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Dr Robert Hone

MBBS, MCh, FRCS

ENT Surgeon

18 years of experience

Cranbrook, TN17 4AX

(+4 more)

42 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Luke Dancy, Mr Omar Ahmed and 11 other professionals

4.97

/5

(186 reviews)

18 years of experience

Cranbrook, TN17 4AX

(+4 more)

42 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Dr Luke Dancy, Mr Omar Ahmed and 11 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hearing Loss / Impairment
33
1
Nasal Blockage
21
Tinnitus
14

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About Dr Robert Hone

Robert Hone is a leading ENT consultant surgeon with over 15 years experience. His NHS practice is in East Kent Hospitals and he practises privately accross Kent at One Ashford Hospital, KIMS Hospital, Maidstone and Benenden Hospital.

Mr. Hone is highly experienced and qualifed from the University of London (Guy's Kings & St Thomas' School of Medicine) in 2008. He completed a Batchelor of Science degree in 2005 and attained a distinction for a Master of Surgery in 2015.

Robert Hone offers the highest standard of care and prides himself on always putting his patients first and delivering outstanding care. During consultations, he takes the time to listen to patients' concerns and explore their symptoms, always carrying out a thorough medical history and examination.

Mr. Hone regularly presents academic work at National and International meetings and has had his work published in book chapters, papers, and journals. He is heavily involved in education and is curerntly one of the Foundation Programme Directors for Junior Doctors In East Kent and has been departmental paediactric ENT lead. He is happy to recieve any ENT referral.

Outside of work, he spends time with his family and has a keen interest in sports.

He has clinical interests in the following:

  • Throat and voice disorders, including hoarseness, swallowing disorders, benign throat symptoms, cough, excessive sputum, tonsillitis, snoring and head and neck cancer.
  • Neck conditions, including thyroid and parathyroid disease and salivary gland disorders.
  • Paediatric ENT conditions, including tonsillitis, ear infection, nasal obstruction, hearing loss and enlarged adenoids.
  • Ear conditions, including hearing loss, wax, tinnitus, vertigo and balance disorders.
  • Nose conditions, including rhinitis, hayfever, nose bleeds, sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal blockage, loss of smell and nasal discharge.

Subspecialties

  • Head & Neck Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery
  • Rhinology
  • Adult Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
  • Otology
  • Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(233)
Skill Endorsements
(47)

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Hearing Loss / Impairment
33
1
Nasal Blockage
21
Tinnitus
14
Tonsillectomy
12
9
Sinus Surgery
12
2
Nasal Polyps
11
Sinusitis
10
Ear Infections
9
Septoplasty
8
Ear Wax Removal
8
Sore Throat
7
Ear Wax
6
Vertigo
5
Deviated Septum
5
Thyroid Problems
5
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections
4
6
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)
4
3
Ear Microsuction
4
Tonsillitis
4
Grommet Insertion
4
Neck Lumps
4
Adenoidectomy
3
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
3
Balance Problems & Disorders
3
Parathyroid Disease
2
1
Hoarseness and Other Voice Disorders
2
1
Cysts
2
Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding)
2
Enlarged Lymph Nodes
1
2
Parathyroidectomy
1
1
Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
1
1
Tinnitus Assessment and Management
1
Dizziness
1
Neck Pain
1
Cataracts
1
Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
1
Sebaceous Cyst Removal
1
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
1
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
1
Vestibular Tests
1
Nasal and Sinus Disorder (Sinusitis) Treatment
1
Surgery for Nasal Blockage & Polyps
1
Biopsy Procedures
1
Vocal Cord Disorders
1
Snoring Problems
1
Laryngitis
1
Head & Neck Cancers
1
Head & Neck Tumours
1
Oropharyngeal Cancer
1
Earache (Ear Pain)
1
Investigations for Hearing Loss
1
Dysphasia
1
Salivary Gland Disorders
1
Sleep Disturbance
1
Thyroid Surgery
5
Parotid Tumour
3
Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy)
2
Basal Cell Carcinoma
1
Hearing Assessment and Management
1
Throat Cancer
1
Head and Neck Surgery
1
Cyst Removal
1
Rhinology (Nose)
1
Minor Skin Surgery
1
Salivary Gland Surgery
1
Extracapsular Dissection of Benign Parotid Tumours (Minimally Invasive)
1
Swallowing Problems
1
Rhinitis
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)
Deafness
Tongue Tie
Stridor
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
Laryngology
Laryngeal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Benign (Non-Cancerous) Skin Conditions
Thyroglossal Duct Surgery
Laryngoscopy
Nasal Cautery (Cauterisation)
Swallowing Disorder (Dysphagia)
Submandibular Gland Tumour Surgery
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Smell Disorders
Tracheostomy
Lipoma
Skin Cancer Surgery
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid Cancer
Microlaryngoscopy
Skin Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy
Salivary Gland Cancer
Laryngeal Papilloma Laser Treatment
Otitis Externa
Functional Nasal Surgery
Cancer of the Head, Neck, Mouth, and Tongue
Branchial Cleft Cyst
Septal Perforation
Excision of Benign Lesions
Pharyngitis
Excision of Laryngeal Lesions
Nasal and Sinus Cancer
Labyrinthitis
Surgery of the Larynx for Cancer
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
Chronic Cough
Earlobe Reconstruction
Airway Stenosis
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Surgery
Adenoid Enlargement
Skin Grafts
Branchial Cleft Cyst Surgery
Dysphonia
Tongue Tie Excision
Broken Nose
Skin Lesion Removal (Warts, Verruca, Moles and Skin Tags)
Skin Biopsy
Facial Palsy
Microscopic Laryngeal Surgery
Perforated Eardrum (Ruptured Eardrum)
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Noisy Breathing
Turbinate Surgery
Nasal and Sinus Tumours
Nasal Endoscopy
Facial Pain
Vocal Cord Injection
Dermoid Cysts

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 7014223

Royal College of Surgeons

No. 1046435


Education

University of London

Medicine

Graduated 2008

University of London

Physiology

Graduated 2005

Anglia Ruskin University

Otolaryngology

Graduated 2015


Qualifications

FRCS  Royal College of Surgeons (England)

MCh (otolaryngology) Anglia Ruskin University (Distinction)

DOHNS  Royal College of Surgeons (England)

MRCS Royal College of Surgeons (England)

MB BS 2008 University of London

BSc (PHysiology) UNiversity of London


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Vitality
  • Aetna
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Benenden Health
  • AXA Health
  • Healix Health Services
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • The Exeter
  • The PHC
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • General and Medical

Fees

  • New appointment

    £210
  • Follow-up appointment

    £172
*May vary on location

Locations

Benenden Hospital

Goddard's Green Road, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX

4.87(11,626 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:3014:00 - 17:30
Thursday
Friday
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
09:00 - 12:3014:00 - 17:30
Thursday
Friday
14:00 - 17:30
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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One Ashford Hospital

Kennington Road Willesborough, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0YS

4.88(5,107 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
08:00 - 09:0010:00 - 12:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Spencer Private Hospital Ashford

Spencer Private Hospitals Consulting Suite, Arunde, Ashford, United Kingdom, TN24 0LZ

4.80(2,064 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

KIMS Hospital

Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Kent, United Kingdom, ME14 5FT

4.90(1,819 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
08:00 - 12:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Free Parking
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Sussex Premier Health

The Ridge, St Leonards, Hastings,, Saint Leonards-on-sea, United Kingdom, TN37 7RE

4.93(272 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Hearing Loss / Impairment
33
1
Nasal Blockage
21
Tinnitus
14

Contact

Book

Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr Robert Hone consistently receives praise for his professional, caring, and reassuring approach with patients. He is known for being patient and friendly, listening carefully to concerns. He explains conditions and procedures with clarity, making patients feel comfortable and at ease during consultations, examinations, and surgery. Dr Hone’s expertise leads to effective patient outcomes, including life-changing nasal surgery results, across various adult ear, nose, and throat concerns, particularly those related to hearing.

5
verified patient
03 Nov 2026

Excellent !

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
30 Oct 2026

Very pleasant, had good bedside manner, felt he explained everything I needed to know, arranged my tests and referrals which were fairly quick

5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

Very welcoming and empathic bed side manner. Felt in safe hands all the way. Thank you

5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

A lovely caring man. Was considerate to my needs of me being Self Funding. A lovely bedside manner.

5
verified patient
29 Oct 2026

The same comments apply as before.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

He had time for a paranoid Senior like myself. I was nervous, but tried not to show it. He explained the fees (as I was Self Funding) and guided me through the appointment with Grace and Speed. Thank You Dr. Hone.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
28 Oct 2026

Mr Hone was informative and helpful and he has a lovely bedside manner,

5
verified patient
22 Oct 2026

I had an absolutely excellent experience with Mr Hone! He was very kind, friendly, professional, and empathetic. He is clearly an expert in his field and explained everything to me thoroughly throughout the consultation. I felt immediately at ease and I would not hesitate to recommend him. Thank you.

5
verified patient
21 Oct 2026

POLITE FRIENDLY VERY RELAXED EXPEREIENCE

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
20 Oct 2026

Dr Hone was consulting on my 16 year old daughter and in her words "he listened to me, I felt heard and he was exactly how a doctor should be - knowledgeable, providing information with the right level of empathy and professionalism, I liked him very much"

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Skill Endorsements

Mr Hone is an exceptional surgeon with a combination of first rate surgical.skills, but also fantastic bedside manner. He is first and foremost a patient advocate, and cares deeply about all aspects of his practice.

26 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Tonsillectomy
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections

Dr Luke Dancy

Dr Luke Dancy

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

23 Oct 2026
Endorsed for
Tonsil and Adenoid Infections
Thyroid Surgery
Parathyroid Disease

Mr Omar Ahmed

Mr Omar Ahmed

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

Excellent colleague. Would highly recommend.

28 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Tonsillectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Parotid Tumour

Mr Eugene Omakobia

Mr Eugene Omakobia

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

Rob is a really talented surgeon, an excellent communicator and dedicated doctor. He provides compassionate care to patients with ENT symptoms and conditions

04 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Tonsillectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Voice Disorders (Voice Problems)

MW

Mr David Walker

ENT Surgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Dr Robert Hone's reviews like?

Dr Robert Hone's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 186 reviews.

What languages does Dr Robert Hone speak?

Dr Robert Hone speaks English

Where is Dr Robert Hone located?

Dr Robert Hone primarily practices at Benenden Hospital, located at Goddard's Green Road, Cranbrook, United Kingdom, TN17 4AX
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What are Dr Robert Hone working hours?

Dr Robert Hone is working Monday (08:00 - 09:00, 10:00 - 12:00), Tuesday (14:00 - 18:00, 08:00 - 12:00), Wednesday (09:00 - 12:30, 14:00 - 17:30), Friday (14:00 - 17:30)

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