Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon
Mr Zahir Mughal
BSc (Hons)◆ MBChB (Hons)◆ MMedEd (Distinction)◆ PgDip [ClinEd]◆ MRCS◆ DOHNS◆ FRCS (ORL-HNS)◆ FHEA
GMC 7419734
Specialist interest in rhinology — conditions of the nose & sinuses
BSc (Hons)◆ MBChB (Hons)◆ MMedEd (Distinction)◆ PgDip [ClinEd]◆ MRCS◆ DOHNS◆ FRCS (ORL-HNS)◆ FHEA
GMC 7419734
Specialist interest in rhinology — conditions of the nose & sinuses
Mr Mughal is a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon practising within the NHS. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He believes in taking the time to listen, and in tailoring care to each patient as an individual.
Mr Mughal manages the full breadth of adult and paediatric ENT, with subspecialist expertise in disorders of the nose and sinuses.
Mr Mughal completed advanced fellowship training in rhinology in Oxford, under the mentorship of consultant rhinologists Mr Ali Qureishi and Mr Pablo Martinez-Devesa. He provides comprehensive assessment, medical management and surgery for conditions of the nose and sinuses.
Clear, trustworthy leaflets on the most common ear, nose and throat conditions — written by ENT surgeons, published by ENT UK, and curated here for easy browsing.
Browse the library of ENT UK patient leaflets, grouped by ear, nose and throat.
Mr Mughal has a longstanding interest in research, beginning with a BSc (Hons) awarded through original research into cancer biomarkers, and continuing through an active involvement in ENT research — reflected in regular peer-reviewed scientific publications.
Practical guidance on common ENT presentations in primary care — first-line management, red flags to look for, and clear advice on when to refer and how urgently. Based on GIRFT ENT and cross-checked against NICE CKS guidance.
Clinical management pathways for common ENT presentations, designed for use by healthcare professionals during primary care consultations.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Mughal is dedicated to teaching and training. He holds a Master's in Medical Education, awarded with Distinction, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He teaches medical students and surgical trainees, and pursues research in medical education.
Try the Rhinology Case Challenge for Medical Students →This site brings together information and resources for several different audiences. Patients can explore a library of clear, reliable information leaflets on common ENT conditions and their treatment. Researchers and academic colleagues can explore Mr Mughal's published work in leading medical journals. General practitioners can refresh on the updated referral pathways that support safe and timely referral to secondary care. Medical students can test their clinical reasoning through an interactive case challenge designed to consolidate their learning.