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Mr Jonathan Hughes

PhD FRCS

ENT Surgeon

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26 years of experience

Belgravia, SW1X 7HY

(+7 more)

66 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Harry Akram, Mr Patrick Grover and 24 other professionals

4.94

/5

(266 reviews)

Live bookings available

26 years of experience

Belgravia, SW1X 7HY

(+7 more)

66 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Harry Akram, Mr Patrick Grover and 24 other professionals

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Thyroidectomy
37
1
Sinus Surgery
35
1
Tonsillectomy
32
1

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About Mr Jonathan Hughes

Mr Jonathan Hughes is a leading Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat / Head and Neck / Thyroid surgeon, situated at the University College London Hospitals and Royal Free London NHS trusts since 2015. He also has a private practice in North London and the Chilterns.

Mr Hughes began his medical training at the University of Bristol, he graduated in 2000 with a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery. Following his graduation, he then went on to study plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and general surgery before starting his ENT training. During his specialisation, he completed higher surgical training at centres of excellence around London and was later awarded a research fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS). In this fellowship he studied how viral gene therapy could be used as a treatment for cancer, he was later awarded a PhD in 2013 for his work. Prior to his current role, Mr Hughes was based at Oxford University Hospitals.

Furthermore, Mr Hughes later then went on to take 2 travelling fellowships to renowned centres for excellence in the USA. During these fellowships, he gained indispensable knowledge on the latest minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, he has also completed 2 RCS accredited fellowships one examining the management of benign and malignant tumours of the head and neck, and the other on the management of the airway, voice and swallowing disorders.

Mr Hughes has an extensive research history with many peer-reviewed articles published, his academic success has allowed him to offer the best evidence-based treatments available. He is currently a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and ENT-UK.

https://www.jonathanhughes-ent.com/


Subspecialties

  • Rhinology
  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Otology
  • Endocrine Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Reviews
(365)
Skill Endorsements
(139)

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Thyroidectomy
37
1
Sinus Surgery
35
1
Tonsillectomy
32
1
Septoplasty
27
1
Deviated Septum
25
Sinusitis
19
Neck Lumps
17
3
Thyroid Cancer
13
4
Thyroid Surgery
12
1
Nasal Polyps
12
1
Head and Neck Surgery
10
15
Adenoidectomy
9
Tonsillitis
8
Biopsy Procedures
7
1
Grommet Insertion
7
Snoring Problems
7
Thyroid Problems
6
2
Hearing Loss / Impairment
5
Nasal Blockage
4
1
Noisy Breathing
3
3
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections
3
1
Thyroid Nodules
3
1
Rhinitis
3
Cyst Removal
3
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
3
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
2
12
Thyroglossal Duct Surgery
2
2
Parotid Tumour
2
1
Cysts
2
1
Head & Neck Cancers
2
1
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
2
Perforated Eardrum (Ruptured Eardrum)
2
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)
1
15
Head & Neck Tumours
1
13
Laryngoscopy
1
4
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
1
4
Cancer of the Head, Neck, Mouth, and Tongue
1
4
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
1
3
Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
1
2
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
1
2
Salivary Gland Surgery
1
2
Surgery for Nasal Blockage & Polyps
1
1
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
1
1
Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
1
1
Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
1
1
Nasal and Sinus Cancer
1
1
Lymph Node Biopsy
1
1
Lesion Biopsy
1
1
Mouth Ulcer Treatment
1
Soft Tissue
1
Ear Microsuction
1
Earwax Impaction
1
Throat Cancer
1
Lipoma Removal
1
Sore Throat
1
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
1
Ear Infections
1
Tinnitus
1
Nasal and Sinus Disorder (Sinusitis) Treatment
1
Balloon Sinuplasty
1
Airway Reconstruction
1
Parathyroid Disease
1
Broken Nose
1
Benign (Non-Cancerous) Skin Conditions
1
Balance Problems & Disorders
1
EBV (Mononucleosis/Glandular Fever)
1
Medical Check-Ups
1
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
1
Breathing Disorders
1
Uvulopalatoplasty (Snoring Surgery)
1
Eustachian Balloon Tuboplasty
1
Laryngeal Papilloma Laser Treatment
1
Skull-Base Surgery
1
Complex Congenital Disorders
3
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
2
Surgery of the Larynx for Cancer
2
Laryngitis
2
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
2
Tracheostomy
2
Structural Airway Conditions
2
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
1
Basal Cell Carcinoma
1
Robotic Surgery
1
Oral (Mouth) Cancer
1
Parathyroidectomy
1
Microscopic Laryngeal Surgery
1
Bronchoscopy
1
Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery
1
Vocal Cord Disorders
1
Salivary Gland Cancer
1
Excision of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum
1
Submandibular Gland Tumour Surgery
1
Microlaryngoscopy
1
Stridor
1
Tracheal Stenosis
Laryngology
Dizziness
ClariFix Cryotherapy
Vestibular Neuritis
Vertigo
Excision of Laryngeal Lesions
Image Guided Surgery
Labyrinthitis
Tinnitus Assessment and Management
Ear Wax Removal
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
Otitis Externa
Facial Palsy
Endoscopic Anterior Skull Base Surgery
Nasal Cautery (Cauterisation)
Ear Wax
Removal of Tumors of the Ear and Skull Base
Tongue Tie
Tympanoplasty
Functional Nasal Surgery
Deafness
Smell Disorders
Meniere's Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Surgery
Tongue Tie Excision
Dermoid Cysts
Abscess Incision and Drainage
Earache (Ear Pain)
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
Excision of Benign Lesions
Dysphasia
Video Consultation
Facial Pain
Facial Trauma
Mouth Sore Treatment
Mole Removal
Lip Lesion
Mucocele Removal
Tongue Cancer
Excision of Lesion of Lip
Skin Cancer
Skin Grafts
Nerve Graft
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin Biopsy
Scar Treatment
Scar Revision Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Minor Skin Surgery
Tracheal Cancer
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Facial Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Earlobe Reconstruction
Salivary Gland Disorders
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections
Parathyroid Cancer
Excision of Skin Cancer
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Laser Surgery of the Vocal Cords
Lipoma
Laryngomalacia
Laryngeal Cancer
Skull-Base Tumours
Dysphonia
Stroboscopy
Cough
Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation
Chronic Cough
Hyperthyroidism
Branchial Cleft Cyst
Graves' Disease
Thyroplasty
Aspiration
Medullary Thyroid Cancer
Vocal Cord Injection
Airway Stenosis
Goitre
Vocal Cord Surgery
Rhinology (Nose)
Thyroid Microwave Ablation
Nasal Endoscopy
Pharyngitis

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4702289


Education

University of Bristol

Medicine

Graduated 2000


Qualifications

BSc 1997 University of Bristol

MB ChB 2000 University of Bristol

FRCS 2012

PhD 2013 University of London


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Benenden Health
  • WPA
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • General and Medical
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • The Exeter
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Vitality
  • AXA Health
  • Aetna
  • The PHC
  • Bupa Global
  • National Friendly

Fees

  • New appointment

    £345
  • Follow-up appointment

    £285
*May vary on location

Locations

Cleveland Clinic London

Cleveland Clinic London, 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY

4.84(3,328 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre

Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, 24 Portland Place,, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU

4.85(2,241 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
03:00 - 08:00
Thursday
Friday
08:00 - 19:00
Saturday
Sunday

Spire Bushey Hospital

Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD

4.88(1,073 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Chiltern Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

London Road, Great Missenden, United Kingdom, HP16 0EN

4.86(968 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
13:30 - 21:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Kings Oak Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Chase Farm, Enfield, United Kingdom, EN28SD

4.81(825 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
14:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre

Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre, 55 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, EC2R 6BH

4.86(743 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

The Princess Margaret Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

39-42 Osborne Road, Windsor, United Kingdom, SL4 3SJ

4.85(633 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spire Thames Valley Hospital

Wexham Street Wexham, Bucks, United Kingdom, SL3 6NH

4.84(266 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Thyroidectomy
37
1
Sinus Surgery
35
1
Tonsillectomy
32
1

Contact

Book online

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Jonathan Hughes provides professional, caring, and clear interactions for patients. He offers reassuring details about procedures such as thyroidectomy, septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and sinus surgery. Patients praise his skill for successful outcomes and improved quality of life. His expertise includes operations for nasal, sinus, thyroid, and tonsil and adenoid conditions.

5
verified patient
26 Sep 2026

Mr Hughes is an exceptional, highly skilled consultant with clear communication skills and attentive patient care. From the very first consultation through to my procedure and recovery had a calm and reassuring approach. He took time to listen carefully at all my concerns and explained all the process and recovery in simple words. His surgical expertise, attention to detail and professionalism gave me confidence and the results have been wonderful. He has a great team of people working with him and all are amazing. He saved my thyroid and vocal cords. Thank you so much 🙏🏻

Reply from Jonathan Hughes
30 Sep 2026
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It was an absolute pleasure to look after you. Thank you for the lovely greek gifts

5
verified patient
14 Sep 2026

Jonathan is an outstanding consultant. His manner is exceptional. I have felt safe and secure from start to finish on my journey to have a partial thyroid removed. The surgery went perfectly and he called on may occasions to check on my progress. I would highly recommend Jonathan to family and friends.

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Reply from Jonathan Hughes
16 Sep 2026
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Many thanks for the review. So pleased surgery went well. Wishing you all the best for the future

5
verified patient
07 Sep 2026

Outstanding

5
verified patient
04 Sep 2026

Dr Hughes has been excellent. The whole journey as a patient has been great experience and the results are better than I could have wished for.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
04 Sep 2026

Thyroid cancer was picked up incidentally on an MR for something unrelated. I saw Mr Hughes for advice about surgery and underwent a hemi-thyroidectomy and later a completion thyroidectomy. Mr Hughes explained the advantages and disadvantages of the surgica options. In addition to being an excellent surgeon, he is patient and empathetic. He obviously cares for his patients and wants them to have the best possible outcome.

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Reply from Jonathan Hughes
16 Sep 2026
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Many thanks for your kind review. All the best for your next treatment

5
verified patient
16 Aug 2026

I cannot speak highly enough of Mr Jonathan Hughes, who diagnosed and treated me for tonsil cancer, performing my TORS (transoral robotic surgery) and neck dissection. From my first consultation through to my post-surgery recovery, his care has been outstanding. Mr Hughes’ manner put me at ease immediately. He combines genuine warmth and compassion with exceptional professionalism, making what could have been an overwhelming experience far more manageable. His communication was exemplary: he took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions thoroughly, and ensured I understood what to expect at each stage of my diagnosis, surgery and recovery. His skill as a surgeon is evident in my pathology results and recovery. Throughout he has inspired complete confidence, providing reassurance at every step to my wife as well as to me, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be under his care. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone facing a similar diagnosis and treatment.

5
verified patient
28 Jul 2026

Very happy with the result. Thank you

5
verified patient
20 Jul 2026

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr Jonathan Hughes for the outstanding care he provided to my son during his adenoid and tonsil removal surgery. From our first consultation through to the surgery and follow-up care, Mr Hughes was kind, professional, and reassuring. He took the time to explain the procedure clearly, answered all of our questions, and made us feel confident that our son was in excellent hands. The operation went smoothly, and our son's recovery has been excellent. We truly appreciate the exceptional standard of care, attention, and compassion shown by Mr Hughes and his team throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Mr Jonathan Hughes to any family seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and caring ENT surgeon for children. We are extremely grateful for the positive experience and excellent outcome.

5
verified patient
18 Jul 2026

I was treated by Mr. Jonathan Hughes - he was incredibly thorough, patient, accurate in his diagnosis and is a brilliant surgeon. I felt little to no pain throughout the whole procedure and everything went more smoothly than I ever imagined. I cannot recommend Mr. Hughes enough.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Jul 2026

I found Dr Hughes to be informative and reassuring from start to finish. His calm, friendly bedside manner immediately put me at ease. My recovery has been exactly as he explained and what I was expecting, so there were no unexpected surprises. I’m very pleased I chose Dr Hughes and would highly recommend him.

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Skill Endorsements

Mr Hughes's patients often tell us about how kind and patient he is as well as being thorough as a clinician. To me that speaks to his commitment to patient centred care. Over a distinguished career spanning more than two decades, Mr Hughes has established himself as a leading authority in his field within both the NHS and the UK private medical sector. His credentials and academic qualifications speak for themselves!

05 Jun 2026
Endorsed for
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Noisy Breathing

Mr Harry Akram

Mr Harry Akram

Audiologist
I have looked after their patients

Jonathan is one of the top ENT surgeons at the Cleveland clinic London. I would highly recommend him for any disorders of the head and neck which we often closely collaborate on.

29 May 2026
Endorsed for
Head and Neck Surgery
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Nasal Blockage

Mr Patrick Grover

Mr Patrick Grover

Neurosurgeon
Is a colleague

Mr Hughes is an excellent colleague and an expert in his field. He is highly regarded by both patients and professionals alike.

21 Apr 2026
Endorsed for
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Thyroid Cancer

Mr Peter Lion

Mr Peter Lion

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

Jonathan is a colleague to whom I refer both my NHS and private patients with Upper Airway cough symptoms as well as a variety of ENT issues that need ENT expertise. I know my patients are in safe and expert hands.

19 Apr 2026
Endorsed for
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Thyroid Cancer

Dr Dean Creer

Dr Dean Creer

Respiratory Doctor
Is a colleague
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Most recent articles

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Benign vs Serious Neck Lumps Explained | Jonathan Hughes ENT

Benign vs Serious Neck Lumps Explained | Jonathan Hughes ENT

Learn how ENT specialists assess neck lumps and recognise signs that may need further investigation or treatment.

17 April 2026

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Recurring Tonsillitis in Winter | Causes & Treatment Options

Recurring Tonsillitis in Winter | Causes & Treatment Options

Discover why tonsillitis is more common in winter, how to manage recurring infections and when surgery may be considered for relief.

17 April 2026

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Neck Lumps Explained | Causes & How Specialists Investigate

Neck Lumps Explained | Causes & How Specialists Investigate

Learn the causes of neck lumps, how they’re assessed, and when to seek a specialist review. Understand symptoms, diagnosis and next steps.

17 April 2026

jonathanhughes-ent.com

Thyroid Problems and Symptoms Explained

Thyroid Problems and Symptoms Explained

Understand common thyroid problems, symptoms and when to see an ENT specialist for thyroid lumps or neck swelling in London.

17 April 2026

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FAQ

What are Mr Jonathan Hughes's reviews like?

Mr Jonathan Hughes's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 266 reviews.

What languages does Mr Jonathan Hughes speak?

Mr Jonathan Hughes speaks English

Where is Mr Jonathan Hughes located?

Mr Jonathan Hughes primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at Cleveland Clinic London, 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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What are Mr Jonathan Hughes working hours?

Mr Jonathan Hughes is working Monday (13:30 - 21:00, 09:00 - 12:00), Tuesday (14:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (03:00 - 08:00), Friday (08:00 - 19:00), Saturday (08:00 - 13:00)

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