Dr Roberto Puxeddu
Clinical Director ENT - Head and Neck and Thyroid Surgeon
Dr Roberto Puxeddu
Clinical Director ENT - Head and Neck and Thyroid Surgeon
- Specialty: ENT, Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
- Special Interests: Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Transoral Laser Surgery, Paediatric ENT, Salivary Gland Disorders and Sialoendoscopy, Thyroid Nodules and Malignancy, Voice and Laryngeal Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Ear Surgery, Cholesteatoma, Otosclerosis, Nasal and Septal Surgery, Lacrimal Duct Surgery, Oral Cavity Reconstruction, Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis and Laryngeal Reinnervation
- Languages Spoken: English, Italian
- Location: King's Cancer Care Centre
Prof. Roberto Puxeddu is a dual Italian and UK board-certified Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon practicing at King’s Cancer Care Centre with an exceptional breadth of clinical experience spanning three continents. He holds a full Professorship in Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Medicine and Surgery, University of Cagliari, Italy, and serves as Adjunct Clinical Professor at Gulf Medical University in the UAE. Prior to his current appointment, he was Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon at Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust in the United Kingdom, where he developed a particular expertise in laser-based head and neck cancer surgery.
Prof. Puxeddu obtained his medical degree (MD) from the University of Cagliari, graduating with distinction. He completed his specialist residency in Otorhinolaryngology at the State University of Brescia, Italy, before undertaking multiple fellowships across the United States and Europe, gaining advanced training in ear surgery, voice surgery, and endoscopic sinus surgery.
His surgical repertoire in head and neck oncology is extensive, covering both endoscopic and open conservative cancer surgery as well as reconstructive microvascular procedures. He holds the distinction of being the first Italian surgeon to perform bilateral selective laryngeal reinnervation for bilateral vocal cord paralysis, a milestone that reflects both his technical mastery and his commitment to advancing surgical practice.
In addition to his oncological work, Prof. Puxeddu brings substantial experience in ear surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, paediatric ENT for congenital and acquired conditions, and the management of salivary gland pathology including sialoendoscopic techniques. He handles the full range of ENT emergencies with the same calm confidence he brings to elective surgery.
Prof. Puxeddu is an active member of numerous prestigious international societies, including the Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SIO), the European Laryngological Society (ELS) as an ordinary founding member, and the British Laryngological Association (BLA). He holds a Fellowship ad eundem of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCSEng.), a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), and has been conferred Honorary Fellowships by both the Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology of India and the Russian Society of Otorhinolaryngology.
Beyond clinical practice, Prof. Puxeddu has made a significant contribution to the academic literature, with over 107 publications indexed on Scopus and PubMed. He is an active peer reviewer for several ENT and maxillofacial surgery journals and has organised numerous hands-on surgical training courses, with a particular focus on transoral laser surgery for benign and malignant pathology of the head and neck.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
ENT, Head & Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose, Throat, Larynx, Pharynx, Salivary Glands, Thyroid and Neck), management of:
- Paediatric ENT
- Head and Neck Cancer, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, including open and endoscopic surgery with microvascular reconstruction
- Transoral Laser Surgery, benign and malignant lesions of the larynx and pharynx
- Voice and Laryngeal Disorders, hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis, and laryngeal reinnervation
- Salivary Gland Conditions, tumours and salivary stones (Sialoendoscopy)
- Thyroid, nodules and cancer
- Nose and Sinuses, nasal blockage, deviated septum, turbinate enlargement, and chronic sinus disease, including FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ear Surgery, Otosclerosis (laser stapedotomy), Cholesteatoma, tympanic membrane perforation
- Lacrimal Duct Surgery, blocked tear ducts treated with EDCR (Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy)
- Adult Neck Lumps and Masses
- ENT Emergencies
Turn to Prof. Roberto Puxeddu at Cancer Centre Dubai for expert ENT and head and neck surgical care. With decades of international experience, he delivers precise diagnosis and personalised treatment for even the most complex conditions. Book your consultation today and take the first step towards better health.