Mr Francis Vaz, Consultant ENT / Head and Neck Surgeon
Personal treatment philosophy:
"I see in excess of 400 patients each year in a Rapid Access Neck Lump Clinic and thankfully, looking at the statistics from this clinic demonstrates that only 9% of these patients have a malignant diagnosis. The patients that do have a malignant lump are rapidly managed with further imaging, biopsy and then the commencement of their definitive cancer treatment. Importantly the 91% who have a benign diagnosis are reassured of this very quickly."
Medical Qualifications
Mr Francis Vaz trained at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals Medical School, London. He undertook higher ENT training in the South Thames region. He was awarded two travelling fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists. Through this he visited institutions around the world to gain experience in international techniques. To complete his training, Mr Vaz undertook the prestigious Head and Neck Cancer Fellowship/Clinical Lecturer post at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia.
Medical Experience
Mr Vaz continues to combine his surgical expertise with his commitment to higher surgical training and education and is an educational supervisor to trainees. He teaches on a number of ENT courses in specialist areas related to Head and Neck Surgery and Voice; Mr Vaz is also an Examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Mr Vaz treats general ENT conditions and has a specialist interest in in Head and Neck Surgery including parotid, thyroid, laryngeal, oropharyngeal, oral surgery and trans-oral laser surgery.
Mr Vaz is a Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon at University College London Hospital (UCLH) and the Harley Street Clinic, London. He offers a Rapid Access Neck Lump Clinic at the Harley Street Clinic which offers a first class ENT and Head and Neck Service.