Mr David Luff
Qualifications
BM BS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (ORL-HNS)
GMC number: 4014971
Practising since: 1993
Specialties
ENT (Otolaryngology)
Consultation times
- Weekly Tuesdays 09.30-17.15
- Weekly Wednesdays 17.30-20.00
- Weekly Fridays 09.30-13.00
- Overview
About
Mr David Luff is a highly respected Consultant ENT Surgeon with over 24 years of specialist ENT experience, treating a wide range of adult and paediatric ear, nose and throat conditions. He is known for his clinical expertise, compassionate approach, and consistently excellent patient feedback—many of which can be viewed on his testimonial page at www.entsurgery.net.
Mr Luff’s private practice is supported by his wife and secretary, Helen, who provides prompt and personalised communication to patients every working day. Their commitment to timely responses and patient‑centred service is consistently praised in patient reviews.
Appointed as a Consultant ENT Surgeon in 2005 at the Countess of Chester Hospital, he trained in Manchester and various units across the North West of England. In 2019, after 14 years as an NHS Consultant, he transitioned fully to private practice to focus on delivering tailored, responsive ENT care.
Professional Background & Previous Roles
- Clinical Lead for ENT, Countess of Chester Hospital
- Educational Supervisor for ENT Trainees, Countess of Chester Hospital
- Member, STEC Training Committee, Health Education North West
- Honorary Lecturer, Liverpool Medical School
- ENT Medical Advisory Committee Representative, Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital, Chester
These roles reflect his long‑standing commitment to clinical excellence, medical education and service development in ENT.
Clinical Expertise
Mr Luff diagnoses, investigates and treats the full spectrum of ENT problems in adults and children, offering expertise across:
Children’s ENT (Paediatric Otolaryngology)
- Hearing loss
- Glue ear
- Ear infections
- Grommet insertion
- Nasal blockage / congestion
- Allergy testing
- Adenoid problems & adenoidectomy
- Sore throats & recurrent tonsillitis
- Tonsillectomy
- Snoring & sleep apnoea
- Tongue‑tie assessment & division
Adult ENT
Ear Conditions
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
- Ear infections
- Glue ear
- Ear surgery (including grommet insertion & tympanoplasty)
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)
Nasal & Sinus Conditions
- Nasal obstruction
- Facial pain / sinus pressure
- Sinusitis
- Allergy testing
- Sinus surgery / FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Snoring & sleep‑disordered breathing
- Sleep apnoea
Throat & Neck Conditions
- Sore throats
- Hoarse voice
- Swallowing difficulties
- Globus (lump in throat sensation)
- Neck lumps
- Salivary gland swellings
Patient‑Centred Care
- Clear explanations
- Compassionate communication
- Fast access to appointments
- Prompt response to questions
- High‑quality surgical care
- Excellent aftercare and support
Treatments and tests offered by Mr David Luff at Nuffield Health
- Polypectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Deviated septum (Septoplasty)
- Head and neck oncology
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Allergy testing
- Antral washout
- Tonsillectomy
- Excision of skin lesion
- Frenotomy
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Adult audiology hearing aid provision
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Head and neck surgery
- Grommet insertion
- Middle ear surgery
Locations Mr David Luff works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- ENT UK
Insurers Mr David Luff works with
Mr David Luff works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- InterGlobal
- SecureHealth
- Simplyhealth
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
Declaration
Mr David Luff does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr David Luff does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr David Luff does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.