Mr Luigi Volpini

Qualifications

MD, FEBORL-HNS, FRCS(ORL-HNS)

GMC number: 7506910

Practising since: 2010

Specialties

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Sub-specialties: Clinical Oncology (Head and neck)

Consultation times

  • Alt Thursday PM
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About

Mr Luigi Volpini is a Consultant ENT Surgeon with a specialist interest in head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and head and neck reconstruction.

Mr Volpini has over 15 years’ experience across the full spectrum of ear, nose and throat, head and neck surgery and oncology. He is particularly interested in malignant and benign lumps and growths in the head and neck, early diagnosis of throat and mouth cancers, treatment of thyroid and parathyroid nodules, and head and neck skin cancer treatment.

Education

Mr Volpini holds fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology. He completed a prestigious Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Guy’s Hospital, London, followed by a subspecialist Fellowship in Head, Neck, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery at Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool.

He subsequently undertook uniquely advanced and rigorous training in Head and Neck Oncologic and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the United States.

Teaching

A keen educator, he regularly serves as faculty on specialist head and neck surgery courses, helping to train and inspire the next generation of surgeons.

Approach to patient care

Mr Volpini focuses on delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care. He is known for taking time to explain diagnosis and treatment options clearly, ensuring each patient feels fully informed and supported throughout their surgical journey.

Special interests

  • Neck lumps
  • Thyroid and parathyroid
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Hoarseness and throat lumps
  • Salivary glands tumours.

Other interests

  • General adult ENT
  • Mouth cancer.

Personal interests

Outside of his surgical practice, Mr Volpini is a passionate cook with a love of Italian and international cuisine and enjoys spending quality time with his family.

Languages spoken

English, Italian

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Luigi Volpini at Nuffield Health

  • Turbinectomy
  • Skin lesion removal
  • Larynx diagnostic endoscopy (or laryngoscopy)
  • Diagnostic endoscopy
  • Excisional biopsy
  • Skin cancer surgery
  • Antral washout
  • Submandibular gland removal
  • Head and neck surgery
  • Parotid gland removal (parotidectomy)
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Grommet insertion

Locations Mr Luigi Volpini works with

Related experience

Research

Mr Volpini has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications and book chapters covering a range of topics in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery.

Memberships

  • ENTUK
  • British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists
  • European Head & Neck Society

Other posts held

  • Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon, ENT Surgeon

Insurers Mr Luigi Volpini works with

Mr Luigi Volpini works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Bupa On Demand
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA

Declaration

Mr Luigi Volpini does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Luigi Volpini does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Luigi Volpini does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.