MBBCh, BSc, MEd, FRCS
ENT Surgeon
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14 years of experience
Haywards Heath, RH16 1UD
4 connections in healthcare
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14 years of experience
Haywards Heath, RH16 1UD
4 connections in healthcare
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Mr Robert Grounds is a Consultant ENT Surgeon at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, working across Brighton, Worthing and Haywards Heath. Recognised as one of the UK’s leading ear surgeons, he was awarded the prestigious TWJ Fellowship to train in Canada, gaining expertise in complex ear, hearing and balance surgery using modern, advanced techniques not routinely practised in the UK. He now brings these innovations to his NHS practice.
Mr Grounds treats the full spectrum of adult and paediatric ENT conditions, with a specialist interest in Otology; including hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, implantable hearing aids, tinnitus, and Eustachian tube dysfunction. He also has extensive experience managing common ENT problems such as tonsillitis, sinusitis, nosebleeds and hoarseness.
A committed educator and researcher, Mr Grounds has published widely and teaches future ENT specialists. His compassionate, patient-centred approach is deeply influenced by his own experience of undergoing major ear surgery as a child.
Outside medicine, he is a classically trained musician with an interest in music production, as well as a keen cook, traveller, and charity volunteer. As a husband and father of two, he ensures every patient receives the same level of care he would expect for his own family.
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General Medical Council
No. 7137899
Cardiff University
Medicine
Graduated 2011
MB BCh 2011 Cardiff University
BSc
MEd(Dist)
MRCS(ENT)
FRCS(ORL-HNS)
Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
01 / 07 / 2022
How many patients will be eligible for cochlear implantation (CI) on audiological grounds, once the new 2019 NICE guidance takes effect? Evaluation of audiological data for the population of East Kent to estimate cochlear implantation eligibility based on NICE 2019 guidance (TA566) and NICE 2009 guidance (TA166) - PubMed
Published in Clinical Otolaryngology
01 / 07 / 2021
Is surgery about “doing” or “thinking”. A review of current training practices and educational theory.
Published in The Bulletin - Royal College of Surgeons of England
26 / 02 / 2015
Predicting operative duration and implications for list planning: a retrospective analysis of data from 85 adults and 72 children undergoing tonsillectomy.
Published in Clinical Otolaryngology
29 / 09 / 2020
The painful ear - Review article to train GPs how to manage patients with a painful ear
Published in InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for general practice.
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Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 1UD
I had an appointment with Robert Ground as I have been suffering from dizziness since October 2025. I was told the NHS waiting time was 30 weeks which is why I decided to go private. Robert was very kind and knowledgeable about my condition and was adamant he could treat me. He took time to explain what he was doing and why I am feeling the way I am.

Thank you so much for taking the time to review and more importantly thank you for allowing me to part of your care. Kindest regards, Robert Grounds
Robert is a really lovely warm doctor who explains everything really simply and clearly

Thank you for your kind review - really grateful for the feedback. Thank you for involving me in your care and I wish you all the best going forwards Robert Grounds
Mr Grounds always made me feel at ease and explained everything clearly.

Thanks so much for allowing me to be part of your care. Thank you for the kind words. Rob Grounds
Robert Grounds provided an exceptional initial consultation in respect of my ongoing balance issues following a stoke I suffered a year ago. His questioning to find out key areas of my background and relevance to balance issues was impressive. I was pleased that all initial balance tests were completed within the initial consultation and this left me with answers immediately to explain my condition. I was incredibly impressed to receive Robert Grounds full letter just a few hours later via. the portal with a detailed summary of his findings explained in very clear terms which was remarkable. Truly exceptional service from an amazing professional. Highly recommended.

Thank you very much for your kind words. Glad you were satisfied with the service and thank you for choosing us to look after you. Kindest regards, Robert Grounds
Very pleased. Robert Grounds was very pleasant and made me feel at ease. He listened sympathetically and explained treatments very carefully. The purpose of my visit was to gather information on my condition and what the options were. This is exactly what was delivered. Thank you.

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the feedback and for your kind words. It was a privilege to be involved in your care.
A fast and professional service. Mr Grounds gave clear explanations of my symptoms, arranged scans and advised me of my hearing options moving forward. Thank you.

Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a privilege to be involved in your care.
Mr Grounds was very understanding, informative and helpful. He gave me the options open to me but advised me as to the best course of action for my current symptoms, allowing me the opportunity to change my mind should I feel the need, in the future.
Mr Grounds was very helpful and reassuring. He gave me all the options for treatment but was clear in what he thought was best given the symptoms. However he was very open to me changing my mind were I to feel the symptoms became too much to bear.
Mr Grounds has an excellent, friendly and caring character, ensuring total trust. His explanations are clear and understandable without using too much medical jargon and certainly without talking down to me as a patient. I could not have chosen a better consultant.
I had a consultation with Mr Robert Grounds at Nuffield Hospital in Haywards Heath. I was very impressed by the way in which he approached my difficult middle ear problem. He listened to my explanation of the symptoms and gave a clear, detailed and understandable response. Mr Grounds has excellent communication skills and is professional and relatable. He clearly wanted the best outcome for me and I left the consultation with a detailed and structured treatment plan. He very much gave the impression that he was 'on my side' and I left the meeting feeling a lot better and optimistic about my ear issue. I really valued his expertise and the friendly manner in which he dealt with my problem. There are a lot of ENT doctors to choose from and I'm very glad that I chose Dr Grounds. I can highly recommend!

What are Mr Robert Grounds's reviews like?
Mr Robert Grounds's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 10 reviews.
What languages does Mr Robert Grounds speak?
Mr Robert Grounds speaks English
Where is Mr Robert Grounds located?
Mr Robert Grounds primarily practices at Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital, located at Burrell Road, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, RH16 1UD
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Does Mr Robert Grounds accept new patients?
Mr Robert Grounds generally accepts new patients.
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