Dr. Claire Hopkins

Dr. Claire Hopkins is an ENT specialist practicing in London, United Kingdom. She is known for rhinology, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps and smell loss.

Consultant ENT surgeon and rhinologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Professor of Rhinology at King’s College London.

About Dr. Claire Hopkins: Profile and Identity

Full Name: Professor Claire Hopkins
Credentials: BMBCh, DM (Oxford), FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Subspecialty: Rhinology and anterior skull base surgery
GMC Number: 4332013 (qualified 1996, University of Oxford)
Languages: English
New Patients: Private appointments through HCA UK and OneWelbeck; NHS care by referral
Telehealth: Video consultation listed on the HCA UK profile
NPI: Not applicable. NPI numbers are issued only to US providers.

Address and Contact

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (NHS)

City: London, United Kingdom

London Bridge Hospital (HCA UK)

Address: 27 Tooley Street, London SE1 2PR

HCA UK at The Shard

Address: St Thomas Street, London SE1 9BS

OneWelbeck ENT

City: London (private practice)

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

Her published areas of care and procedures include:

Chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps, including biological therapies
Loss of smell (anosmia)
Rhinitis and hay fever
Sinonasal tumors and anterior skull base surgery
Nosebleeds, nasal obstruction, septal and turbinate surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery, balloon sinuplasty and rhinoplasty

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Oxford, First Class degree in Physiology and Distinction in Medicine
Higher Degree: DM, University of Oxford (thesis on outcomes of sinonasal surgery, 2004)
Specialist Training: ENT higher surgical training, South Thames rotation, London
Research Fellowship: Clinical Effectiveness Unit, Royal College of Surgeons
Fellowship: Advanced Rhinology, Guy’s and St Thomas’

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Registration: General Medical Council, number 4332013
Specialist Qualification: FRCS (ORL-HNS)
Hospital Affiliations: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust; London Bridge Hospital; HCA UK at The Shard; OneWelbeck
Academic Appointment: Professor of Rhinology, King’s College London

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees listed on the HCA UK finder (verified September 30, 2026): new appointment GBP 200 and follow-up appointment GBP 150. Payment methods and cancellation policy are not published there. Confirm current prices with the hospital when booking.

Professional Information

Past President, British Rhinological Society; Secretary General, European Rhinologic Society; President Elect, Rhinology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine
Co-author of the European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps (EPOS); co-chief investigator of the NIHR-funded MACRO programme
Helped develop the SNOT-22 patient-reported outcome measure through the National Audit of Sinonasal Surgery
More than 400 peer-reviewed papers and 30 book chapters; Academic Chair of the ENTUK biannual conference
Awards include the Martin Wronker Prize for Medicine (Oxford), Hobson Memorial Clinical Scholarship and RSM Laryngology and Rhinology Research Prize

Reviews and Ratings

Doctify (via HCA UK): 5 out of 5 (review count not shown on the captured page)

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Claire Hopkins known for?

Dr. Claire Hopkins is known for rhinology, chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps and smell loss.

Where does Dr. Claire Hopkins practice?

She works at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and sees private patients at London Bridge Hospital, HCA UK at The Shard and OneWelbeck in London.

How can I book with Dr. Claire Hopkins?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust or HCA UK.

Dr. Claire Hopkins