About Professor Hisham Mehanna

Professor Hisham Mehanna is an internationally recognised consultant specialising in head and neck surgery, thyroid surgery and ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions. He sees private patients at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry and The Priory Hospital in Birmingham.
He helps adults with a wide range of conditions affecting the head, neck, throat, thyroid gland, salivary glands and voice box. Patients travel from across the West Midlands and beyond to seek his expertise.

Alongside his private practice, Professor Mehanna holds senior academic and leadership positions at the University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham. He is Chair of Head and Neck Surgery and Director of the Institute of Head and Neck Studies and Education (InHANSE).
His practice combines advanced surgical expertise with a strong commitment to evidence-based care. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual patient, their lifestyle and their personal goals.

Why Choose Professor Mehanna?

Patients choose Professor Hisham Mehanna because of his exceptional experience, international reputation and patient-centred approach.
He has dedicated his career to improving outcomes for people with head and neck conditions. His work covers both common ENT problems and highly complex diseases, including head and neck cancers and thyroid disorders.

Professor Mehanna is known for explaining diagnoses clearly and helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment journey. He believes patients should be fully informed and involved in decisions about their care.
His academic and clinical achievements have earned him recognition worldwide. He has delivered prestigious lectures, held visiting professorships and received numerous honours throughout his career. He has also been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, one of the UK's highest academic distinctions in healthcare research.

Patients benefit from care that combines world-class research knowledge with practical clinical experience. This ensures treatments are based on the latest evidence and best practice.

Hisham's clinical interests include:

• Management of recurrent head and neck and thyroid cancer
• Tonsillectomy and nasal polyps
• Keyhole (endoscopic and minimal access) thyroid and parathyroid surgery
• Difficult/complex head and neck, salivary and thyroid surgery including overactive thyroid (thyrotoxicosis) and retro-sternal goitre (thyroid extending into the chest)
• Voice and laser surgery
• Swallowing problems
• Salivary surgery
• Nasal Allergies

Reputation, Leadership and Memberships

Professor Mehanna is widely regarded as a leader in his field. He currently serves as President of the Head and Neck Cancer International Group, an organisation bringing together national groups from around the world to improve cancer care and research.
He previously served as President of the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists, a leading multidisciplinary organisation for head and neck specialists in the UK.

His election as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences reflects his major contribution to research, education and patient care.
He is also a highly respected educator and keynote speaker, regularly teaching healthcare professionals and contributing to major scientific meetings internationally.

Professional Memberships
Fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences
President, Head and Neck Cancer International Group
Former President, British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists
Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (UK)

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