Mr Gentle Wong

Wong Patel Biography

Mr Gentle Wong is a highly trusted ENT consultant based in London with vast experience treating both children and adults suffering from all types of ENT conditions. His compassionate care has been recognised by iWantGreatCare with a Certificate of Clinical Excellence (2023 & 2024), and he was also nominated for Doctify's Patient Voice Award 2023. He embraces change and he is passionate about staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, both within ENT surgery and healthcare as a whole. In addition to his NHS and private practice, he is also currently the ENT Clinical Lead for Medefer, a patient-focused virtual health service. Mr Wong graduated from King's College London School of Medicine in 2008. He also completed an intercalated degree in Physiology with First Class Honours in 2005, before undertaking ENT specialist training across the Kent, Surrey, and Sussex regions, as well as several prestigious London teaching hospitals, including Charing Cross Hospital, the Royal National Throat, Nose, and Ear Hospital as well as Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital. His paediatric ENT training was undertaken at the renowned Evelina London Children's Hospital, and the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton. He completed his training in 2020 and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Additional to his extensive clinical experience, Mr Wong has a well-established background in research and has authored numerous academic publications. He has been reviewer for multiple journals, and has presented his work at key conferences both nationally and internationally. He has won numerous undergraduate as well as postgraduate awards. Mr. Wong is passionate about coaching the next generation of junior surgeons, and he is a designated Educational and Clinical Supervisor. He is an invited faculty member at FRCS viva courses, and is an examiner for the National ENT ST3 recruitment. Outside of work, he enjoys racing cars, archery, cooking, and spending time with family. He likes to write and is a medical writer for The Times, as well as medical adviser for BBC's Silent Witness drama series.