Professor Paul Chatrath offers assessment of throat, voice and swallowing concerns at London ENT. If you are looking for a throat specialist in London, a consultation is an opportunity to discuss your symptoms, understand which investigations may be appropriate and consider your treatment options.
To enquire about an appointment, call 020 3865 7225 or email contact@london-ent.co.uk. Please confirm your preferred clinic and appointment availability with the team.
Throat concerns we assess
Throat symptoms can have different causes. An assessment considers your symptoms and medical history before treatment is recommended. Concerns discussed at London ENT include:
- Persistent or recurrent sore throats and tonsillitis.
- Hoarseness, changes in the voice and vocal cord concerns.
- Difficulty or discomfort when swallowing.
- A feeling of something in the throat, often called globus.
- Persistent throat clearing, irritation or cough.
- Lumps in the neck or concerns about the throat.
Read more about tonsillitis and sore throats, voice problems and throat symptoms. These guides provide general information and do not replace an individual assessment.
When to seek medical advice
Do not wait for a routine private appointment if symptoms need urgent attention. For a sore throat with difficulty breathing, inability to swallow, drooling or severe symptoms that are worsening quickly, call 999 or go to A&E. Seek GP advice if a sore throat has not improved after a week or keeps recurring. See the NHS sore throat guidance for advice on when to get help.
What happens at a throat consultation?
Your consultation includes a discussion of your symptoms, how long they have been present, your medical history and any previous treatment. Bring a list of your medicines and details of relevant tests or referral letters.
Professor Chatrath will assess your concerns and explain whether further examination or investigations are needed. A flexible nasendoscopy may be discussed where appropriate to examine the throat and voice box. Ask what any proposed examination involves, whether it can take place at that appointment and what it will cost.
The next steps depend on the findings. Treatment, further tests, monitoring or referral to another service may be appropriate. Surgery is not needed for every throat problem. If a procedure is recommended, its benefits, risks, alternatives and recovery should be discussed before you decide. Our tonsillectomy guide explains one of the procedures that may be considered for selected patients with tonsil problems.
About Professor Paul Chatrath
Professor Paul Chatrath is a Consultant ENT Surgeon working in London and Essex. He completed medical training at the University of Cambridge and The Royal London Hospital Medical College, followed by higher surgical training in ENT in North London. His MD research examined surface brushings of the larynx to distinguish cancerous from benign lesions.
Read Professor Chatrath’s profile and full CV for further information about his training and experience.
London clinic locations
Our published clinic list includes the Harley Street Clinic at 16 Devonshire Street, London W1G 7AF; 150 Harley Street, London W1G 7LQ; and St John & St Elizabeth Hospital at 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH.
See our hospital and clinic locations for addresses and booking details, including options in Essex. Confirm the location, availability and suitability of the clinic for your appointment when booking.
Consultation fees and payment
Our published self-pay initial consultation fee is £240 for Professor Chatrath’s professional fee. Where a procedure such as nasendoscopy takes place during the initial consultation, the published professional fee is £290. Hospital or equipment charges are separate and may also apply.
Check our current fees and cost information and ask the team for the expected total before booking. If you have medical insurance, check your cover, authorisation and referral requirements with your insurer. Read our insurance and payment information.
Arrange a throat consultation in London
To discuss appointment availability with London ENT, call 020 3865 7225, email contact@london-ent.co.uk or visit our contact page. The team can help with booking, location and fee enquiries.