Mr Al-Lami went above and beyond to reassure and help — he has a great patient relationship. My surgery proved to be far more complicated than originally thought, but I came through it with Mr Al-Lami's skilled surgical skills. He was the best health care professional I encountered in my year-long cancer battle and comes highly recommended.
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Mr Ali Al-Lami
BSc (1st Hons), MBBS (Distinction), MSc (Distinction), MRCS, DOHNS, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
I am a consultant ENT/Head and Neck surgeon based in the South East of England with over 15 years experience. I am also a lifelong ENT patient since childhood which shaped my career aspirations. Having had my tonsils and adenoids removed as a child, two mastoid ear operations, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty and eustachian tube balloon dilatation for nasal and ear symptoms as an adult, I can empathise with patients with ENT symptoms.
I enjoy travelling, cycling, playing tennis, swimming and spending time with my young family, including baking cakes with my wife and 2 beautiful daughters.
I graduated from the University of London and completed a BSc at the University of Leeds in Anatomy, achieving distinctions and first class grades in all of my 6 undergraduate years. I won the ENT medical student prize. I completed a postgraduate Masters degree with Distinction in International Health Management & Leadership from the University of Sheffield. I have won postgraduate prizes including the prestigious annual ENT Masterclass International Conference silver medal for a research project that contributed to national guidelines.
I had tertiary level paediatric ENT training at Great Ormond Street children's hospital where I learnt the coblation technique for tonsils and adenoids removal. I completed a prestigious, nationally appointed fellowship at Guy's hospital in head & neck, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, including robotic surgery.
I led and established the Head & Neck Robotic Programme in Kent. I am academically involved having published over 15 research papers in peer reviewed journals. I am frequently invited to give lectures and as a faculty in courses having organised many courses myself.
I seek excellence and offer you a personalised care of the highest quality to help you and your family at your time of need using my experience as an ENT doctor, a surgeon and a patient.
Ali's testimonials
Some recent testimonials.
Dr Al-Lami gave me plenty of time to ask any questions, and our discussion about next steps felt clear and at a pace that felt appropriate. He was warm and friendly throughout and I felt the consultation was very collaborative. He explained my options clearly and was transparent with the information he provided. I left feeling heard, understood and clear about the next stage of my treatment.
Amazing specialist. I went to him with some very weird and wonderful symptoms. After previously having an MRI and being told it was probably in my mind — and as I am self-funding — I was desperate to get answers, as it was so painful and debilitating. After hearing my symptoms he said he thought I had Eagle syndrome, a very rare condition not many people have heard of. I had a CT scan, the best way to diagnose it, and it was confirmed. I'm so glad I went to him with all his knowledge and expertise; otherwise it can take months, if not years, to get a proper diagnosis. I would recommend him 100%. His bedside manner was welcoming and he was genuinely sympathetic with what I was going through.
Having shared our concerns regarding our daughter, Mr Ali Al-Lami showed great empathy and listening toward our concerns. He made time for our questions, which was appreciated.
My appointment was based on Dr Al-Lami being able to complete an operation I am on the NHS wait list for. He was very clear about what the operation would entail and what I could expect. He had no hesitation in arranging a date for me to get this done, and was apologetic it wasn't sooner. I took great confidence away from my appointment and look forward to getting this done.
Mr Ali Al-Lami has a kind, caring and understanding manner. His explanations were clear and I felt confident about the upcoming treatment plan.
Mr Al-Lami was professional, understanding and caring. My consultation was reassuring, thorough and everything I expected.
I had an excellent experience with Ali. He was very professional and showed great care and attention while working with my daughter. His approach was not only effective but also engaging, making her feel comfortable and supported. This is truly how interactions should be handled. I appreciate his dedication and the positive impact he had on her.