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Mr James Anthony McGilligan

Mr James Anthony McGilligan

ENT Surgeon

Hove, BN3 1RD

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37 years of experience
Verified profile
37 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

5.00

10 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

6 recommendations for:

Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery(2)
Deviated Septum(1)
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)(1)
Other(2)

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About

Mr. Tony McGilligan is a Senior ENT Consultant in Brighton and Haywards Heath, whose current practice is centred around minimally invasive endoscopic collaborative surgery, with both eye surgeons and neurosurgeons, in decompressing the orbit and removal of skull base brain tumours.

Mr. McGilligan trained at St Mary's Hospital, London (now Imperial) and completed his general surgery FRCS whilst undertaking postgraduate ENT training in North Thames (St Mary's Charing Cross, Bart's Royal National Throat Nose and Ear, Great Ormond St, Royal Marsden). He also spent a year at MIT, conducting Laser Research which pioneered methods of an early cancer diagnosis; work which was published in Nature, as well as other medical journals.

Outside his clinical work, Mr. McGilligan is committed to academic rigour in his roles as Lead Lecturer in Undergraduate ENT at BSMS. He is an examiner for BM BS finals, for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for MRCS and the European Board of ENT in Vienna. He is regularly invited to lecture at National and International meetings for ENT and more recently on the History of Art at the Royal Society of Medicine with further lectures on History and English Literature.


Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Antral washout
  • Deviated septum (Septoplasty)
  • Diagnostic endoscopy
  • Head and neck surgery
  • Polypectomy
  • Head and neck surgery
  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
  • Endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy DCR with Mr Saul Rajak Consultant Ophthalmologist
  • Endoscopic orbital decompression with Mr Saul Rajak Consultant Ophthalmologist
  • Endoscopic optic nerve decompression with Mr Saul Rajak Consultant Ophthalmologist
  • Submandibular gland removal
  • Middle ear surgery
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Grommet insertion
  • Excision of skin lesion
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adult audiology hearing aid provision
  • Video Consultation
  • General, adult and paediatric ENT
  • Endoscopic management of complex nasal and sinus disease
  • Ear infections
  • Glue ear and hearing loss
  • Nose bleeds
  • Tonsillitis
  • Sleep apnoea
  • Neck lumps
  • Allergy
  • Hearing Loss
  • Tinnitus
  • Dizziness
  • Ear infections and perforations
  • Nasal obstruction and allergy problems
  • Facial pain
  • Sinusitis
  • Nosebleeds
  • Catarrh
  • Throat and neck lumps and pain
  • Voice change including hoarseness
  • Deafness
  • Swallowing disorder (dysphagia)
  • Allergic rhinitis (hayfever)


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (33%)
  • Deviated Septum (17%)
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (17%)
  • Tonsillitis (17%)
  • Vertigo (17%)

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

All conditions and treatments
  • Deviated Septum
  • Tonsillitis
  • Vertigo
  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
  • Broken Nose
  • Deafness
  • Ear Infections
  • Ear Wax
  • Eardrum Perforations
  • Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • Functional Nasal Surgery
  • Grommet Insertion
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Septoplasty

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 3206555


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • MB BS St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London 1987
  • FRCS General Surgery RCS Edinburgh 1992
  • FRCS Otol RCS England 1994
  • FRCS ORL-HNS Intercollegiate RCS 2000

Additional training

Laser Research Fellowship MIT and New England Medical Center, Boston, USA 1997
Head and Neck Oncology Clincal Fellowship Royal Marsden Hospital, London 2000

Professional Societies

  • British Medical Association (BMA)
  • The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
  • British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology (BAPO)
  • British Rhinology Society (BRS)

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

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

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Spire Montefiore Hospital

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2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
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4.83
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Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 1UD
Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 1UD
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4.89
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Warren Road, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 6DX
Warren Road, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN2 6DX
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Reviews

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Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery (2)
Deviated Septum (1)
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) (1)
Tonsillitis (1)
Vertigo (1)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

10 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
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Excellent Doctor

02 Aug 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
Deviated Septum
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Understanding and excellent service and consultation.., plus very prompt reply to follow up emails

01 Jun 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I cannot thank Mr McGilligan enough for his kindness. He gave me his time, reassurance and understanding - he is true professional In every sense. He is articulate, thorough and explains everything in such a lovely manner. I would not hesitate in recommending him.

01 Jun 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have been treated by Mr McGilligan for a number of issues over the past 11 years. I have always felt very well cared for, be it surgical or investigative treatment. Mr McGilligan always makes time to ensure that you are heard and takes into consideration any other underlying health conditions you may have, which could contribute to your issue. I am very grateful for the treatment I have received and I wouldn't hesitate to return to Mr McGilligan for any future ENT issues. I highly recommend him to any patients considering his services.

18 May 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Me McGilligan is personable and thorough. He has given us treatment options for our daughter with all the information and allowed us to make decisions. We are very grateful for his help.

07 May 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Exceptional professional experience with reassuring and explanatory discussion. I was put at ease during every stage of the examination.

06 May 2020verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant in diagnosis and finding the root case of the issue, informative and helpful in explaining the conditions related to the symptoms and providing clarification and treatment, easy and a pleasure to speak with.

01 May 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vertigo

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I couldn’t thank you enough for making me feel very calm about my experience and the operation went as well as it could!

30 Apr 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tonsillitis

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr McGilligan is very polite and professional and is also very friendly and welcoming. He explains everything he is going to do clearly and ensures you understand.

30 Apr 2020verified patient
Patient seen for:
Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Calming, kind presence and allayed my worries.

29 Apr 2020verified patient
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Mr James Anthony McGilligan's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 10 reviews

What languages does Mr James Anthony McGilligan speak?

Mr James Anthony McGilligan speaks English

Where is Mr James Anthony McGilligan located?

Mr James Anthony McGilligan primarily practices at Spire Montefiore Hospital, located at 2 Montefiore Road, Hove, United Kingdom, BN3 1RD
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