Mr Robert Grounds

Qualifications

MBBCh, BSc, MEd (Dist), FRCS

GMC number: 7137899

Practising since: 2011

Specialties

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Consultation times

  • Thursday AM
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About

Mr Robert Grounds is a fellowship-trained Consultant ENT Surgeon who specialises in ear conditions at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (Brighton, Worthing and Haywards Heath).

Ranking as one of the top ear surgeons in the country, he was awarded the TWJ Prize at the end of training to gain international experience in the most complex ear, hearing, and balance surgeries. His training in Canada taught him advanced, innovative, and modern techniques that were not routinely used in the NHS or the UK, which he has then been able to bring back to offer to patients here.

As a researcher, he has published widely and teaches ENT doctors. He emphasises compassionate care rooted in personal experience.

His practice incorporates all ENT conditions for both adults and children (paediatric training at Great Ormond Street Hospital), but his special interest is in ear conditions (Otology), including:

  • Hearing loss
  • Ear infections
  • Implantable hearing aids
  • Balance conditions
  • Tumours of the ear/balance organs
  • Tinnitus
  • Fullness of the ear
  • Eustachian tube dysfunction

His general experience includes all manner of ENT Conditions, such as tonsillitis, epistaxis (nose bleeds), sinusitis and hoarse voice.

Special interests

ENT Consultant able to treat all manner of ENT conditions.

Other interests

Additional training in adult and children's ear, hearing and balance conditions.

Personal interests

Classically trained musician (Piano, Guitar, Double Bass, Voice) interested in production and recording. He understands the impact of ENT conditions on music and how best to manage these.

Having had to undergo extensive ear surgery himself as a child he is able to truly empathise with patients with ear conditions and understands how difficult it can be for patients suffering with hearing and balance problems.

His other hobbies include cooking, travel, and experiencing new cultures and working with medical and education-based charities.

Finally, as a husband and father of two young children, he keeps busy in his spare time with this family.  He ensures that all patients would receive the same standard of care that he would want for his own family.

Languages spoken

English

Locations Mr Robert Grounds works with

Related experience

Research

His research has been published in scientific Journals, including the British Medical Journal (BMJ), Royal College of Surgeons Journal and numerous ENT Journals.

His research has focussed on:

  • Tonsillectomy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Nose bleeds
  • Sinus infections
  • Ear pain
  • Trauma to the ear (Temporal bone fracture)
  • Techniques for improving surgeons training and efficiency. 

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
  • ENT-UK
  • British Society of Otology (BSO)
  • British Skull Base Society (BSBS)

Other posts held

  • Substantive ENT Consultant in Brighton, Worthing and Haywards Heath

Insurers Mr Robert Grounds works with

Mr Robert Grounds works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA

Declaration

Mr Robert Grounds has the following interest in this hospital/ another Nuffield Health hospital or the company:

Mr Robert Grounds does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Robert Grounds does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.