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Mr Yakubu Karagama

Mr Yakubu Karagama

ENT Surgeon

London, SE1 9BS

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32 years of experience
Verified profile
32 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.87

41 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.90
Overall Experience
4.88
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.83
Explanation

31 recommendations for:

Laryngoscopy(10)
Voice Problems(3)
Botox Injections(3)
Other(15)

Recent patient review

25 Mar 2024

After many years of not being able to burp, and after seeing many health professionals, Mr...

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About

Mr Yakubu Karagama is an ear, nose and throat surgeon and laryngologist with a private practice at the Alexandra Hospital, Cheadle. His NHS practice is at Manchester University Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary Department of Otolaryngology, where he leads the multidisciplinary specialist voice clinic.

Mr Karagama completed his higher ENT surgical training at Newcastle and specialises in general adult and paediatric ear, nose and throat conditions. He also has a particular interest in professional voice problems, nasal and sinus problems, and has been involved in voice research; in 2005, he achieved an MSc in Advanced Voice Research from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Mr Karagama has presented his research and won prizes at both national and international conferences, including the North of England Otolaryngological Society, the Royal Society of Medicine and the British Association Conference of Otolaryngologists (BACO). He has also authored and co-authored more than 50 publications and has been invited as a keynote speaker internationally.

In addition, Mr Karagama is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Edge Hill Universities and the University of Manchester, where he is the founder and course director of the Manchester Phonosurgery course. He is also an Honorary Fellow at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and was a former Secretary of the British Laryngological Association.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Laryngoscopy (32%)
  • Voice Problems (10%)
  • Botox Injections (10%)
  • Head & Neck Surgery (6%)
  • Tonsillectomy (6%)
  • Others (35%)

Subspecialties
  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Voice Problems
  • Vocal Cord Disorders
  • Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
  • Nasal Blockage
  • Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
  • Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Deviated Septum
  • Ear Wax
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Septoplasty
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery
  • Ear Wax Removal
  • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
  • Grommet Insertion
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4784524


Qualifications

Memberships:

  • British Laryngological Association
  • British Rhinological Society
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • British Voice Association
  • European Laryngological Society
  • International Phonosurgeons Association
  • ENT-UK
  • British Medical Association

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £250
  • Follow-up appointment: £150

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

Location

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HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK

4.78
(3464)
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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4.86
(951)
Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
Mill Lane, Cheadle, United Kingdom, SK8 2PX
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4.8
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40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
40-42 Lee Terrace, London, United Kingdom, SE3 9UD
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Reviews

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Laryngoscopy (10)
Botox Injections (3)
Voice Problems (3)
Head & Neck Surgery (2)
Tonsillectomy (2)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

41 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

After many years of not being able to burp, and after seeing many health professionals, Mr Karagama is the only one who listened and took me seriously. He was very friendly and made me feel at ease when I had to have a camera.

25 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Karagama made me feel very comfortable and regularly updated me with any information sheets/forms relating to the procedure. He was very thorough with his explanations at my original diagnositic consultation and made me very knowledgeable of the whole condition I was suffering from. The day of the procedure was very well ran and Mr Karagama spoke to me pre surgery and explained to me what was going to happen which was very accurate. The procedure itself was painless as I was asleep during it and after it I felt very little discomfort. I would like to thank Mr Karagama for giving my life back.

25 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Botulinum Toxin Injections
Laryngoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

The end to end experience from initial consultation to surgery and follow up has been fantastic. Smooth, efficient and thorough

25 Mar 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent. Mr Karagama had an excellent manner and was happy to answer any questions. I felt very comfortable and aware of what he was doing.

10 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Vocal Cord Disorders
Voice Problems
Laryngoscopy

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Karagama is a kind and respectful consultant who listened to my experience and concerns. After many months of intrusive investigations and no clear explanation for my debilitating gastro symptoms, I stumbled upon R-CPD online. Soon afterwards I met Mr Karagama, who was quickly able to identify my symptoms as being consistent with R-CPD. I had treatment (pharyngoscopy and Botox injections into the cricopharyngeal muscle). This has enabled me to properly burp, and get relief from burping, for the first time in my life. It seems my previous inability to burp was the first domino in a whole host of painful and debilitating gastro symptoms, all of which have disappeared or vastly improved since the surgery. These improvements have been sustained beyond 12 weeks. I am very grateful to Mr Karagama and highly recommend him to patients who have, or suspect they have, R-CPD.

24 Feb 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Karagama is one of the kindest, most understanding surgeons I have ever come across. He listens to you as a patient, takes his time and explains everything and he looked after me through a really difficult time. I travelled all the way from Scotland for treatment with him and I would not hesitate to do so again. I would highly recommend him for any ENT issues and his Practice Manager Jo, is also amazing! She is kind, extremely helpful and really supported me with organising my treatment. Together they made my life a lot easier and I’m extremely grateful to them both for all that they have done to help me recover.

19 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
Voice Problems
Head & Neck Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Really great experience with Mr Karagama. A kind, patient surgeon who really cares about his patients. He managed to inject Botox accurately for my R-CPD despite my small throat aperture. The relief from the symptoms has been amazing.

17 Jan 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I have suffered with not being able to burp all of my life which has often led to having an uncomfortable, sometimes painful stomach after eating. I have tried to sort this problem out but have always been unsuccessful. This experience with Mr Karagama has been brilliant, and I am now able to burp. The procedure was very quick and all went smoothly. I would highly recommend this procedure with Mr Karagama.

12 Jan 2024verified patient

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent doctor, answered all my questions clearly. I felt I was in good hands for my Botox injection for inability to burp and I’m feeling much better now. His PA Jo is also amazing, organised and gets back to you quickly - which is unfortunately quite unusual for medical PAs!

12 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laryngoscopy
Botox Injections

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Dr. Karagama treated me for RCPD and it changed my life! He was wonderful at explaining everything and taking care of me, I was very confident I was in safe hands.

11 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Laryngoscopy
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Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) (1)

1 endorsement

Yakubu is a talented surgeon who is respected for always seeking to improve his surgical armamentarium, hence his worldwide reputation.

07 Jun 2018
Endorsed for
Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

Mr Jay Goswamy

Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)
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FAQ

What are Mr Yakubu Karagama's reviews like?

Mr Yakubu Karagama's overall patient rating is 4.87 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 41 reviews

What languages does Mr Yakubu Karagama speak?

Mr Yakubu Karagama speaks English

Where is Mr Yakubu Karagama located?

Mr Yakubu Karagama primarily practices at HCA UK at The Shard, part of HCA Healthcare UK, located at St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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