Dr Manuela Cresswell
MD FRCS MSc
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17 years of experience
Plymouth, PL6 8BG
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18 connections in healthcare
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by Miss Shilpa Ojha
Live bookings available
17 years of experience
Plymouth, PL6 8BG
(+1 more)
18 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Miss Shilpa Ojha
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About Dr Manuela Cresswell
Dr Manuela Cresswell is a Consultant ENT Surgeon based in Plymouth, practising privately at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital and holding an NHS post at University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford. She specialises in otology and disorders of balance, offering expert care for both adults and children. Her practice includes advanced treatments such as endoscopic ear surgery, a minimally invasive technique that eliminates the need for a visible scar.
Dr Cresswell completed her medical degree (MD, Doctor of Medicine and Surgery) at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2009 before undertaking higher surgical training in the South West Peninsula. She went on to complete two prestigious fellowships focused on middle ear and skull base surgery, as well as the management of dizziness. Training alongside internationally recognised leaders in balance medicine and endoscopic ear surgery has helped shape her highly specialised clinical approach.
Awarded multiple prizes for her research and humanitarian work in global health, Dr Cresswell also holds an MSc in Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2022. Her research interests include tinnitus, dizziness, informed consent, and paediatric ENT care. Outside of medicine, she enjoys horse-riding and scuba-diving.
Subspecialties
- Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
- Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
- Rhinology
- Otology
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7095298
Education
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Medicine
Graduated 2009
University of Plymouth
Healthcare management, leadership and innovation
Graduated 2022
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD), Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 2009
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS ORL-HNS), 2022
Master’s degree in Healthcare Management, Leadership and Innovation, University of Plymouth, 2022
Publications
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31 / 10 / 2025
A Completed Cycle Audit of a Tongue-Tie Management Pathway for Newborns
Published in Cureus
08 / 03 / 2025
Otoacoustic Emissions
Published in Otolaryngology study guide, Springer
08 / 03 / 2025
Auditory Brainstem Responses (ABR)
Published in Otolaryngology Study guide, Springer
08 / 03 / 2025
Cochlear Implants
Published in Otolaryngology study guide, Springer
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Insurers
- Aviva Health
- Bupa Fee Assured
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- Bupa
- Benenden Health
- Healix Health Services
- Cigna
- Bupa Global
Fees
New appointment
£270Follow-up appointment
£140
Locations
Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital
Derriford Road, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL6 8BG
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Facilities
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Facilities
Derriford Hospital
Derriford Road Crownhill, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL6 8DH
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Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Dr Manuela Cresswell gives clear advice and clear answers to her patients. Patients feel at ease during each visit. She listens to concerns and outlines good care. Her main services are adult ear, nose and throat surgery and care for dizziness.
After an extremely long wait of over a year to get some answers from my gp practice, I decided to visit the Nuffield privately. Best move, meeting Dr Cresswell was great. I received the answers I needed and I can now make progress to feel better and get help for pain relief. Thank you.
Dr Cresswell was extremely helpful and informative during the consultation, the operation and post op care. My daughter’s recovery was very smooth and her results were fantastic.
Felt as if I was seeing a very competent, professional person who knew exactly what she was doing. I found her very easy to interact with.
I found Mrs Cresswell very professional and extremely understanding. I have a lot of problems interconnecting and I feel that I can really work with Mrs Cresswell to get a better understanding of what will need to be done.
I came in for a septoplasty in August 2026 after only having airflow down one side of the nose, the day was easy at the Nuffield and she fixed the deviation along with chiseling away bone that had deviated with the septum aswell, 4-6 weeks after I am breathing through my nose easily for first Time since I was a child and she did a great job and would recommend getting it done here.
Really good. Got answers I’ve been wanting for years. Very professional
Dr Cresswell was very welcoming and made me feel at ease. He explained everything clearly and provided me with all the information I needed.
Very helpful in entertaining my son and explanations were very clear.
Skill Endorsements
Manuela is a highly skilled and experienced Otologist and has been a pleasure to train alongside.
10 Jul 2026
Miss Shilpa Ojha
ENT SurgeonFind out more on the Doctify Health hub for Dr Manuela Cresswell's specialty, Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology).
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Dr Manuela Cresswell's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 58 reviews.
What languages does Dr Manuela Cresswell speak?
Dr Manuela Cresswell speaks English and Spanish
Where is Dr Manuela Cresswell located?
Dr Manuela Cresswell primarily practices at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital, located at Derriford Road, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL6 8BG
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