Mr Max Whittaker Reviews
View independently published feedback and professional profiles for Mr Max Whittaker, Consultant ENT Surgeon specialising in otology, hearing problems and ear surgery.
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Based on more than 250 independently published patient reviews across current specialist profile information.
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Patient reviews can provide useful context about experiences of communication, assessment and care, but they should not be used as a guarantee of your own medical outcome.
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Review totals and ratings can change as new feedback is published. For that reason, live external profiles should be treated as the current source.
Decisions about treatment should still be based on your individual diagnosis, clinical findings, treatment options and a discussion of risks and potential benefits.
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Patient Reviews
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Themes that appear in independently published feedback
The points opposite are broad themes rather than quotations from individual patients.
Clear explanations
Published feedback frequently describes clear explanations of findings, investigations and treatment options.
Time to listen
Patients commonly describe being able to discuss symptoms and ask questions during consultations.
Professional approach
Professionalism and a calm consultation style are recurring themes within independent feedback.
Careful assessment
Reviews frequently refer to detailed examination and discussion of the clinical problem.
Reassurance
Some patients describe feeling reassured by the explanation of their condition and the proposed next steps.
Ongoing communication
Feedback also refers to communication through investigation, treatment and follow-up.
Reviews are one part of choosing a consultant
Patient feedback can be useful, but other information should also form part of your decision.
Specialist expertise
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Qualifications
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Consultation
Your own consultation is an opportunity to understand the diagnosis, alternatives and whether treatment is appropriate.
Risks and alternatives
Treatment decisions should include discussion of reasonable alternatives, potential benefits and material risks.

Meet Mr Max Whittaker
Mr Whittaker specialises in otology, chronic ear disease, hearing loss and minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery in adults and children.
His advanced training includes Otology and Skull Base Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’, with observerships at the House Institute in California and Toronto General Hospital focused on endoscopic ear surgery.
He holds an MSc with Distinction in Audiovestibular Medicine from University College London and is Clinical Lead in Otolaryngology at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Questions about patient feedback
Independent profiles provide the best place to check the current review count and recently published feedback.
Independent patient feedback is available through external platforms including Doctify and HCA Healthcare UK. Links to these profiles are provided on this page.
Linking to the original independent platform lets you see feedback within its source and avoids presenting only selected quotations.
Independent platforms collect and update information separately. Review totals can therefore differ and can change as new feedback is published.
No. Individual outcomes depend on the condition being treated, the anatomy of the ear, the procedure and other clinical factors. Reviews should not be treated as a prediction of your own outcome.
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