Head and neck pathway
A rapid-access pathway providing a consultation and diagnostic tests for patients with oral lesions.
About the pathway
The head and neck pathway at Cromwell Hospital provides rapid access to a consultation and diagnostic tests with our world-leading head and neck team.
Your dentist has referred you onto this pathway as they have identified a mouth lesion that requires investigation.
Within the next 24 hours (Monday to Friday), a clinical nurse specialist will call you to discuss your symptoms and book your consultation and relevant diagnostics. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Depending on your symptoms, you may not require further tests. If further tests are required, these may include a biopsy and/or imaging, such as MRI and ultrasound.
After your triage with the clinical nurse specialist, you will have a consultation with one of our head and neck consultants. This will either be:
- Mr Alastair Fry, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Mr Rafal Niziol, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Diana Norinho, Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist, is the dedicated point of contact for patients, family, and a link for any professionals involved in your care.
Please note that patients cannot refer themselves onto this pathway.
If you are concerned about oral lesions, please book an appointment with your dentist or a head and neck consultant.
Pathway consultants
At Cromwell Hospital, head and neck services are led by Mr Alastair Fry – one of the UK's most sought-after experts in the management and treatment of head and neck cancers.
Our locations
Cromwell Hospital
Basinghall Clinic
4 Basinghall Street
London EC2V 5BQ
United Kingdom
Please note, Basinghall Clinic may not provide all the services listed on this webpage.
Book an appointment today
Our telephone lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm Saturdays.
Alternatively, fill out our appointment request form and we'll be in touch shortly.
Please note - regrettably we are unable to answer specific medical questions or offer medical advice via email or telephone.