Miss Hannah Lancer is a specialist ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon at Droitwich Spa Hospital, with a particular interest in otology, hearing and ear surgery. She offers specialist assessment and treatment for a range of ear conditions, with a focus on providing personalised care tailored to each patient's needs.

Following her specialist training, Miss Lancer was awarded the prestigious TWJ Otology and Neurotology Fellowship in Vancouver, Canada, where she further developed her expertise in complex ear surgery.

Miss Lancer graduated from the University of Sheffield and completed her Core Surgical Training in the London Deanery before moving to the West Midlands for Higher Surgical Training. Alongside her private practice at Droitwich Spa Hospital, she undertakes her NHS practice at Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Throughout her career, Miss Lancer has developed a broad range of ENT skills, with extensive experience in assessing and treating ear conditions. Her interest in ear surgery began at medical school, where she undertook specialist ENT electives in the USA at UCLA, Johns Hopkins and the House Institute. She has continued to build on this experience through specialist training, research and teaching.

Alongside her clinical practice, Miss Lancer has a strong interest in research and academic medicine. She has published 18 journal articles and presented her work at more than 50 national and international meetings.

Teaching and education are also important parts of Miss Lancer's career. During her Higher Surgical Training, she ran the West Midlands ENT Emergency Course, welcoming doctors from across the UK. She continues to teach medical students, examine undergraduate medical students and contribute to national ENT courses as faculty. She also mentors junior doctors through regional and national programmes.

Miss Lancer has a particular interest in surgical leadership and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership. During her training, she has taken on several leadership and management roles alongside her clinical and academic responsibilities.

Passionate about supporting the next generation of doctors and surgeons, Miss Lancer also volunteers to speak to school pupils about careers in medicine and surgery.

At Droitwich Spa Hospital, Miss Lancer is committed to providing individualised care, recognising the impact that ear and hearing problems can have on everyday life, communication and wellbeing. She aims to ensure that every patient feels informed and supported, with clear explanations and guidance throughout their treatment, helping them make confident decisions about their care.

Clinical Interests

• General ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions

• Otology (ear conditions and diseases)

• Endoscopic ear surgery

• Tympanoplasty (eardrum repair)

• Ossiculoplasty (repair or reconstruction of the small bones in the middle ear)

• Cholesteatoma surgery

• Stapes surgery

• British Medical Association

• General Medical Council

• ENTUK

• British Society of Otology

• Royal College of Surgeons of England