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Mr Ram Moorthy
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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Overview
Mr Ram Moorthy is a Consultant ENT Surgeon at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, based at Wexham Park Hospital. He undertakes a full general ENT practice for adults and children with an emphasis on salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and swallowing disorders. Ram’s long-standing interest in medical education led him to become a Clinical Tutor at Wexham Park Hospital, where he is responsible for all postgraduate medical training. He is also the Training Programme Director for ENT in the Oxford Region.
Notably, Ram is Deputy Chief of Service for Specialty Surgery at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. He is Honorary Consultant Head & Neck Surgeon at Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he is a core member of the head and neck cancer team. Ram has also held a number of high profile positions at the British Medical Association including Chairman of the UK Junior Doctors Committee and Deputy Chairman of the Board of Science.
GMC Number
4639222
Medical Experience
Chair of Private Practice Committee – ENT UK
ENT Training Programme Director – Health Education England
Consultant ENT Surgeon – Princess Grace Hospital
Deputy Chief Of Service Speciality Surgery – Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Honorary Consultant ENT Surgeon – Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Training & Qualifications
MBBS
Specialisms and Areas of Interest
General Practice, ENT Surgeon
Publications
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Laryngitis
Laryngitis symptoms often get worse during the first 3 days but can usually be managed at home. In most cases, laryngitis is a temporary condition that goes away by itself within 1 to 2 weeks.