About Mr Zaid Awad
Consultant Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon
ENT
Sub-specialties: ENT, Neck Lumps, Laser Surgery , Thyroid Cancers, Voice Disorders, Cysts, Neck and Throat Lumps, Ear Nose and Throat, Swallowing Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Apnea, Snoring, Sinusitis, Ear Infections, Hearing Loss, Nasal Obstruction, Head and Neck Cancer, Trans-Oral Robotic Assisted Surgery for Cancer, Laser Microsurgery, Surgery for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
Mr Zaid Awad is a consultant otolaryngologist in London. He completed his higher surgical training in otolaryngology in London, before taking up advanced otolaryngology and head and neck surgery in Adelaide, Australia. A leader in his field, he has the expertise to treat and manage all ear, nose and throat conditions, taking a particular clinical interest in the treatment of head and neck cancer and how it impacts daily life.
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Areas of Expertise
Mr Zaid Awad commonly treats:
- Neck lumps including lymph gland cysts and cancers
- Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer
- Voice disorders
- Nodules and cancer
- Throat lumps including tonsil pathology and cancer
- Swallowing disorders
- Salivary gland lumps
- Sleep disordered breathing including snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
- Sinus infections and chronic sinusitis
About Mr Zaid Awad
Mr Zaid Awad an ENT Surgeon trained in London and works as a full time consultant in the NHS and has a busy private practice. He is highly experienced in managing all Ear Nose and Throat conditions affecting adults and children. He has an excellent track record and patient feedback.
He spent a year as a head and neck surgery fellow in Adelaide, Australia, to gain advanced skills in head and neck cancer surgery and robotics. He visited many renowned international units to further enhance his knowledge and skills in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.
He is an expert in managing all adult and children ear, nose and throat (ENT) related conditions and has a special interest in treating head and neck cancer and its impact on quality of life.
Mr Awad was elected president of the Association of Otolaryngologists in Training in the UK from 2013 to 2015, as well as being the Specialty Training Committee trainee representative in North Thames from 2012 to 2014.
He served as a member of the Specialty Advisory Committee in Otolaryngology, ENT-UK Council, National Selection Committee for higher surgical training, the Intercollegiate Examination Board and the Joint Committee of Surgical Training simulation work group.
Mr Zaid Awad has a specialist interest in head and neck surgery, head and neck cancer, robotics, laser surgery, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, neck lumps, ears, nose and throat infections, thyroid disorders, hearing loss, epistaxis, sinusitis, nasal obstruction, snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea.
Patient testimonial
"Phenomenal surgeon! Such a kind caring and understanding man, I was terrified to have surgery for the very first time and Mr Awad explained everything to me very clearly and was so kind and caring Mr Awad and his team are truly amazing! I will forever be grateful to him and his wonderful kind and caring team who went above and beyond! I can not recommend Mr Awad enough! Such an incredible Surgeon but human being to who really cares for his patience! Thank you again Mr Awad I am truly grateful!"
"I came to Mr Awad with an urgent sinus issue and he was able to help me resolve in a matter of weeks. He is extremely thorough, sat with me explaining scans and possible outcomes, and made me feel comfortable with the whole process. He has vast knowledge and experience and is very calm, cool and collected, which helped diminish my fears the instant I walked in his office. He was always available for my many questions and concerns, even out of the hospital. If you have any ENT issues, Mr Awad is the man to see, he's at the top of his game and is an incredible consultant."
"Basically, he saved/ cured my 10 year ear problem...He is a wizard in his field...A miracle performer...I can not recommend him enough...Thank you Mr Awad"
Mr Awad performed the operation on my lipoma very well I only have a barely noticeable scar about 6 cm long on my neck. The whole process of removing it was handled very well. All was explained so that I was not nervous during the whole process. Thank you Mr Awad.
"Dr Zaid was very polite and explained everything well to me. I felt listened to, and was made comfortable during the visit and the procedure. Would highly recommend this doctor."
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Awards
- Clear Margins Award. Pathos Trial Office 01 Oct 2018
- Nan Blofeld Travelling Fellowship. University College London Hospitals Charity 24 Feb 2015
- HCA International Traveling Fellowship Grant. HCA International Foundation 29 Oct 2014
- Best multidisciplinary research proposal award. Research Skills Development, Imperial College, London 17 Jan 2014
- Inspiring Young Scientists Award. Research Skills Development, Imperial College, London 17 Jan 2014
- Surgical Training Research Grant. Association of Surgeons in Training 21 Nov 2013
- Workforce development initiatives grant for Simulated Theatre Environment. Health Education England 02 Oct 2013
- Royal College of Surgeons Research Fellowship Grant. The Royal College of Surgeons of England 04 Jul 2013
- Alex Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowship. The London Symposium, Imperial College, London 06 Sep 2012
- Innovations Kick Start Research Grant. Medical Engineering research kick-start scheme 27 Feb 2012
- De Jode Fund Prize, three times, Whipps Cross University Hospital Trustees 8 Jun, 27 Sep 2010 and Jan 2012
- Whipps Cross University Hospital research grant. Whipps Cross Hospital Research and Development Department 12 Apr 2011
- Simulation and Technology-enhanced Learning initiative grant. London Deanery 05 Oct 2011
- Alice Maud Hall Travel Prize, twice. The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital 11 Aug 2010
Memberships
- Royal Society of Medicine, council member
- ENT UK, British Association of Otolaryngologists, Head and Neck Surgeons
- British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists
- American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and American Head and Neck Society
- British Rhinological Society
Research Highlights
Mr Zaid Awad
Key Publications
- Swallowing outcomes in patients following endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy with primary closure, A Williamson, D Scholfield, Z Awad. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 101 (5), NP226-NP230 1 2022. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=v-aHWzgAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=v-aHWzgAAAAJ:yD5IFk8b50cC
- Feasibility of free flap reconstruction following salvage robotic-assisted resection of recurrent and residual oropharyngeal cancer in 3 patients, A Williamson, M Haywood, Z Awad. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 100 (10_suppl), 1113S-1118S 9 2021, https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=v-aHWzgAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=v-aHWzgAAAAJ:dfsIfKJdRG4C
- Malignant salivary gland tumours: Single-centre experience of 108 patients. A Malik, Y Devabalan, J Bernstein, Z Awad, D Gujral, S Partridge. Clinical otolaryngology: official journal of ENT-UK official journal of … 1 2021. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=v-aHWzgAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=v-aHWzgAAAAJ:b0M2c_1WBrUC
- Incidental uptake of fluorodeoxyglucose in the Waldeyer’s ring and risk of oropharyngeal malignancy I Bujoreanu, D Gujral, K Wallitt, Z Awad. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 1-8 1 2021. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=v-aHWzgAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=v-aHWzgAAAAJ:f2IySw72cVMC
- Treatment package time and Hb in head and neck SCC treated with surgery and post-operative RT. C Blake, B Hunter, Z Awad, D Gujral. Radiotherapy and Oncology 161, S822. https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=v-aHWzgAAAAJ&sortby=pubdate&citation_for_view=v-aHWzgAAAAJ:bFI3QPDXJZMC
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Mr Zaid Awad is a consultant otolaryngologist in London. He completed his higher surgical training in otolaryngology in London, before taking up advanced otolaryngology and head and neck surgery in Adelaide, Australia. A leader in his field, he has the expertise to treat and manage all ear, nose and throat conditions, taking a particular clinical interest in the treatment of head and neck cancer and how it impacts daily life.