Miss Alison Carter
Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon
- Available from
- London
About Alison Carter
Miss Alison Carter is an experienced Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon at the Royal National Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, part of University College London Hospitals (UCLH). She specialises in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions in infants and children, combining advanced medical expertise with a warm, family-centred approach.
She graduated from Nottingham University in 2010 and completed her training on the highly competitive North Thames ENT training programme. After obtaining her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS-ORLHNS), she pursued a paediatric ENT fellowship at the internationally renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
In her NHS role, Miss Carter performs a wide variety of paediatric ENT procedures and plays a key role in the UCLH neonatal tongue-tie service, working alongside the infant feeding team to support newborns with feeding difficulties.
Academically, she has presented her research across the UK and internationally, authored over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals, and contributed to a widely used ENT textbook, as well as receiving several surgical awards. Beyond her clinical work, she is passionate about medical education, actively teaching students and allied healthcare professionals to enhance their understanding of ENT.
As a mother of two young children, she understands first-hand the concerns parents face when their child is unwell. She is committed to providing expert care while ensuring families feel informed, supported, and confident in their child’s healthcare journey.
Clinical Posts:
Royal National Ear Nose and Throat Hospital
University College London Hospital
The Portland Hospital, London
Welbeck, London
Expertise
- Tonsil and Adenoid Problems
- Tonsillitis
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Blocked Nose
- Hearing Problems
- Recurrent Ear Infections
- Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Neck Lumps
- Voice Disorders
- Airway and Laryngeal Problems
- Tonsillectomy
- Frenectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Grommets
- Hearing Tests
- Tongue Tie Division
- Allergy Testing
- Foreign Body Removal
- Microsuction
- Nasoendoscopy
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Nasal Cautery
- and Lymph Node Biopsy
Consultations and services
- Self-pay available from £250
- Health insurance
- Self-pay available from £170
- Health insurance
Insurers covered
- +1 more
- Healix
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.