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Head and neck second opinion service

Our service provides expert-led second opinions to patients, informed by the UK's foremost head and neck cancer specialists. 

About the service

If you have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer, you may be interested in receiving a second opinion. 

Cromwell Hospital is home to one of the UK's largest private head and neck services, led by award-winning consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr Alastair Fry – a sought-after expert in mouth cancer who presents internationally on his surgical and reconstructive work.

Our head and neck cancer second opinion service is delivered by an exceptional team of the UK's leading head and neck experts, including surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists. Collectively, the team will review your case at a multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) and provide their opinion on the best course of action.

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You will have an initial discussion with our head and neck clinical nurse specialist about your diagnosis, medical history, and what you hope to obtain from a second opinion.

The information you provide will then be taken to our fortnightly MDT, where it will be discussed by our team of head and neck consultants which includes surgeons, oncologists, and radiologists.

Why seek a second opinion?

There are many reasons as to why patients might want a second opinion on their cancer diagnosis:

  • They want to understand all treatment options available.
  • They have been told that nothing more can be done for their case.
  • Their cancer has returned following previous treatment.
  • They aren't sure that the diagnosis they have received is correct.
  • They don't feel comfortable or confident with the specialist that originally diagnosed their condition.

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Meet the team

Mr Alastair Fry

Mr Alastair Fry

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Mr Raf Niziol

Mr Raf Niziol

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Mr Asit Arora

Mr Asit Arora

Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon

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Professor Ghassan Alusi

Professor Gus Alusi

Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon

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Jonathan Bernstein

Mr Jonathan Bernstein

Consultant ENT Surgeon

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Professor Christopher Nutting

Professor Christopher Nutting

Consultant Clinical Oncologist

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Dr Gitta Madani

Dr Gitta Madani

Consultant Radiologist

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Dr Ann Sanderson

Consultant Histopathologist

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Our locations

Cromwell Hospital

Cromwell Hospital

164-178 Cromwell Road
London SW5 0TU
United Kingdom

+44 (0)20 7460 5700

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Enquire about a second opinion

Our telephone lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm Saturdays. Alternatively, fill out our appointment request form and we'll be in touch shortly.