Alex Bennett is widely published and has presented his papers at national and international scientific meetings. He was awarded the Otology Free Paper Prize at the Royal Society of Medicine (2004) and the Dan Smith Free Paper Prize (2009). His current research interests are in otology and surgical simulation.

Consultant ENT Surgeon, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Lothian University Hospitals NHS Trust
Honorary Senior Lecturer in Otolaryngology, University of Edinburgh

Scottish Otolaryngological Society
British Society of Otology
British Association of Otolaryngologists – Head & Neck Surgeons
National Deaf Children’s Society
British Association of Paediatric Otolaryngologists
British Medical Association
The Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
Royal Society of Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Alex Bennett qualified from Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospitals, London in 1998. He completed his specialist ear, nose and throat training in London and Cambridge. He undertook an Otology Fellowship at Addenbrookes, Cambridge, and was awarded a Masters in Surgical Education from Imperial College, London with distinction.

Alex is a Consultant ENT Surgeon based at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Building, where he takes a lead in the management of patients with ear problems, balance disorders, hearing loss and tinnitus. He also works at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, in general paediatric otolaryngology as well as assisting the Scottish National Ear Reconstruction and Cleft Palate Services.

Surgical procedures undertaken include middle ear implants, mastoid surgery, ossiculoplasty, stapedectomy, myringoplasty, grommet insertion, otoplasty, septoplasty, rhinoplasty, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and adeno-tonsillectomy.

Alex is married with two children. When not working he enjoys camping, cycling, badminton and playing the trombone.