Mr Hughes was appointed as a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat / Head and Neck / Thyroid Surgeon at University College London Hospitals and Royal Free L

Mr Hughes was appointed as a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat / Head and Neck / Thyroid Surgeon at University College London Hospitals and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trusts in 2015, following a Consultant appointment at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

He graduated from the University of Bristol Medical School in 2000 and received training in Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and General Surgery prior to starting Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) training. His higher surgical training included placements at recognised centres of excellence in London, including The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, Imperial College, University College, and St Bartholomew’s Hospitals. He was awarded the Royal College of Surgeons of England Research Fellowship to undertake basic science research into viral gene therapy for the treatment of cancer, culminating in the award of PhD in 2013.

Mr Hughes completed two Royal College of Surgeons of England accredited fellowships in head and neck surgery, and voice/airway/ swallowing disorders. In 2014 he undertook a travelling fellowship to two international centres of excellence in the USA. Memorial Sloan-Kettering is the top cancer hospital in the USA, and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is a pioneering centre for the use of robotic technology in head and neck surgery. During this time he learnt the very latest minimally-invasive techniques used by world leaders in the field.

Mr Hughes provides a comprehensive adult and paediatric ENT service. He takes pride in not only delivering excellent medical care, but also empathic communication and support. He consistently receives outstanding patient feedback for the care he gives (https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/dr-jonathan-hughes). He has established academic interests and keeps on top of the latest medical advances to offer his patients the best possible treatments.

Jonathan Hughes graduated from University of Bristol Medical School in 2000. He received training in Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery and General Surgery prior to starting his Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) training. His higher surgical training included placements at recognised centres of excellence, including The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear, Imperial College, University College, and St Bartholomew's Hospitals.

During his ENT training, Jonathan was awarded the Royal College of Surgeons of England Research Fellowship to undertake basic science research into viral gene therapy for the treatment of cancer. This research was conducted at the Barts Cancer Institute and culminated in the award of PhD in 2013.

Following ENT training and research, he completed two Royal College of Surgeons of England accredited fellowships forming the basis for his super-specialist interests. The Imperial College Head and Neck Fellowship focused on management of benign and malignant tumours of the head and neck. The North Thames Laryngology Fellowship was based at the National Centre for Airway Reconstruction at Charing Cross Hospital and focused on management of voice, airway and swallowing problems.

In 2014, Jonathan completed a travelling fellowship to two international centres of excellence in the USA. Memorial Sloan Kettering is the top cancer hospital in the USA and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is a pioneering centre for the use of robotic technology in head and neck surgery. During this time he learnt the very latest minimally-invasive techniques used by world leaders in the field of ENT. 

In February 2015 he was appointed as a Consultant ENT / Head and Neck Surgeon at University College London Hospitals and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trusts.

He has published over 30 academic papers and book chapters, and teaches on a number of national and international medical courses.

Areas of interest
General Paediatric ENT including Glue ear, grommets, tonsils and adenoids;
General Adult ENT;
Hearing loss and Tinnitus;
Nasal blockage and Sinus problems, including Endoscopic Sinus Surgery;
Voice and Swallowing problems; Sore throat; Hoarse voice; 
Head and Neck Cancer; Neck lump;
Salivary gland disease;
Parotid and Submandibular gland surgery;
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, including minimal access surgery; Thyroid lump;