BMBCh, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
ENT Surgeon
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19 years of experience
Cambridge, CB24 9EL
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16 connections in healthcare
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by Mr Billy Wong, Mr Rajeev Mathew
Live bookings available
19 years of experience
Cambridge, CB24 9EL
(+2 more)
16 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Mr Billy Wong, Mr Rajeev Mathew
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Mr Rishi Sharma is a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Anterior Skull-Base Surgeon based in Cambridge. His NHS practice is at Addenbrooke's Hospital and he sees private patients Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital.
Mr Sharma completed his medical degree at the University of Oxford in 2006 and completed his postgraduate training in top teaching hospitals in London and East Anglia including St George's Hospital, The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital and Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital. Following his training, he completed two prestigious fellowships in Glasgow and Vancouver, Canada where he completed a fellowship accredited by the American Rhinology Society.
Mr Sharma has clinical expertise in all types of sinus and nasal conditions in both adults and children. He also manages general ENT conditions as well as complex sino-nasal conditions. He also has expertise in the surgical treatment and management of these conditions, including functional endoscopic sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, functional septorhinoplasty, sino-nasal tumour surgery, nasal polypectomy, nose bleeds, CSF leak repairs and endoscopic skull-base surgery.
A large proportion of his practice focuses on revision sinus surgery and expanded approach sinus surgery for the difficult to treat sinus patient who may have failed with more conservative surgical approaches.
He also has research interests in novel surgical techniques and medical therapies for the treatment of sinus disease. He has published several peer-reviewed papers and authored numerous textbook chapters in his field of expertise.
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General Medical Council
No. 6144361
BMBCh - University of Oxford, UK in 2006
FRCS (ORL-HNS) - Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 2016
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Mr Rishi Sharma gives clear explanations, making patients feel at ease and understood. He considers each patient’s unique life situation. Surgery for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty brings quick, major improvements to symptoms. His skills are noted for sinusitis, deviated septum, and many sinus surgeries.
Very good and positive . Mr Sharma made me feel at ease, has a good sense of humour. My surgery went very well and the follow up today with removal of stents was quick and painless
Excellent. I had a fully blocked nose and total loss of smell for about 3 years. Rishi was convinced he could transform my quality of life : I’d have been happy being able to breath properly again. Day surgery followed which cleared out all the pollips and disease. The transformation was extraordinary: instantly I felt less heavy headed and the sense of smell gradually returned. Need to take things steady for 2 weeks following surgery: recovery followed the exact ebb and flow as advised by Rishi. Alongside the return of smell, the sensation of taste was a revelation and I really began to enjoy rediscovering the intensity of flavours: I recall well the depth of flavour from a cup of coffee that really surprised me. Sadly my sense of smell fell away. The had picked up some form of biotic reaction a month later. I called Rishi who assured me that we could get the smell back - that we should press on with a course of antibiotics stating that i would give up on my sense of smell before he did - we have kept at it and am very pleased to report that 3 months later I have fully restored smell and taste: the simple waft of woodsmoke whilst walking outside is just one example of how much quality of life can be gained by sticking at it. Am very pleased.
Having been a life long sufferer of chronic Sinusitus, seeing many ENT specialists along the way and without any real success, I feel enormously grateful to have been put in touch with Mr Sharma. I am now only four weeks post surgery and am already experiencing fantastic results. Knowing the full healing process is between 3 months and a year, I cannot wait for the final outcome. Mr Sharma wants the absolute best outcome for his patients and only accepts the highest standards from himself. From the outset, I knew I was in great hands.

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Recent visit was a post-surgery check up. Progress was assessed and i was fully clear on the outcoms and the path forward. Always felt fully informed and listened too.
Rishi Sharma and I met after being referred by a different doctor following on from a recent CT scan. He was very clear from the start and offered reassurance that came very naturally. He made my concerns feel valid and was willing to listen to the issues I was having. He took on board my current lifestyle including hobbies and career and encouraged them, rather than suggest anything else like I have had previously (I have lost count the amount of professionals that suggested I needed a career change rather than exploring to why I was so unwell). I am pleased mine and Rishi’s paths crossed and I will be forever grateful to him for helping and supporting me so well; not only through the surgery but he has gone above and beyond to support me pre and post surgery too.
Absolutely fantastic experience with Mr Sharma finishing off my Septoplasty by removing both Stents.
I find Rishi Sharma to be an excellent Dr with great communication and very strong at keeping patients at easy and informed.
I was very impressed by Mr Sharma from the initial consultation through to the operation and recovery where the outcome was very successful.
My whole experience with Mr Sharma and his team was fantastic. The whole process was explained in Lehman's terms and not in medical jargon which was helpful in my understanding of the procedure and what was actually going on with the tumor. I was made to feel at ease from the offset and assured of the process to remove the tumor. Mr Sharma explained his plans again on the morning of my operation as was hopeful in achieving the outcome of not having to cut from the outside and was able to remove all from the nasal passage. Honestly very happy with everything and would recommend Mr Sharma instantly.
Very thorough in his work and treatment, no stone left unturned. Highly recommended
Superb and outstanding rhinologist with world class surgical and communication skills.
14 Mar 2025
Mr Billy Wong
ENT SurgeonRishi is an outstanding ENT surgeon and a national expert in sinus surgery. His great strengths are his clear explanation, attention to detail and surgical ability. I would recommend him highly.
09 Jan 2024
Mr Rajeev Mathew
ENT SurgeonWhat are Mr Rishi Sharma's reviews like?
Mr Rishi Sharma's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 53 reviews.
What languages does Mr Rishi Sharma speak?
Mr Rishi Sharma speaks English
Where is Mr Rishi Sharma located?
Mr Rishi Sharma primarily practices at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, located at 30 New Road Impington, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB24 9EL
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