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Professor Rami Salib

BM BS, BMedSci, DLO, FRCS(ORL-HNS), PhD

ENT Surgeon

32 years of experience

Southampton, SO16 6UY

8 connections in healthcare

5

/5

(35 reviews)

32 years of experience

Southampton, SO16 6UY

8 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Sinusitis
9
Nasal Blockage
8
Nasal Polyps
7

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About Professor Rami Salib

Professor Rami Salib is Chair of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Professor of Rhinology at the University of Southampton. He is also an Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeon at University Hospital Southampton, with specialist expertise in rhinology, facial plastics, and allergy. He is trained in both adult and paediatric ENT practice.

His clinical work focuses on the assessment and management of conditions affecting the nose and sinuses, including allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, chronic rhinosinusitis, complex frontal sinus disease, facial pain, and epiphora. He also manages snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea through dedicated specialist clinics, offering comprehensive assessment and treatment pathways, including sleep studies and CPAP therapy.

Professor Salib performs a range of surgical procedures, including functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), septoplasty, turbinate reduction, rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty, and dacryocystorhinostomy. His practice also includes general ENT procedures such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and grommet insertion, alongside the management of ear and voice disorders.

Professor Salib graduated from the University of Nottingham in 1994 and completed higher surgical training in ENT in the West Midlands and Wessex. He was awarded a PhD from the University of Southampton for research into inflammatory mechanisms in allergic rhinitis and completed a subspecialist fellowship in rhinology and anterior skull base surgery in Amsterdam.

Professor Salib leads an active research programme and contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Link for publications https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5wzp6f/professor-rami-j-salib#publications

Professor Salib runs specialist clinics for nose and sinus allergy and snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. The latter is the only such clinic in the region offering a comprehensive service for the assessment and management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, in conjunction with an experienced sleep physiologist with the ability to arrange private home sleep studies and CPAP therapy.


Subspecialties

  • Otology
  • Rhinology
  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Sinusitis
9
Nasal Blockage
8
Nasal Polyps
7
Deviated Septum
7
Septoplasty
5
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
5
Facial Pain
4
Rhinitis
2
Ear Infections
2
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
2
Ear Wax
2
Balance Problems & Disorders
2
Dizziness
1
Sinus Surgery
1
Brain Tumours
1
Tonsillitis
1
Surgery for Nasal Blockage & Polyps
1
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)
1
Laryngitis
1
Nasal Cautery (Cauterisation)
1
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
1
Breathing Disorders
1
Otitis Externa
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
Vestibular Neuritis
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
Vertigo
Noisy Breathing
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Snoring Problems
Tinnitus
Labyrinthitis
Broken Nose
Smell Disorders
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections
Deafness
Hearing Loss / Impairment
Laryngoscopy
Functional Nasal Surgery
Sore Throat
Ear Wax Removal
Rhinology (Nose)
Tonsillectomy
Nasal Deformities
Adenoidectomy
Nasal and Sinus Cancer
Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
Grommet Insertion
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
Ear Microsuction
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Surgery
EBV (Mononucleosis/Glandular Fever)
Septorhinoplasty
Earache (Ear Pain)
Uvulopalatoplasty (Snoring Surgery)
Tinnitus Assessment and Management

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4095370


Education

University of Nottingham

Physiology & Pharmacology

Graduated 1992

University of Nottingham

Medicine

Graduated 1994

Royal College of Surgeons

ENT Surgery

Graduated 1998

Royal College of Surgeons

Surgery

Graduated 1999

Royal College of Surgeons

Surgery

Graduated 1998

Royal College of Surgeons

Surgery

Graduated 2006

University of Southampton

Medicine

Graduated 2007


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • BMedSci (Upper 2-1 with Hons) University of Nottingham 1992
  • BM BS (Hons) University of Nottingham 1994
  • DLO Royal College of Surgeons of England 1998
  • FRCS (CSiG with Otolaryngology) Royal College of Surgeons of England 1999
  • FRCS (Otolaryngology) Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland 1998
  • PhD University of Southampton 2005
  • FRCS (ORL-HNS) Royal College of Surgeons of England 2006


Additional training

  • Overseas Rhinology Fellowship Amsterdam Medical Centre 2008

Affiliations / memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Association of Otolaryngologists - Head & Neck Surgeons (ENT UK)
  • Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
  • Royal Society of Medicine
  • British Rhinological Society
  • European Rhinology Society

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Arabic

Insurers

  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Bupa
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Healix Health Services
  • The Exeter
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Cigna
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa Global

Fees

  • New appointment

    £250
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Spire Southampton Hospital

Chalybeate Close, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6UY

4.78(624 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 20:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 20:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

Sinusitis
9
Nasal Blockage
8
Nasal Polyps
7

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Rami Salib is professional and clear during patient consultations. He provides calm care for nasal endoscopy and sinus surgery procedures. Patients feel at ease and note improved nasal care after treatment. Prominent themes include sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal blockage, deviated septum, hay fever, and septoplasty.

5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

Mr Salid was exceptionally thorough in his investigation and left no stone unturned. He took the time to explain my situation clearly and patiently, ensuring that I fully understood everything. His professionalism, attention to detail and reassuring manner were greatly appreciated. I felt confident that I was receiving the highest standard of care and am extremely grateful for his expertise and support.

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Reply from Rami Salib
28 Oct 2026
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Thank you very much for the kind words.

5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

Professional friendly approach makes the experience so easy and a calm knowledgeable professional just adds to the relaxed experience

Reply from Rami Salib
28 Oct 2026
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Thank you for the kind feedback.

5
verified patient
27 Oct 2026

Seeing Professor Salib for my nasal surgery was one of the best things I've ever done . I can smell and taste again, I have no nasal congestion or a permanently blocked nose, oh and I can breath again. A massive thankyou , its made me much happier.

Reply from Rami Salib
27 Oct 2026
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Thank you very much for the kind words.

5
verified patient
09 Oct 2026

Prof reviewed my sinus surgery and confirmed everything had healed well and that this was the final follow- up. He was very professional, a good listener, never rushed, and willing to explain - as always.

Reply from Rami Salib
09 Oct 2026
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Many thanks for the kind words.

5
verified patient
05 Oct 2026

I had recent surgery with Prof Salib which went very well. The whole team were professional and supportive. The most recent aftercare appt I attended was a little more involved than I expected, but the relief felt afterwards was worth it. Being able to breathe properly through my nostrils is a new experience for me, and after the removal of excess residual matter at my last appt, the whole feeling in my head has changed for the better.

Reply from Rami Salib
05 Oct 2026
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Thank you for the kind feedback.

5
verified patient
30 Sep 2026

Prof.Salib is very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.

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Reply from Rami Salib
30 Sep 2026
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Thank you for the kind words.

5
verified patient
23 Sep 2026

Excellent treatment and after care from Professor Salib and team. He has a lovely caring manner and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others. Very impressed. Thank you 🙏

Reply from Rami Salib
23 Sep 2026
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Thank you very much for the kind words.

5
verified patient
21 Sep 2026

I cannot recommend Professor Rami Salib highly enough. I have lived with severe and persistent nasal polyps alongside asthma for many years, with a significant impact on my quality of life. What I am most grateful for is Professor Salib’s perseverance. He never simply accepted that I should continue living with debilitating symptoms. He listened, took my experience seriously and continued looking for better treatment options, including biologic therapies, despite the complexities surrounding access to these treatments. Having a consultant prepared to keep advocating for me and searching for a treatment that could genuinely change my quality of life has meant an enormous amount. Throughout, I have felt that Professor Salib sees the person behind the condition, not simply the symptoms. I am deeply grateful for his expertise, persistence and genuine commitment to his patients. When you have lived with a chronic condition for years, having a doctor who refuses to give up on finding a better answer can make all the difference.

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Reply from Rami Salib
22 Sep 2026
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Thank you very much for the kind words and positive feedback. Much appreciated. I am delighted that you are finally doing well, after what has been a really challenging journey for you over the past 10 years. It makes the whole effort and perseverance very worthwhile. I wish you the very best for the future.

5
verified patient
03 Sep 2026

Explain everything in plain, simple terms, the diagnosis, what the doctor observed, and what the recommended procedure actually involves. Lay out the pros and cons of each option, including the surgery itself, so you have a clearer picture for your next conversation with Dr. Salib.

Reply from Rami Salib
03 Sep 2026
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Many thanks for the kind words.

5
verified patient
02 Sep 2026

Prof Salib treated me exceptionally well for an issue with my throat and vocal chords. The treatment he prescribed and advice he gave meant the issue completely resolved itself. Throughout, he explained really well what the problem was. Communication was very good as well when it came to requiring follow up appointments. All incredibly professional.

Reply from Rami Salib
02 Sep 2026
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Many thanks for the kind words.

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Professor Rami Salib's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 35 reviews.

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Professor Rami Salib speaks English and Arabic

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Professor Rami Salib primarily practices at Spire Southampton Hospital, located at Chalybeate Close, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6UY
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