Mr. Tarun Sood

About Mr. Tarun Sood

Personal Profile

Mr Tarun Sood is a Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon with extensive experience across both the NHS and private sector. He currently practices within the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital, where he is actively involved in the multidisciplinary management of complex ear, nose, throat, and head & neck conditions. Mr Sood is listed on the UK General Medical Council Specialist Register, reflecting the highest level of surgical training and accreditation. His training spans leading institutions in the UK and India, where he was awarded a national Gold Medal in ENT for achieving the highest distinction. He has undertaken advanced fellowship training in Head & Neck and Thyroid surgery, along with dedicated training in Otology (ear surgery), enabling him to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from common ENT concerns to complex surgical cases.

NHS & University Posts

Current NHS Role

• Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
• Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Clinical Interests

Mr Sood has a broad range of clinical expertise, including:

• General adult and paediatric ENT
• Tonsillitis and tonsillectomy
• Adenoid conditions and adenoidectomy
• Nasal obstruction and septoplasty
• Chronic sinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
• Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
• Hearing loss, ear infections, and wax management
• Otitis media and grommet insertion
• Tinnitus, dizziness, and vertigo
• Voice disorders including hoarseness and vocal cord conditions
• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Neck lumps and head & neck masses
• Salivary gland disorders
• Thyroid and parathyroid conditions
• Head and neck cancer diagnosis and surgery
• Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
• Paediatric ENT conditions including glue ear and recurrent infections

Research Interests

• Research in thyroid disorders and surgery, including minimally invasive techniques
• Improving outcomes for thyroid and parathyroid conditions
• Diagnosis and management of head and neck cancers

Professional Memberships

• Royal College of Surgeons
• ENT UK
• British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons
• American College of Surgeons

Qualifications

• MBBS - AFMC, 2006
• MS ENT - AFMC, 2014
• DNB (ENT) - NBE, 2014
• DOHNS - Royal College of Surgeons, 2017
• MRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, 2017
• FEB-ORL - European Board of Otolaryngology, 2019
• FRCS - Royal College of Surgeons, 2020
• FACS - American College of Surgeons, 2023