Michael Oko: Consultant ENT Surgeon and Sleep Apnoea Specialist in London, Harley Street
Consultant ENT Surgeon and Sleep Apnoea Specialist, London, Harley Street: Michael Oko
Michael Oko, a Consultant ENT Surgeon based in Harley Street, London with a special interest and expertise in sleep apnoea and other sleeping disorders, provides a comprehensive range of private consultations, investigations, treatment and surgery. He treats ear, nose and throat complaints such as sinus disease and swallowing problems, as well as investigations and the management of sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea and snoring.
ENT training and experience
Mr Oko qualified in 1986 and trained at St Mary’s & Royal National Throat, Nose & Ear Hospital in London. He was a lecturer at the University of Glasgow in ENT surgery and was one of the 12 finalists in 1995 for the Surgeon in Training medal - organised by The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh- for instrument design and innovation. In 2005 he was appointed as a consultant surgeon for ENT for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (ULHT) and Clinical Lead for the Sleep Apnoea Service. He served as Clinical Lead for General Surgery from 2009-20011and Clinical Lead for ENT for ULHT from 2007 to 2011.
Sleep disorders and snoring expertise
Mr Oko founded the Sleeping Disorders Centre based at the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, Lincolnshire in 2006, and has since opened satellite clinics at Johnson Hospital, Spalding, and 150 Harley Street. In 2008 Mr Oko’s pioneering sleep service at ULHT won the NHS East Midlands Healthcare Award for service transformation. In 2011 he won the Middle East Hospital magazine health and innovation award for raising awareness of Sleep Apnoea in the region.
In 2012 Mr Oko was appointed to the Department of Health’s Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Working Group, with a brief to deliver a clinically effective national strategy to improve outcomes for adults with obstructive sleep apnoea.
Mr Oko actively campaigns for better research and facilities for sufferers of sleeping disorders, including the risks associated with undiagnosed sleep apnoea.
Sleeping Disorders Centre for treatment of sleep apnoea and snoring
The Sleeping Disorders Centre, a new and innovative service led by consultant surgeon Mr Michael Oko, provides an accurate and prompt diagnosis of various sleep problems including sleep apnoea and snoring and helps to identify the most appropriate treatment for both NHS and private patients.
Long term care and support
The clinic aims to deliver high quality clinical care in a friendly environment. Because continuity of treatment is crucial for people suffering from sleep apnoea and problem snoring the following services are provided:-
- Rapid access clinics are provided to review patients who have problems with their CPAP machines or masks.
- Advanced computing technology is used to remotely monitor their patients who are on therapy to reduce the number of hospital visits required.
- A Free phone number, with telephone support is provided to their patients to help them with any queries they may have.
- CPAP machines and accessories are couriered to the patient’s home
- Annual services and upgrades are provided so that patients will always have the use of the latest and up to date machines
Ear, nose and throat surgery in London
- Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- General paediatric ENT surgery
- General ENT surgery
- Sinus disease
- Harmonic scalpel tonsillectomy
- Swallowing
- Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy
- Cholesteatoma surgery
Treatment of sleep apnoea in Harley Street, London
At the centre you will undergo a series of tests and assessments and before being recommended the most suitable form of treatment for your condition.
Watch "BBC Sleep Apnoea and snoring" video
Watch "Sleep Apnoea and CPAP" video
Treatment for snoring
Snoring occurs for a variety of reasons resulting in turbulent airflow through the upper airway (mouth & nose), causing vibrations in your nose/throat. For a better nights sleep for both you and your partner, there are various treatment options to control your snoring.
Award winning service
"CPAP looked after my symptoms but did nothing for my wife’s sleep pattern. Although at times we probably seemed like the patients from hell Michael Oko and his team never gave up on us. He empowered me to take control of my symptoms and achieve the weight loss that enabled me to come off CPAP therapy." Nigel and Isabel Swift
Find out just how much their treatment and a good nights sleep has changed patient's lives.
Patient stories
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