MbChB, BSc(hons), DLO, MD, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
29 years of experience
Manchester, M20 2AF
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29 years of experience
Manchester, M20 2AF
(+1 more)
14 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Damir Kosutic, Mrs Mira De Kruijf and 5 other professionals
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Professor Bruce is an ENT surgeon providing Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat & Adult Otology services. He completed a Paediatric ENT Fellowship at the Evelina Children's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, London, before returning to complete his training in Manchester. As a specialist Paediatric ENT surgeon he manages all aspects of ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders in children in his NHS practice at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. He is regularly asked to deliver lectures at major international medical conferences reflecting his reputation as a first-class Paediatric ENT surgeon. He is one of the leading Paediatric ENT researchers in the UK holding several prestigious grants.
Professor Bruce provides a service for adults and children with hearing loss, ear infections and other ear problems. He provides a comprehensive hearing implant service, including Cochlear Implants and Bone Conduction Implants (e.g. Osia)/Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. In 2022, he delivered the preeminent lecture in cochlear implantation (Graham Fraser Memorial Lecture) and previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cochlear Implants International Journal.
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General Medical Council
No. 4419992
University of Manchester
Medicine
Graduated 1997
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£140170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
Spire Manchester Hospital 170 Barlow Moor Road, Di, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
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Professor Iain Bruce maintains a friendly, professional, and reassuring manner with patients and their families. He provides clear explanations and demonstrates excellent expertise throughout consultations and procedures. Improved sleep, better hearing, and an enhanced quality of life are common patient outcomes. Prominent procedures include tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and grommet insertion.
Incredibly thorough. Professor Bruce was kind and considerate walking me through every step of the process. Every stage was handled with no fuss and at speed. Through from diagnosis to post operative consultation, Professor Bruce is a delight. Can’t recommend him enough!
Professor Ian Bruce was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. He carried out my son’s adenoid removal and grommet surgery, and I couldn’t be happier with the care we received. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and made us feel completely at ease. His professionalism, knowledge, and kind manner gave us so much confidence throughout the whole process. The results have been incredible. We’ve already noticed a huge improvement in my son’s hearing and speech, and he’s so much happier. Choosing to have the surgery with Professor Bruce was one of the best decisions we’ve made, and I’m so grateful for the excellent care he provided. I would highly recommend Professor Ian Bruce to any parent looking for an exceptional ENT specialist. Thank you so much for everything.
I am writing this report to express my utmost gratitude and highest praise for Professor Bruce, who performed my son’s tonsillectomy with absolute excellence, precision, and compassion from start to finish. Every aspect of his care and surgical work was flawless, and the outcome has been nothing short of outstanding. From our very first consultation, Professor Bruce demonstrated deep expertise, clarity, and genuine care. He took ample time to explain the procedure in simple, reassuring terms, answered every question we had in thorough detail, and made sure we fully understood what to expect putting both my son and me completely at ease. His calm, confident manner instantly built our trust, and we knew we were in the best possible hands. The surgery itself was performed perfectly, with no complications whatsoever. Professor Bruce’s skill and precision were evident in every step, and he ensured the process was as smooth and low-risk as possible. Post-operatively, he remained fully attentive, checking in regularly, giving clear, easy-to-follow guidance for recovery, and addressing even the smallest concern promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks entirely to Professor Bruce’s exceptional skill, careful planning, and dedicated care, my son’s recovery has been remarkable far faster and smoother than we anticipated. He experienced minimal discomfort, healed quickly, and has returned fully to his normal, active life with no issues at all. The difference in his health, energy, and comfort since the procedure is incredible, and we owe this entirely to Professor Bruce’s outstanding work....
Read moreI can’t rate Professor Bruce and his team highly enough. I had two of my children undergo tonsil and adenoid removal on the same day, and the entire team were calming, professional, friendly, and supportive throughout. The procedure itself was quick, and their recovery has been amazing. As a parent, having your children go in for surgery is incredibly nerve-racking, but I genuinely felt they were in the best possible hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust them again.
Professor Iain Bruce recently performed a tonsillectomy on my 11-year-old son, and we couldn’t be happier with the care we received. From the initial consultation to the operation, the waiting time was just one month, which was excellent. The procedure went smoothly, and the post-operative follow-up a week later was reassuring. Professor Bruce and his team were professional, caring, and made the whole experience much easier for both my son and us as parents. We would highly recommend him.
Professor Bruce was very friendly, he listened to any concerns we had and explained why certain things were happening and what his findings were. Also explained clearly a plan going forward.
Professor Iain Bruce is an excellent consultant whose expertise and calm, professional manner made a real difference to our son’s care. From our first meeting, he was confident, friendly, and easy to talk to. He explained everything clearly and showed real patience with both us as parents and with our 11‑year‑old. He operated on our son with great professionalism, and the procedure was a complete success. Throughout the process, he remained reassuring, attentive, and focused on achieving the best outcome. I would strongly recommend Professor Iain Bruce. If you need his help, you can be confident you’re in very capable hands.
Professor Bruce performed myringoplasty (ear drum repairs) on my twins. He explained the procedures in an age appropriate way to them, was kind, empathetic and professional. I have no hesitation in recommending him.
Professor Bruce is clear, thorough and extremely good when dealing with my young daughter.
Highly regarded as one of the best experts in the field, prof Bruce has treated me as a patient recently and was super responsive, accurate, reassuring, kind and provided highest level of care. I would recommend him to all of my patients, friends and family, overall fantastic experience!
12 Jun 2025
Mr Damir Kosutic
Plastic SurgeonIain is an absolutely exceptional ENT surgeon. His practice is entirely patient-centred and evidence based. I wouldn’t hesitate to take my son to him, and in fact, I have!
21 Mar 2023
Mrs Mira De Kruijf
ENT SurgeonHighly recommend paediatric ear surgeon
27 May 2022
Mr Rohit Kumar
ENT SurgeonProfessor Bruce is an excellent paediatric ENT surgeon.
27 May 2022
Mrs Archana Jaiswal
ENT Surgeon
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Professor Iain Bruce's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 410 reviews.
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Professor Iain Bruce speaks English
Where is Professor Iain Bruce located?
Professor Iain Bruce primarily practices at Spire Manchester Hospital, located at 170 Barlow Moor Road,, Manchester, United Kingdom, M20 2AF
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Professor Iain Bruce is working Wednesday (17:15 - 20:00), Thursday (08:00 - 18:00)
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