Dr Vana Paliobei is a highly experienced ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Consultant Surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years. Her medical journey began in Greece, where she established a robust foundation in ENT practice, before expanding her expertise to the United Kingdom. Over the past decade, Dr Paliobei has been a dedicated practitioner in both public and private healthcare sectors across both countries. She is currently a valued member of the NHS team at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley, where she conducts regular clinics and performs intricate surgical procedures.
Dr Paliobei’s areas of specialisation are Rhinology and Otology, focusing on surgical treatments for the nose and ears. Her expertise includes advanced sinus surgeries, such as balloon sinuplasty, as well as cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, such as rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) and otoplasty (ear surgery). A significant portion of her work involves reconstructive nasal surgeries, addressing issues such as septal perforations, external deformities, and breathing difficulties. She is particularly skilled in managing complex cases, including revisional surgeries following unsuccessful prior procedures or significant nasal trauma.
Her commitment to professional excellence has led Dr Paliobei to train at internationally renowned medical centres, where she refined her techniques and deepened her knowledge. An advocate for innovation, she consistently explores minimally invasive procedures and cutting-edge technologies to provide patients with superior outcomes and faster recovery times.
Dr Paliobei’s academic achievements include earning her medical degree in Greece in 1990, followed by extensive ENT training, culminating in her Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST). She also undertook specialised paediatric training at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Her dedication to research is evident in her MD thesis, which focused on cleft lip and palate patients.
Dr Paliobei is a registered member of the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Panhellenic Society of ENT Surgeons. She is also an active member of the European Rhinologic Society and an International Associate Member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Her scholarly contributions include reviewing papers for the International Journal of Paediatric ENT, showcasing her expertise and dedication to the field.
