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About Mr Darren Gillett

Clinical Interests

  • Diagnoses and treats ear, nose, throat, and voice conditions.
  • Performs ear surgeries: grommet insertion, eardrum repair, and tympanoplasty.
  • Treats nose issues: blockages, discharge, smell/taste disorders, nosebleeds, infections, facial pain, and sinusitis (acute/chronic).
  • Conducts nose surgeries: nasal cautery, septoplasty, and SMR (submucous resection).
  • Performs throat surgeries: tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, endoscopy (pharyngoscopy, laryngoscopy, oesophagoscopy), and vocal cord procedures.
  • Performs neck surgeries: lymph node and salivary gland excisions.

Professional Memberships

  • Royal College of Surgeons, England
  • General Medical Council
  • PMP - indemnity 
  • ENT UK

Professional Profile

With over 30 years of experience, Mr Darren Gillett is a highly skilled Consultant Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon specialising in both adult and paediatric ENT care. His expertise spans ear surgery, management of dizziness and tinnitus, sinus disease, rhinitis, and benign head and neck conditions.

Education and Training

Mr Gillett began his medical journey at Guy's and St. Thomas' Medical School, qualifying as a doctor in 1995. Following rigorous training in general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and A&E, he advanced to ENT specialties at leading institutions, including The Royal Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital. In 2008, he was appointed Consultant ENT Surgeon at Homerton NHS Foundation Trust and The Royal London Hospitals.

Current Practice

Mr Gillett provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of ENT conditions. His clinical interests include diagnosing and managing ear, nose, throat, and voice conditions, with a particular focus on:

  • Ear surgeries: Grommet insertion, eardrum repairs, and tympanoplasty.
  • Nose treatments: Addressing blockages, discharge, smell/taste disorders, nosebleeds, infections, facial pain, and sinusitis (acute and chronic).
  • Nasal surgeries: Nasal cautery, septoplasty, submucous resection (SMR), and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
  • Throat surgeries: Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, endoscopic procedures (pharyngoscopy, laryngoscopy, oesophagoscopy), and vocal cord procedures.
  • Neck surgeries: Lymph node and salivary gland excisions.

He treats patients of all ages and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Academic Contributions

A committed educator, Mr Gillett has developed the ENT department at Homerton University Hospital, mentors trainees, and lectures extensively. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in the field.

Mr Gillett's professional website

https://www.darrengillett.com/

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Languages spoken

English

GMC number

4200581
A General Medical Council (GMC) number is a unique ID that shows a specialist is officially registered and approved to practice medicine in the UK.

Qualifications

MBBS, FRCS (ORL-HNS), DLO (Diploma ENT)

Professional memberships

  • Royal College of Surgeons, England
  • General Medical Council
  • PMP - indemnity 
  • ENT UK

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