Mr Ricky Pal
Qualifications
MBBChir, MA (Cantab), MD, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
GMC number: 6064810
Practising since: 2003
Specialties
ENT (Otolaryngology)
Consultation times
- Thursday PM
- Overview
About
Mr Pal is a fellowship-trained Consultant Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon, managing all aspects of ENT. He currently practices at Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital, The Beaconsfield Clinic and within the NHS at The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He has a specialist interest in paediatric ENT, seeing children of all ages, and endoscopic ear surgery (otology).
Mr Pal graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2003, earning a double first-class degree. Following his studies, he undertook specialist training in London, Manchester, and Oxford, gaining experience at renowned teaching hospitals, including the Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and The John Radcliffe Hospital.
Mr Pal has an outstanding record of recognition in his field. He was awarded the Royal Society of Medicine Gold Medal for ranking first in the national intercollegiate FRCS ORL-HNS examination across GB and Ireland. After completing his training in the UK he further honed his expertise through a fellowship in Vancouver, Canada, at BC Children’s Hospital and The University of British Columbia (2016–17) prior to taking up his current substantive position.
Find our more on Mr Pal's website here.
PA contact:
01494
683 143
info@entoxfordandbucks.com
Special interests
- General adult and paediatric ENT including tonsillitis and assessment of throat symptoms and neck lump
- All aspects of specialist paediatric ENT
- Otology including ear infections, hearing loss, ear drum perforation repair endoscopically
- Sinusitis and nasal polyps including endoscopic sinus surgery.
Other interests
- ENT conditions in children with cleft palate
- Education/lecturing
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Ricky Pal at Nuffield Health
- Turbinectomy
- Ear pinning cosmetic surgery (Pinnaplasty)
- Adenoidectomy
- Deviated septum (Septoplasty)
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Ear drum repair (Myringoplasty)
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Antral washout
- Tonsillectomy
- Excision of skin lesion
- Mastoid surgery
- Microsuction earwax removal
- Submandibular gland removal
- Head and neck surgery
- Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) using COBLATION™ Plasma Technology
- Grommet insertion
- Nasal polypectomy
- Middle ear surgery
Locations Mr Ricky Pal works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Pal has undertaken basic scientific research, leading to the award of Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Manchester in 2015. He has also presented at numerous international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals, and contributed several invited book chapters.
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
- ENT UK
- British & European Association of Paediatric Otolaryngology (BAPO, ESPO)
- British Society of Otology (BSO)
Other posts held
- Consultant ENT Surgeon, The John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Declaration
Mr Ricky Pal does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Ricky Pal does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Ricky Pal does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.