

Safina Ali, FRCS (ORL-HNS)
The Royal London Hospital
University College London Hospital
safina.ali5@nhs.net
GMC No: 4608756
A seasoned professional in Head & Neck Oncology with extensive expertise in both ablative and reconstructive procedures. Demonstrates a strong commitment to surgical training and mentorship, actively engaging in the education of registrars and trainees. Recognised for significant contributions to clinical research, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and international presentations. An integral member of the multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration within the Head & Neck MDT.
Key Research Contributions:
Leadership, management and governance
Throughout my career, I have consistently taken on roles with significant organisational and managerial responsibility These experiences have shaped my ability to lead strategically, manage systems effectively, and foster inclusive, patient-centred care
These roles have strengthened my strategic thinking, communication, and leadership skills, enabling me to deliver high-quality outcomes across clinical, educational, and organisational domains
Leadership & Managerial Roles
Key Skills & Expertise
Oct 2025 Faceverse, Lisbon
Sept 2025 Head and Neck Dissection Course, London
July 2025 BAHNO, London
July 2025 World Thyroid Congress, Boston
June 2025 20th Anniversary Head and Neck Fellowship at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital
Feb 2025 2nd Intercontinental Facial Cosmetic Lab, London
Sept 2024 Barts Health Head and Neck Course, London
Apr 2024 London Facial Cosmetic Lab, London
Nov 2023 ZO Skin Health Course, London
Oct 2023 CCR Medical Aesthetics Conference, London
Oct 2023 BAETS, Athens
June 2023 World Thyroid Congress, London
Feb 2023 BACO, Birmingham, UK
Nov 2022 Human Factor Training, UCL London
Sept 2022 American Academy of Otolaryngology Meeting, Philadelphia
June 2019 Nat SSIPS Human Factors, The Royal London
May 2019 The Professional Development for Medical Trainers course
Oct 2019 Thyroidectomy dissection with Thunderbeat, Brussels, Belgium
May 2019 Professional Development for Medical Trainers
Oct 2018 Innovations In HN Technology
Oct 2018 Dundee FRCS Revision
Sept 2018 IFHNOS, Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 2018 Thyroid Meeting, RSM
May 2018 BAHNO, RSM London
May 2018 European Laryngology Society, London
Dec 2017 Pakistan ORL Meeting, Karachi
Nov 2017 Thyroid symposium, Barts Health
June 2015 European-ORL, Prague
Apr 2015 Pakistan Society of Clinical Oncology, Lahore
Jan 2014 Training the Trainer, Airedale NHS Trust
Dec 2013 Controversies in Management Head and Neck Cancer, London
Apr 2013 American Head and Neck Society, Orlando
Apr 2013 Child Protection Module, Edinburgh
Jan 2013 Tans-Oral Laser Surgery for HN Tumours, Aintree, UK
Sept 2012 Temporal bone dissection, Dundee
July 2012 International American Head and Neck Society, Toronto
May 2012 ENT Update Meeting, Aberdeen
March 2012 Allergy Update, Aberdeen
Apr 2011 American Head and Neck Society, Chicago
Feb 2011 Statistics Course, MSKCC, NY
Feb 2010 Newcastle Radiology Course
Professor Alwyn D’Souza
Consultant Otolaryngology
Head & Neck and Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
University Hospital Lewisham
Email: ad@londonfacialsurgery.org
Hassan El Hassan
Homerton University Hospital
ENT consultant
Email: hassan.elhassan@nhs.net
Khalid Ghufoor
The Royal London Hospital
Consultant ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon
Email: ghufoor@ent-london.co.uk
Professor Hesham Saleh
Consultant rhinologist/ facial plastic surgeon
Charing Cross Hospital and the Royal Brompton Hospital
Email : Hesham.saleh@nhs.net