Mr Jahangir Ahmed

Mr Jahangir Ahmed is a Consultant ENT, Head & Neck, Sleep and Airway Surgeon with specialist expertise in snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea, airway disorders, thyroid surgery, neck lumps and head & neck cancer. He also treats children with a range of ENT conditions, particularly those affecting breathing, sleep and the upper airway, including enlarged tonsils and adenoids, recurrent tonsillitis, snoring, mouth breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea.

He has a particular interest in the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnoea and is among a small number of UK surgeons offering the full spectrum of modern sleep surgery, from minimally invasive procedures through to robotic surgery and hypoglossal nerve stimulation implants. He is among the UK’s most experienced hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgeons with experience of both Inspire® and Genio® systems and currently performs more Genio® implants than any other surgeon in the UK.

Specialist Sleep Apnoea and Snoring Surgery
Mr Ahmed specialises in the assessment and surgical treatment of patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, particularly those who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy. His practice offers the full spectrum of contemporary sleep surgery, including:

• Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE)
• Nasal airway surgery
• Palatal reconstruction surgery
• Tongue-base surgery
• Coblation and radiofrequency procedures (Celon)
• Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
• Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation (HGNS)

These advanced techniques allow treatment to be tailored to the individual patient, providing effective alternatives for carefully selected patients seeking a long-term solution to sleep apnoea.

Head & Neck, Thyroid and Airway Surgery
Mr Ahmed has extensive experience managing both benign and malignant conditions affecting the head and neck. His specialist interests include:

• Head and neck cancer
• Thyroid nodules and thyroid surgery
• Neck lumps
• Salivary gland disease
• Airway reconstruction
• Complex swallowing disorders

As a core member of specialist multidisciplinary cancer teams, he works closely with radiologists, oncologists, speech therapists and other specialists to ensure every patient receives comprehensive, evidence-based care. His approach focuses not only on successful treatment but also on preserving speech, swallowing, breathing and functional quality of life.

Nose, Sinus, Voice and Swallowing Disorders
Mr Ahmed regularly treats:

• Blocked nose
• Turbinate enlargement
• Deviated nasal septum
• Chronic sinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Voice disorders
• Vocal cord conditions
• Swallowing difficulties
• Chronic cough
• Airway narrowing and breathing problems

Using advanced endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques such as laser or radiofrequency, wherever possible, his aim is to achieve excellent outcomes with faster recovery and minimal disruption to daily life.

Conditions Mr Ahmed Treats at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital

• Snoring
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• CPAP intolerance
• Blocked nose
• Turbinate enlargement
• Deviated septum
• Chronic sinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Tonsil problems
• Neck lumps
• Thyroid nodules, including goitre and cancer
• Salivary gland disorders
• Voice disorders
• Swallowing difficulties
• Airway disorders
• Head and neck cancer
• Paediatric sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea
• Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
• Recurrent tonsillitis
• Mouth breathing
• Glue ear