MBBS, BSc (Hons), AICSM, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
16 years of experience
Harrow, HA1 3RX
(+6 more)
24 connections in healthcare
16 years of experience
Harrow, HA1 3RX
(+6 more)
24 connections in healthcare
Annakan Navaratnam is a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in rhinology and facial plastic surgery. His private practice is based at Harrow and One Welbeck Hospital in Central London, as well as The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow. Within the NHS, he works at the Royal National ENT Hospital, University College London Hospital (UCLH), and is an honorary consultant at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
He runs a tertiary rhinology service within the NHS, receiving referrals from across the country for complex nasal and sinus conditions. His dedicated adult rhinology clinics focus on the management of nasal blockage, allergy and sinus disease, and he works within a multidisciplinary team alongside allergy, respiratory and rheumatology specialists. He is also part of the Craniofacial team at UCLH, collaborating with ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons, maxillofacial and plastic surgeons to manage complex craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip and palate and congenital syndromes. At Great Ormond Street Hospital, he leads a specialist clinic dedicated to children with nasal disorders.
Mr Navaratnam is highly experienced in managing both adult and paediatric ENT conditions, with particular expertise in complex nasal surgery. His specialist skills include septorhinoplasty and nose reshaping surgery, endonasal (scarless) rhinoplasty, revision septorhinoplasty and advanced endoscopic sinus surgery. He is one of the few surgeons in the UK with a dedicated tertiary paediatric rhinology practice.
He trained at Imperial College School of Medicine and completed higher surgical training in the North Thames Deanery in London. He subsequently undertook the Royal College of Surgeons post-CCT Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Charing Cross Hospital.
He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications, written six NHS England national clinical guidelines and received 13 prizes for his clinical and academic achievements. He regularly teaches on local and national ENT instructional courses, is an invited speaker at international conferences and is actively involved in training the next generation of surgeons. He mentors medical students and junior doctors, serves as a clinical supervisor for higher surgical trainees in ENT and volunteers to speak to school students about careers in medicine.
Mr Navaratnam is the National Clinical Advisor in ENT for the Getting is Right First Time Programme and a council member of the British Rhinology Society.
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General Medical Council
No. 7088480
Imperial College London
Medicine
Graduated 2010
New appointment
£300Follow-up appointment
£200The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
9 Harley Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 9QY
42-46 Weymouth Street, London, United Kingdom, W1G 6NP
46/50 Sunny Gardens Road, Hendon, London, United Kingdom, NW4 1RP
25 Patcham Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SW8 4EX
120 Sloane Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 9BW
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Mr Annakan Navaratnam is a professional, kind, friendly, and caring specialist who listens to patients. Patients report a smooth process and excellent outcomes from procedures like septorhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction, leading to noticeable improvement in breathing for many. His skill, clear guidance, and aftercare are highly valued, supported by a professional team. A core focus of his practice involves various forms of rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and treatment for conditions like deviated septum, nasal polyps, and sinus issues.
I had an excellent experience with Mr Annakan Navaratnam. He is a highly skilled and professional surgeon who clearly takes great pride in his work. I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering this procedure.
We had a very good positive experience and expressed and after care was very good.
I visited Dr Navaratnam for a second opinion earlier this year as I was advised of multiple treatment options for sinus and septum problems, and I have not looked back since. My experience, from my initial consultation through to surgery day and follow-up, was overwhelmingly positive. Dr Navartnam was professional, friendly and reassuring, He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and confident throughout the process leading up to surgery day. The level of care and attention I received was excellent and honestly unmatched. The communication with Dr Navaratnam and the team, especially Claire, made the whole experience seamless and I am so happy with the outcome. Dr Navaratnam went above and beyond and would I definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and caring doctor.
Annakan and his secretary Claire provided the best patient experience I have ever received. Not only was Annakan highly professional, he was incredibly warm and friendly (a difficult combination to pull off) which made the entire Septorhinoplasty experience, from initial consultation to post-surgery follow-ups, pleasant and comfortable. I was especially impressed by the first-class post-operative care I received from both Annakan and Claire. Naturally, after any operation questions and concerns will arise, and the incredible speed and attention with which Annakan and Claire responded, made the recovery virtually worry free. This is all without mentioning the incredible job Annakan did on my nose. The result was so natural that not a single one of my friends noticed, which was exactly what I was going for. All in all, outstanding. You won’t find a better team than Annakan and Claire.
Annakan was amazing. He set my expectations clearly correctly in terms of what was entailed in the operation, post operation care and recovery. He manner and the way in which he spoke was reassuring and calming - that was particularly important as mine was a highly complex procedure requiring a 4hr operation. Post op, Annakan was brilliant. I had an infection - it happens but it's rare and the support he gave me over a weekend was outstanding. It's fair to say he went the extra mile for me and genuinely cares about his patients and their well being. I can honestly say this is the best surgical experience I have had and I have had a few procedures in my time!
Mr Navaratnam is an amazing consultant, with a fabulous approach to his patients. Whilst being professional, he listens and never makes you feel rushed for time. He has a wonderful smile which almost makes you forget your health concerns.
I recently had a septorhinoplasty performed by Mr Navaratnam. The process from beginning to end was incredibly smooth. Mr Navaratnam was highly personable, understanding and professional at all stages of the process, from initial consultation, surgery and aftercare. His team of secretaries were incredibly friendly, diligent, helpful and professional also - helping sort issues that arises promptly. I would highly recommend Mr Navaratnam.
I inititially came to Mr Navaratnam for a septorhinoplasty, with a limited time frame to have my surgery. He went out of his way to accommodate this. the results are absolutely fantastic, and the aftercare has been superb. My main concern was increasing my ability to breathe which I still struggled with post surgery for what turned out to be a completely unrelated issue, He waived his fee and performed a second surgery without charge to give me the final result I was seeking. The second surgery was again a smooth and successful process and I can breathe better than I did prior to my injury. I cannot recommend Mr Navaratnam enough for his skill, professionalism, and manner. The results have been life changing.
I had a fantastic service from Mr Navaratnam for my septoplasty and turbinate reduction. My recovery was quick and the results are amazing, I am able to breathe so much easier.
Super happy with Mr Annakan help and after care surgery visit! Have provided clear guidance and rezolved my breathing issue I had for over 10 years Thank you for your support in this process, especially that I never had a surgery before

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Mr Annakan Navaratnam's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 27 reviews.
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Mr Annakan Navaratnam speaks English and Tamil
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Mr Annakan Navaratnam primarily practices at The Clementine Churchill Hospital (part of Circle Health Group), located at The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX
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