Ms. Yasmin Abbas

MBChB BSc DOHNS FRCS(ENT)

Yasmin Abbas in operating theatre

Qualifications

Ms. Yasmin Abbas is an experienced and highly qualified ENT Otology Consultant, specialising in ear disorders, hearing loss, and ear surgery. With a robust academic foundation, Ms. Abbas holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Material Engineering from the University of Nottingham and a medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Warwick. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) with a focus on Otolaryngology (ENT) and Head & Neck Surgery.

Patient-centric care

Ms. Abbas is passionate about providing patient-centred care, using innovative techniques such as endoscopic ear surgery and balloon eustachian tuboplasty, which enable faster recovery and more effective outcomes. Her clinic offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including bone conduction hearing implants, local anaesthetic grommet insertion, and specialist paediatric otology services.

Patients can expect a compassionate, informed, and collaborative approach from Ms. Abbas, who is committed to delivering the highest standard of care. Whether you are seeking treatment for complex ear conditions or general ENT concerns, Ms. Abbas’ extensive knowledge and patient-focused methodology will ensure you receive the best possible treatment.

Research & Education

In addition to her clinical expertise, Ms. Abbas is deeply involved in research and education. She is the Principal Investigator for the STARFISH NIHR UK-wide RCT on sudden sensorineural hearing loss at her NHS practice, and she has led various projects aimed at improving patient outcomes in otology. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at national and international conferences. Ms. Abbas is also a dedicated educator, having organised and led numerous training courses for junior doctors and ENT specialists.

  • Management of benign oesophageal strictures. - published 30 April 2020.
  • Audiologist-led screening of acoustic neuromas in patients with asymmetrical sensorineural hearing loss and/or unilateral tinnitus: our experience in 1126 patients. Authors: Y Abbas, G Smith, A Trinidade The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2018 Sep;132(9):786-9.
  • Incidental mastoiditis on magnetic resonance imaging scans: clinical relevance and cost implications. Authors: Y Abbas, H Yuen, A Trinidade, G Watters The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 2018 Nov;132(11):1010-2.
  • Intratympanic steroid use for sudden sensorineural hearing loss: Current otolaryngology practice. Authors: Matt Lechner, Liam Sutton, Mark Ferguson, Yasmin Abbas, Jas S. Sandhu, Azhar Shaida Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2019 Jun;128(6):490-502.
  • Pediatric otosyphilis—An unusual cause of conductive hearing loss. Authors: Zoya Arain, Yasmin Abbas, Ashok Adams. Radiology case reports. 2020 Jan 1;15(1):65-70.
  • Surgical palliation in poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma of the hypopharynx: Case report. Authors: Fiorini FR, Abbas Y, Mukhopadhyay S, Tatla T. Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2021 Oct 5:e1558.
  • The Utility of Contrast-Enhanced 3D-Real IR MRI in the Diagnosis of Endolymphatic Hydrops - a Retrospective Study of a Newly Implemented Clinical Service at a Tertiary Centre. Authors: Jawad Abdulla, Yasmin Abbas, Sofia Otero, Simon Morley, Susan Jawad, Charlotte Agrup, Hala Kanona, Journal of International Advanced Otology, submitted and accepted October 2024.

Collaborative publications

  • National ENT Trainee Research Network. Epistaxis 2016: national audit of management. J Laryngol Otol. 2017 Dec;131(12):1131-1141.
  • Integrate (The National ENT Trainee Research Network). Epistaxis and mortality. J Laryngol Otol. 2018 Dec;132(12):1061-1066.
  • INTEGRATE (The UK ENT Trainee Research Network). Nasal Packs for Epistaxis: Predictors of Success. Clin Otolaryngol. 2020 Sep;45(5):659-666.
  • ENT UK, BAHNO and INTEGRATE (The UK ENT Trainee Research Network). Remote triage incorporating symptom-based risk stratification for suspected head and neck cancer referrals: A prospective population-based study. Cancer. 2021 Nov 15;127(22):4177-4189.
  • Women in ENT Surgery. Participant expectations in a national otolaryngology mentorship programme. J Laryngol Otol. 2023 Jun;137(6):614-621.
Yasmin Abbas in consulting room at King Edward VII Hospital