Mr Pavol Surda
17 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
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27 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Anthony Aymat, Mr Eamon Shamil and 11 other professionals
17 years of experience
London, SE1 2PR
(+4 more)
27 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Anthony Aymat, Mr Eamon Shamil and 11 other professionals
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About Mr Pavol Surda
Mr Pavol Surda is a renowned Consultant ENT and Rhinology Surgeon, serving as the Clinical Lead of ENT at Guy's and St Thomas’ Hospital, while also offering private patient services at HCA's London Bridge Hospital and The Shard. His international experience equips him to manage a wide range of nasal and sinus conditions, such as rhinoplasty, snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, sinonasal cancer, and advanced skull base surgery.
His extensive training includes fellowships in rhinology and facial plastics at St George's University Hospital in London, as well as anterior skull base surgery at the Academic Medical Centre University Hospital in Amsterdam. Additionally, he holds a PhD from Amsterdam, enhancing his expertise and ability to provide top-quality care.
In his private practice, Mr Surda is part of the HCA Head and Neck team, specialising in the treatment of sinonasal cancers. His dedication to research and education is evident through his teaching roles on various instructional courses and frequent presentations at international conferences.
Mr Surda is committed to innovation in minimally invasive rhinology techniques, constantly exploring new technologies to improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. His particular interest lies in robotic surgery for skull base procedures.
His PhD research on "rhinitis in athletes" has earned several academic prizes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was among the first to describe the loss of smell in patients and played a significant role in the tracheostomy service, publishing numerous articles on care standards.
Mr Surda has contributed to the field with over 80 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. He co-authors for SurgTech, a company providing surgical training videos, and was the editor of the Scott Brown Essentials Rhinology Section. He holds key positions in professional organisations, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to advancing rhinology. He is a member of the executive board of the European Rhinologic Society, the strategic chair of the young European ENT Confederation, and the Honorary Secretary of the Laryngology & Rhinology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine.
As a former professional triathlete, Mr Surda brings a unique perspective to his practice, characterised by a drive for excellence and a commitment to fair play, recognised by the Olympic Committee with the Fair Play Prize. His dedication to delivering the highest level of care is reflected in his ongoing commitment to his patients' health and well-being.
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https://mr-pavol-surda.carebit.co/patients/bookings/new
Subspecialties
- Head & Neck Surgery
- Rhinology
- Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
- Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7279737
Qualifications
Primary Medical Qualification
Licence to practise Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia in 2009
PhD - Rhinitis in Athletes, Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (ongoing)
Specialist Register entry date
Czech Board Certification as Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (UK CCT equivalent) in 2015
General Medical Council as a specialist for Otolaryngology 2015
Professional medical specialist societies
ENT UK
British Rhinologic Society
European Rhinologic Society
Czech Rhinologic Society
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Languages spoken
- English
- Czech
- Dutch
- Slovak
Insurers
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- Cigna
- Bupa Fee Assured
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Vitality
- Healix Health Services
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£175
Locations
HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
HCA UK at The Shard
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
HCA UK City of London - 120 Old Broad Street
120 Old Broad Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2N 1AR
120 Old Broad Street Private Diagnostics and Treatment
120 Old Broad Street, London, UK, EC2N 1AR
The City Of London Medical Centre
11-13 Crosswall, London, United Kingdom, EC3N 2JY
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This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Pavol Surda is professional, caring, clear, knowledgeable, and reassuring. He provides effective treatment for nasal blockage, nasal polyps, and sinus issues. His procedures improve patient breathing and appearance. Many patients show good results from sinus interventions and septal correction.
Very kind and empathic to all patients including myself. All treatment options are well explained and include me in making decisions.
I couldn’t be more grateful for the care I received from Mr Pavol Surda. He carried out sinus surgery and a septoplasty for me, and what really stood out was the level of thoroughness before we even reached the operating room. My condition was slightly unusual, and he took the initiative to seek a second expert opinion to ensure the best possible plan — something that gave me huge confidence in his judgement and attention to detail. The surgery itself was flawless, and the recovery has been far smoother than I ever expected. At every stage, he was clear, reassuring, and genuinely invested in making sure I understood what was happening and what to expect. His combination of technical skill, calm professionalism, and thoughtful care made the whole experience exceptional. I would recommend Mr Surda without hesitation to anyone needing ENT treatment.
Mr Surda was drafted in to do my surgery at last-minute due to illness with my initial doctor. Despite the short notice, the surgery was completed to a high standard and has delivered great results.
Mr Surda asked sensible, professional questions and got to the root of my problem very quickly despite others having missed key elements in the past. He provided an excellent diagnosis and treatment which has already provided excellent improvement.
I recently had an operation performed by Dr Pavol Surda, and I am immensely grateful for the care I received. From the first consultation to the follow-ups, Dr Surda was very kind, professional and reassuring. He explained every step of the process clearly, which helped me feel informed and at ease going into surgery. The operation was very successful, and my recovery has been going well. I truly appreciate the excellent work and care from Dr Pavol Surda and the team. I highly recommend Dr. Surda.
I felt I was really in need of a diagnosis regarding a long term ENT condition Mr Surda calmly and carefully talked through my different symptoms and examined me explaining what he was doing and what he found upon this examination
Having seen many consultants for various procedures Pavol rates the highest in friendliness and profressionalism! So much so I have reffered him to friends who will also be seeking his help. Cannot suggest any improvements to his servoce. Well done and much respect.
Very professional, clear and thorough. Made me feel very comfortable. Thank you!
Skill Endorsements
Pavol is an excellent Rhinologist and colleague with a wealth of experience in managing nasal and sinus disease.
19 May 2026
Mr Anthony Aymat
ENT Surgeon
Mr Eamon Shamil
ENT SurgeonExcellent ENT surgeon, if you have problem with nose or nasal sinuses, I would highly recommend Pavol to be your surgeon
16 Nov 2025
Mr Gordan Grahovac
NeurosurgeonMr Pavol Surda is a very well respected ENT, rhinological surgeon. He is patient centred in his work and is academically active to provide the latest evidence based treatment to his patients. I asked him to provide my nasal surgery care as a patient having seen his excellent results as a colleague. I would recommend Mr Surda to my own family members.
19 Jul 2025
Mr Ali Al-Lami
ENT Surgeon
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What are Mr Pavol Surda's reviews like?
Mr Pavol Surda's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 117 reviews.
What languages does Mr Pavol Surda speak?
Mr Pavol Surda speaks English, Czech, Dutch and Slovak
Where is Mr Pavol Surda located?
Mr Pavol Surda primarily practices at HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital, located at 27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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