
Tonsillectomy
5
7

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About Miss Alison Carter

Miss Alison Carter is a consultant ENT surgeon with a special interest in paediatric ENT, having completed her fellowship at the globally renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. She works as an NHS consultant at the Royal National ENT Hospital and University College London Hospital (UCLH), where she maintains an exclusive paediatric practice. In addition, she is the ENT consultant responsible for the assessment and surgical division of neonatal and infant tongue tie (ankyloglossia) at UCLH, working closely with the infant feeding and neonatal teams.

Academically Miss Carter has presented both in the UK and internationally. She has over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals, is an author of a widely used ENT textbook, and has received several surgical awards. Beyond her clinical work, she is actively engaged in medical education, enthusiastically working with students and allied health professionals to enhance their knowledge of ENT.

Her clinical expertise covers a broad range of paediatric ENT conditions and their management, both surgical and non-surgical. This includes tonsil and adenoid issues, tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnoea, tongue tie and feeding issues, nasal blockage, hearing problems, recurrent ear infections, rhinitis, allergies, neck lumps, voice disorders, and airway and laryngeal problems. As both a consultant paediatric ENT surgeon and as a parent, she understands the concerns families face when considering treatment options, and is committed to providing the highest standard of care, ensuring that each young patient receives personalised, evidence-based treatment.


Subspecialties

  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(66)
Skill Endorsements
(38)

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Ear Infections
11
2
Adenoidectomy
9
4
Tonsillectomy
5
7
Grommet Insertion
5
5
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
5
4
Tongue Tie
7
2
Nasal Blockage
5
1
Ear Microsuction
2
3
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
3
Stopping Nose Bleeds (Nasal Cautery)
3
Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
3
Hearing Impairment
2
Abscess Incision and Drainage
2
Rhinitis
1
Sinusitis
1
Tonsillitis
1
Ear Wax Removal
1
Microscopic Laryngeal Surgery
1
Laryngoscopy
1
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections
1
Noisy Breathing
1
Nasal Polyps
1
Ear Wax
1
Complex Congenital Disorders
1
Hearing Loss
1
Earache (Ear Pain)
1
Voice Disorders
1
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Snoring Problems
Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Laryngomalacia
Neck Lumps
Sore Throat
Video Consultation
Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
Excision of Benign Lesions
Excision of Lymph Nodes
Eardrum Perforations
Sinus Surgery
Thyroglossal Duct Surgery
Microlaryngoscopy
Otitis Externa
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Surgery
Tongue Tie Excision

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7045275


Education

University of Nottingham

Medicine

Graduated 2010


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Vitality
  • Aviva Health
  • Healix Health Services
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £170
*May vary on location

Locations

HCA Healthcare UK The Portland Hospital

205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH

4.84(2746 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
09:00 - 13:00
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Monday
Tuesday
09:00 - 13:00
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Welbeck

1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR

4.90(1402 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
08:00 - 11:30
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital

47-49 Huntley Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1E 6DG

4.97(29 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Univeristy College London Hospital

25 Grafton Way, London, United Kingdom, WC1E 6DB

4.79(24 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Ear Infections
11
2
Adenoidectomy
9
4
Tonsillectomy
5
7

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Miss Alison Carter provides clear communication, ensuring patients are at ease. She offers professional and thorough assessments for conditions like tongue tie, ear infections, and other ENT issues in children, with detailed explanations for parents. Procedures such as frenectomy and ear microsuction are performed with gentleness, resulting in instant improvement. Families highly recommend her expertise, particularly for ear health, adenoid conditions, and tongue tie concerns.

5
verified patient
23 May 2026

We saw Miss Carter alongside Margaret from the infant feeding team this week regarding my newborn son's tongue tie. Ms Carter has an exceptional bedside manner and immediately made us feel at ease and listened to. She was extremely thorough in her assessment, and allowed us time to weigh up the pros and cons of the frenectomy procedure to make an informed decision. We went ahead with the tongue tie release procedure and were given so much support with breastfeeding and latch- we noticed an instant improvement in feeding which is no longer painful for me, and is now effective for my baby. I cannot thank Miss Carter enough for the impact she has made!

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5
verified patient
21 May 2026

We booked a consultation with Dr Carter as we wanted a second opinion on our daughters ENT issues. Dr Carter was extremely helpful & informative, we were given some great advice and now have a better understanding of our daughters conditions & where to go from here. We would highly recommend her.

5
verified patient
14 May 2026

Absolutely amazed by the care our son received from Dr Carter. She put us at easy before surgery and made sure our son was calm and comfortable. We felt we were in the best hands at all times. Highly recommend.

5
verified patient
12 May 2026

What an amazing consultant. She didn’t rush us and gave us her complete time she went above and beyond discussing my concerns but looking at my child’s overall health. I couldn’t thank her enough.

Reply from Alison Carter
13 May 2026
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I'm so glad that you felt that the appointment was thorough and had such a positive experience. Thank you for your kind words!

5
verified patient
10 Mar 2026

Thorough appointment with clear advice and steps forward. Many thanks

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Reply from Alison Carter
10 Mar 2026
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That is a pleasure! So glad that we have a plan and you felt everything was explained well.

5
verified patient
03 Mar 2026

A friendly and professional service from start to finish, cannot recommend highly enough.

Reply from Alison Carter
03 Mar 2026
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Thank you, that is really kind - I'm so glad that you felt everything was friendly and professional

5
verified patient
27 Jan 2026

Dr. Carter had the exact bedside manner you'd hope for with your toddler and the exact level of expertise you'd hope for when weighing options for your child. That she has children, and thus I could ask "What would you do if it was your own?" was an immense help.

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Reply from Alison Carter
29 Jan 2026
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Thank you for such a thoughtful review. I’m glad you felt supported when discussing the various options for your child, and coming to a decision together about what was best for him. Hopefully no more ear infections!

5
verified patient
14 Jan 2026

Excellent care and wonderful manner with my daughter. Incredibly thorough and very clear explanation of the issues and management plan. Thank you!

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Reply from Alison Carter
17 Jan 2026
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Thank you so much, I’m so glad you felt everything was explained well!

5
verified patient
08 Jan 2026

Dr Carter was brilliant. She had a great manner with our three year old daughter and efficiently removed wax blocking each of her ears. An excellent service.

Reply from Alison Carter
13 Jan 2026
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Thank you so much - although I can not take all the credit. Most 3 year olds do not tolerate it as well as your daughter, so she did all of the hard work!

5
verified patient
07 Jan 2026

Exceptional Pediatric ENT Care - Highly Recommended My 3-year-old son had been suffering from multiple ear infections, and we suspected he was experiencing hearing difficulties. After contacting numerous doctors who ultimately didn't accept pediatric patients, someone recommended Dr. Alison Carter. We were able to schedule an appointment quickly with Dr. Ali for both a hearing test and consultation. Her staff members are genuinely caring and helpful. Dr. Ali was incredibly kind and patient with both my son and me. For the first time, my child actually enjoys going to the doctor! When Dr. Ali initially explained that my son needed surgery, I wasn't prepared for the news. However, she patiently answered all my questions a few days later when I had recovered from the initial shock, even though she had already explained the process thoroughly during our first visit. On the day of surgery, we were pleasantly surprised by how wonderfully the entire team interacted with children. Dr. Ali's expertise we already knew, but her entire team—including the anesthesiologist and nurses—was equally impressive. They explained everything to us and, more importantly, to my son using age-appropriate language and visual aids in a playful manner that kept him calm and unafraid. As a result, we felt at ease too. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ali to any parent seeking an ENT specialist for their children.

Reply from Alison Carter
13 Jan 2026
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Thank you for writing such a detailed and lovely review. I am so glad that he enjoys coming! The Portland theatre and nursing teams are absolutely amazing and I'm so glad that you had such a positive experience.

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Skill Endorsements

Alison is a wonderful clinician, incredibly kind, patient and caring and always has time for everyone. Her patient care is exceptional. She has been a mentor and fantastic colleague throughout my own training and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She kindly arranged to see my own son when he had stridor (breathing problems) as a newborn and I would take my own children to see her again in an instant.

20 Jan 2026
Endorsed for
Ear Microsuction
Abscess Incision and Drainage

Ms Elinor Warner

Ms Elinor Warner

ENT Surgeon
We trained together

Miss Carter is my Paediatric ENT Consultant Colleague at ULCH. I am extremely lucky to have her as my colleague. We are both senior fellowship trained from Great Ormond Street Hospital and her knowledge is exemplary. She works tirelessly for the benefit of the patients, works well with within an MDT with other colleagues and has a great rapport with children.

02 Jun 2025
Endorsed for
Ear Microsuction
Tongue Tie
Abscess Incision and Drainage

Miss Paula Coyle

Miss Paula Coyle

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

19 May 2025
Endorsed for
Tongue Tie
Tonsillitis

Mr Premjit Randhawa

Mr Premjit Randhawa

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

Alison is a leading paediatric ENT specialist with whom I work closely at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Hospital. She has a fantastic bedside manner and is popular with children and parents alike. She has extensive experience in general paediatric ENT problems as well as more difficult to treat airway issues. I would highly recommend her!

08 May 2025
Endorsed for
Tonsillectomy
Grommet Insertion
Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

Mr Samit Unadkat

Mr Samit Unadkat

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague
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Miss Alison Carter's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 41 reviews.

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Miss Alison Carter speaks English

Where is Miss Alison Carter located?

Miss Alison Carter primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK The Portland Hospital, located at 205 – 209 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AH
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Miss Alison Carter is working Tuesday (09:00 - 13:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 11:30)

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