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Dr Carol Xie

FRCS MBChB MSc PGDip

ENT Surgeon

Live bookings available

17 years of experience

Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

(+3 more)

23 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Elinor Warner, Dr Gaurang Ubhayakar and 3 other professionals

4.94

/5

(73 reviews)

Live bookings available

17 years of experience

Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

(+3 more)

23 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Ms Elinor Warner, Dr Gaurang Ubhayakar and 3 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hearing Loss / Impairment
22
1
Cochlear Implants
11
3
Cholesteatoma
11
1

Contact

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About Dr Carol Xie

Miss Carol Xie is an accomplished ENT & Otology Consultant currently serving at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Foundation Trust, University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service, Hampshire Clinic and the Candover Clinic.

Miss Xie earned her MBChB in Medicine from the University of Glasgow in 2009. She completed a MSc in Otology & Audiology from the Ear Institute of University College London, achieving a distinction (2019). She also has a BSc in Immunity in Health and Disease (2007) and a PGDip in Clinical Education (2014). 

Miss Xie's professional journey has been marked by a dedication to excellence and specialisation. She completed her ENT training in London and gained valuable experience  through rotations at renowned institutions such as Guy’s and St Thomas’, Great Ormond Street, and St George’s Hospitals.

Recipient of the prestigious Thomas Wickham Jones fellowship in 2022/23, Miss Xie specialised in Lateral Skull Base and Auditory Implants during an advanced Otology fellowship in Auckland, New Zealand. Within the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS), she is a key member of the auditory implant team, participating in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). She pioneered and established the cochlear implant service at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital in 2023, expanding the USAIS hub and spoke model, demonstrating her commitment to service development and innovation. 

Miss Xie's dedication to her patients is evident in her extensive surgical experience. She has amassed a logbook of thousands of operations, including 163 cochlear implants, highlighting her commitment to improving the lives of those she serves.                   

One of Miss Xie's core principles is effective communication, both with patients and colleagues. She values learning from others and is committed to a continuous journey of improvement, always striving to make the best even better.


Subspecialties

  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Otology
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Rhinology

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(104)
Skill Endorsements
(17)

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Hearing Loss / Impairment
22
1
Cochlear Implants
11
3
Cholesteatoma
11
1
Deafness
9
Ear Infections
8
Perforated Eardrum (Ruptured Eardrum)
6
Ear Wax Removal
4
Mastoidectomy
3
3
Otosclerosis
3
Basal Cell Carcinoma
2
1
Ear Microsuction
2
1
Tinnitus
2
Tonsillectomy
2
Balance Problems & Disorders
2
Earache (Ear Pain)
2
Tinnitus Assessment and Management
1
Dizziness
1
Meniere's Disease
1
Tonsillitis
1
Tympanoplasty
1
Stapedectomy
1
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections
1
Rhinology (Nose)
1
Nasal Blockage
1
Benign (Non-Cancerous) Skin Conditions
1
Skin Cancer Surgery
1
Skin Cancer
1
Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome (SCDS)
1
Tongue Tie Excision
1
Biopsy of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum
1
Ear Wax
2
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
1
Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
1
Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
1
Investigations for Hearing Loss
1
Skull-Base Surgery
1
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Thyroid Nodules
Lipoma
Acoustic Neuroma
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
Breathing Disorders
Cancer of the Head, Neck, Mouth, and Tongue
Dermoid Cysts
Dysphasia
Deviated Septum
Broken Nose
Nasal Cautery (Cauterisation)
Surgery for Nasal Blockage & Polyps
EBV (Mononucleosis/Glandular Fever)
Thyroglossal Duct Surgery
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
Tracheostomy
Facial Palsy
Facial Pain
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
Laryngeal Cancer
Canalplasty
Labyrinthitis
Bone Conduction Implant (BCI)
Laryngology
Biopsy Procedures
Laryngitis
Adenoidectomy
Lip Lesion
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Microtia
Video Consultation
Laryngomalacia
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Earlobe Reconstruction
Noisy Breathing
Cyst Removal
Nasal Polyps
Ear Reconstruction
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Neck Lumps
Eustachian Balloon Tuboplasty
Oral (Mouth) Cancer
Excision of Lesion of Lip
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
Excision of Laryngeal Lesions
Parotid Tumour
Excision of Benign Lesions
Paediatric Tinnitus
Excision of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum
Otitis Externa
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
Prominent or Protruding Ears
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Sinusitis
Facial Surgery
Rhinitis
Functional Nasal Surgery
Grommet Insertion
Laryngoscopy
Soft Tissue
Lesion Biopsy
Snoring Problems
Lymph Node Biopsy
Smell Disorders
Microlaryngoscopy
Sore Throat
Meatoplasty
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Middle Ear Implant (MEI)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Minor Skin Surgery
Stridor
Mucocele Removal
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Surgery
Pinnaplasty
Vestibular Neuritis
Otoplasty
Vertigo
Removal of Tumors of the Ear and Skull Base
Septoplasty
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)
Sinus Surgery
Tongue Tie
Skin Grafts
Vocal Cord Disorders
Skin Biopsy
Thyroid Problems
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Skull-Base Tumours

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7036966


Education

University of Glasgow

Medicine

Graduated 2009


Qualifications

MB ChB 2009 University of Glasgow 2009

BSc Immunity in Health and Disease 2007

PGDip Clinical Education 2014

MSc Otology & Audiology UCL 2019

FRCS 2020


Languages spoken

  • English
  • Mandarin

Insurers

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

Fees

  • New appointment

    £220
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Candover Clinic

Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG24 9NA

4.85(6,928 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital

Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, United Kingdom, SO53 2DW

4.92(703 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Hampshire Clinic (part of Circle Health Group)

Basing Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom, RG24 7AL

4.82(401 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Free Parking
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Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital

Aldermaston Road, Hampshire, United Kingdom, RG24 9NA

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hearing Loss / Impairment
22
1
Cochlear Implants
11
3
Cholesteatoma
11
1

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Patients view Dr Carol Xie as professional. She gives clear advice to all who come to see her. She helps young kids and adults to feel safe in her care. Key themes cover hearing loss, cholesteatoma, cochlear implants, and adult or paediatric ear, nose, and throat surgery.

5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

Excellent advise and courteous

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Oct 2026

I had surgery to plug my semicircular canal dehiscence, Ms Xie told me exactly what to expect, and she was spot on, I’m two weeks post surgery and making a good recovery. Thank you Ms Xie for your expertise in this field.

4.33
verified patient
29 Sep 2026

Very good . Help me understand my problem.

5
verified patient
14 Sep 2026

I saw Dr Xie late last year through the NHS, pleased to say that she is as polite, helpful and informative in both guises. Thank you

5
verified patient
25 Aug 2026

My son had a cochlear implant surgery and it was performed by Dr Xie and her team. It went extremely well, my son was taken care of very well. I felt reassured and comforted by the team who were professional throughout.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
17 Aug 2026

Very easy and clear. The Dr explained everything very clearly and was very helpful. Great service.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
12 Aug 2026

Thank you so much Doctor 🙏 you make my day 🥰💖

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
29 Jul 2026

This is my first operation I found everybody involved from the beginning to the end very helpful kind and explained everything clearly they all made me very relaxed and not worried

4
verified patient
28 Jul 2026

Good experience

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
21 Jul 2026

Dr Carol Xie. Is brilliant. Very positive, knowledgeable, great communicator. Highly recommend her to assist people like me.

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Skill Endorsements

Carol is a fantastic surgeon and clinician. I highly recommend.

06 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Mastoidectomy
Cochlear Implants
Investigations for Hearing Loss

Ms Elinor Warner

Ms Elinor Warner

ENT Surgeon
We trained together

Carol Xie is a very valued colleague and pleasure to work with. She is a knowledgeable surgeon with both excellent clinical diagnostic and surgical skill. Her decisions making is sound and based on good clinical acumen as well as evidence based up-to-date knowledge of her field. I would comfortably endorse her.

06 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Hearing Impairment
Cholesteatoma

Dr Gaurang Ubhayakar

Dr Gaurang Ubhayakar

Radiologist
Is a colleague

A very skilled otologist with an excellent bedside manner

06 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Mastoidectomy
Hearing Impairment
Enlarged Lymph Nodes

MB

Mr Jonathan Blanshard

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

Carol Xie is a skilled and thoughtful otologist with wide experience in complex ear conditions, including cochlear implants. She's a reliable colleague with a calm, expert approach to patient care.

03 May 2025
Endorsed for
Cochlear Implants
Ear Wax
Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

Mr Kiran Varad

Mr Kiran Varad

ENT Surgeon
We trained together

FAQ

What are Dr Carol Xie's reviews like?

Dr Carol Xie's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 73 reviews.

What languages does Dr Carol Xie speak?

Dr Carol Xie speaks English and Mandarin

Where is Dr Carol Xie located?

Dr Carol Xie primarily practices at Candover Clinic, located at Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG24 9NA
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