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About Mr Vel Nandapalan
Personal Profile
Mr Vel Nandapalan is a highly experienced Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon with specialist expertise in skull base, head and neck surgery. With over two decades of consultant-level experience, he offers outpatient services exclusively at Fairfield Independent Hospital, including advanced diagnostic assessments and microsuction ear clearance.
Mr Nandapalan was appointed as a substantive Consultant in ENT Surgery at Mersey & West Lancashire NHS Trust in January 2000, following extensive specialist training across the Merseyside Otolaryngology rotation. His advanced subspecialty training includes prestigious international fellowships in skull base and neuro-otology: a Skull Base Fellowship in Zurich, Switzerland (1999), a Neuro-otology Fellowship in Copenhagen, Denmark (1998), and further training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, USA (1998).
Throughout his career, Mr Nandapalan has remained at the forefront of ENT innovation and education. He is actively involved in research collaborations across Europe and regularly presents at national and international conferences. His academic contributions include lectures and surgical teaching, and he holds honorary positions as a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool and a Surgical Tutor with the Royal College of Surgeons.
At Fairfield Independent Hospital, Mr Nandapalan provides outpatient consultations for a wide range of ENT conditions, including hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, nasal obstruction, sinus problems, throat discomfort, and voice disorders.
Patients under Mr Nandapalan’s care benefit from his calm, professional approach and clear communication style. He is known for explaining medical conditions and treatment options in straightforward, layman’s terms, ensuring patients feel informed and reassured throughout their care journey. His consultations are thorough, and his clinical decisions are guided by the latest evidence and best practice standards.
Mr Nandapalan welcomes referrals for outpatient ENT assessments and procedures, including second opinions and medico-legal evaluations. His commitment to excellence, combined with a compassionate and respectful manner, makes him a trusted choice for patients seeking specialist ENT care.
Mr Nandapalan was appointed as a substantive Consultant in ENT Surgery at Mersey & West Lancashire NHS Trust in January 2000, following extensive specialist training across the Merseyside Otolaryngology rotation. His advanced subspecialty training includes prestigious international fellowships in skull base and neuro-otology: a Skull Base Fellowship in Zurich, Switzerland (1999), a Neuro-otology Fellowship in Copenhagen, Denmark (1998), and further training at the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, USA (1998).
Throughout his career, Mr Nandapalan has remained at the forefront of ENT innovation and education. He is actively involved in research collaborations across Europe and regularly presents at national and international conferences. His academic contributions include lectures and surgical teaching, and he holds honorary positions as a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool and a Surgical Tutor with the Royal College of Surgeons.
At Fairfield Independent Hospital, Mr Nandapalan provides outpatient consultations for a wide range of ENT conditions, including hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, nasal obstruction, sinus problems, throat discomfort, and voice disorders.
Patients under Mr Nandapalan’s care benefit from his calm, professional approach and clear communication style. He is known for explaining medical conditions and treatment options in straightforward, layman’s terms, ensuring patients feel informed and reassured throughout their care journey. His consultations are thorough, and his clinical decisions are guided by the latest evidence and best practice standards.
Mr Nandapalan welcomes referrals for outpatient ENT assessments and procedures, including second opinions and medico-legal evaluations. His commitment to excellence, combined with a compassionate and respectful manner, makes him a trusted choice for patients seeking specialist ENT care.
Paediatric services are not available at Fairfield Independent Hospital, and Mr Nandapalan currently provides Out Patient services only at this location.
Clinical Interests
- Voice disorders
- Thyroid disease
- Sinus surgery
- Rhinology
- Olaryngology
- Otology
- Neurotology
- Head and neck pathology and surgery
- Laryngology
- Allergy problems
Paediatric services are not available at Fairfield Independent Hospital, and Mr Nandapalan currently provides Out Patient services only at this location.
Professional Memberships
- British Medical Association
- ENT UK
- Royal College of Surgeons (London, Edinburgh)
