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Mr Andrew Sidebottom

Mr Andrew Sidebottom

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Nottingham, NG12 4GA

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30 years of experience
Verified profile
30 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.98

133 patient reviews

6 professional endorsements

4.97
Overall Experience
4.98
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.98
Explanation

195 recommendations for:

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems(38)
Wisdom Teeth Removal(22)
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking(19)
Other(116)

Recent patient review

18 Mar 2024

Very accomodating, excellent communicator throughout.

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About

In 1986, Andrew Sidebottom qualified BDS with honours at Bristol University followed by an MBChB with honours in Birmingham 7 years later. He achieved FDSRCS in 1992 and FRCS 1995. He performed Oral Surgery training in Birmingham and Liverpool from 1986 to 1989 and basic surgical training in Bristol 1994 to 1996. After this, his higher surgical training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was attained in Liverpool from 1996 to 2001.

In 2000, Mr Sidebottom passed exit FRCS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with the Gold Medal.

Mr Sidebottom is a recognised international expert in management of TMJ disorders. He has written 30 book chapters (including Grays Anatomy), over 80 publications and has been the invited keynote speaker on over 100 occasions at International conferences including all 3 major Maxillofacial Annual Scientific conferences. He was president of the European TMJ Society in 2013 and clinical lead for BAOMS TMJ Special Interest Group for 6 years. Associate Editor for BJOMS for 10 years. He has performed more TMJ replacements than any other surgeon in Europe and is in the top 5 in the world. He is the invited Patron of the Indian Society for TMJ Surgery.

His additional surgical experience is in dentoalveolar surgery, facial deformity and facial skin surgery. Mr Sidebottom also provides a dental implant and minor oral surgery service at Smile Centre (Trent Bridge Oral Surgery) in Nottingham.

He has been a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Nottingham since 2001 and  an honorary assistant professor at the University of Nottingham and a guest professor at 6 Indian Universities.

Currently, he practices in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at BMI Park Hosptital (where he also covers BMI Lincoln remotely) and Spire Nottingham Hospital. He has avaialability for remote video consultations from anywhere in the UK.

Mr Sidebottom sees patients at the Smile Centre for dental implants Fridays (book direct through the practice), please enquire if you have any questions.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems (19%)
  • Wisdom Teeth Removal (11%)
  • Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking (10%)
  • Facial Pain (9%)
  • Oral Surgery (5%)
  • Others (46%)

Subspecialties
  • Oral Surgery
  • Oral Medicine

All conditions and treatments
  • Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking
  • Benign (Non-Cancerous) Skin Conditions
  • Cysts
  • Dermoid Cysts
  • Oral Lichen Planus
  • Positional Skull Deformity
  • Salivary Gland Disorders
  • Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
  • Restricted Mouth Opening and Locking
  • Tongue Tie
  • Wisdom Teeth Removal
  • Dental Implants
  • Ranula treatment
  • Salivary Gland Surgery
  • Stricture Treatment
  • Functional Botox Treatment for Masseteric Hypertrophy
  • Supernumerary Tooth Removal
  • Impacted/Infected Wisdom Teeth Removal
  • Management of Jaw Cyst
  • Impacted Canine Removal

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4016784

General Dental Council

No. 61517


Qualifications
  • BDS with Honours Bristol University Dental School 1986
  • MBChB with Honours and Distinction Birmingham University Medical School 1993
  • FDSRCS Royal College of Surgeons of England 1992
  • FRCS Royal College of Surgeons of England 1995
  • FRCS (OMFS) with Gold Medal 2000

Member BAOMS, IAOMS, BMA, BATS, ESTMJS

Patron ISTMJS


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £220
  • Follow-up appointment: £160

insurers
  • Benenden
  • Aetna
  • Legal & General
  • Bupa
  • Freedom Healthcare
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Healix
  • General Medical
  • CS Healthcare
  • WPA
  • The Exeter
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Vitality Health
  • health-on-line
  • Norwich Union
  • Saga Insurance
  • Cigna
  • April
  • Aviva Health
  • Simply Health
  • Groupama
  • Four Points Assistance

Location

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Spire Nottingham Hospital

4.92
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Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 14:00
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4.88
(307)
Sherwood Burntstump Country Park, Arnold, United Kingdom, NG5 8RX
Sherwood Burntstump Country Park, Arnold, United Kingdom, NG5 8RX
Monday
09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 14:00
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4.81
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Nettleham Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom, LN2 1QU
Nettleham Road, Lincoln, United Kingdom, LN2 1QU
Monday
09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 14:00
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5 Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG2 2JY
5 Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG2 2JY
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Friday
10:00 - 17:00
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Reviews

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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems (35)
Wisdom Teeth Removal (17)
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking (14)
Facial Pain (12)
Oral Surgery (9)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

133 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very accomodating, excellent communicator throughout.

18 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Excision of Lesion of Lip
Biopsy of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you. Mutual communication is a key to managing many medical conditions so it is good to know we both achieved this.

20 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Straight forward and easy to organise. Very knowledgeable and skilled.

13 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you. I hope that everything settles down quickly

16 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Delighted to meet Mr Sidebottom. He was thorough, kind and very professional.

19 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Biopsy of Lesions of the Mouth, Tongue, and Gum

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you. I hope the whole process was as stress free as possible.

16 Mar 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Sidebottom puts you at ease and explains everything thoroughly. He helps with pain management and puts you on the road to recovery.

05 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you. Management of jaw joint problems requires an holistic approach to helping with pain, muscle spasm and joint problems. I'm pleased I was able to help

10 Feb 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional friendly experience

05 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems
Facial Pain

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you

10 Feb 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Sidebottom is an exceptional consultant, he explains every aspect clearly from diagnosis to after care. He made me feel so at ease, and took a real interest in my well-being throughout the whole process.

29 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you. I am delighted all has gone well and hope everything continues to stay stable.

31 Jan 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Absolutely exceeded all expectations and listened to my medical issue and advised clearly our next steps. Mr Sidebottom reassured me at every stage throughout the consultation. Just need more Mr Sidebottoms. Thank you ever so much yet again.

16 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Facial Pain
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you for your kind comments. The holistic care of all of my patients is the key to appropriate management.

18 Jan 2024

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

He identified my tmj disorder and gave me exercises and advise on how to cope moving forward..he was very kind and patient.

13 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Problems

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you. I hope matters continue to improve and am happy to support your care moving forwards.

15 Dec 2023

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent experience from start to finish, Mr Sidebottom was fantastic and the care I received from both him and his team was first class-many thanks!

20 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Wisdom Teeth Removal

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you very much. I will pass your comments on to BMI Park Hospital.

21 Nov 2023

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very happy with everything, he explained everything throughout, a credit.

15 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Impacted Canine Removal

Reply from Andrew Sidebottom

Thank you for your kind comments

17 Nov 2023
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Endorsements

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (6)
TMJ Surgery (6)
Wisdom Teeth Removal (5)
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking (5)

6 endorsements

I have worked as a colleague with Mr Sidebottom for approx 20 years. He is a leading national authority on TMJ dysfunction. He is my go to colleague for oral or maxifacial problems. I have never been disappointed by his professional and personal care. Highly recommended.

07 Apr 2023
Endorsed for
TMJ Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking
+ 9 more

Professor Anshul Sama

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

Mr Sidebottom is an excellent Consultant who cares holistically for his patients. He is nationally and internationally recognised in his subspecialty area of expertise (temporomandibular surgery) and has trained a generation of clinicians in this field. I regard him highly and am fortunate enough to be able to draw on his extensive experience as a colleague. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to any patient.

03 Mar 2022
Endorsed for
TMJ Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Wisdom Teeth Removal
+ 32 more

Mr Ross Elledge

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Is a colleague

Mr Sidebottom provides excellent care for patients who have TMJ problems and require a specialist opinion and treatment. He is my "go to" colleague for this group of patients.

03 Mar 2022
Endorsed for
TMJ Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking
+ 4 more

Mr Malcolm Cameron

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
I have referred patients to them

Mr Sidebottom is an experienced consultant and goes above and beyond for his patients. I have known Andrew for several years now and he is always helpful to patients I refer him, who speak highly of him. Keep up the great work!

03 Mar 2022
Endorsed for
TMJ Surgery
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Pain and Clicking
+ 4 more

Mr Anand Kasbekar

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
Is a colleague
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Most recent articles

Read articles from Mr Andrew Sidebottom explaining process of procedures and other important things you should know before choosing your provider.

BMJ Best Practice Temporomandibular Disorders

A review on assessment and management of temporomandibular disorder aimed at the General Medical Practitioner - GP

15 August 2023

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TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT (TMJ or Jaw Joint) DISORDERS – A PATIENT’S GUIDE

30 October 2023

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What are Mr Andrew Sidebottom's reviews like?

Mr Andrew Sidebottom's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 133 reviews

What languages does Mr Andrew Sidebottom speak?

Mr Andrew Sidebottom speaks English

Where is Mr Andrew Sidebottom located?

Mr Andrew Sidebottom primarily practices at Spire Nottingham Hospital, located at Tollerton Lane ,Tollerton, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG12 4GA
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What are Mr Andrew Sidebottom working hours?

Mr Andrew Sidebottom is working Monday (09:00 - 13:00, 09:00 - 13:00), Tuesday (10:00 - 14:00, 10:00 - 14:00), Wednesday (10:00 - 18:00), Thursday (10:00 - 14:00), Friday (10:00 - 17:00)

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