Core members

Professor Owen Judd

BMedSci(Hons) BM BS FRCP FRCS(Ed) FRCS(ORL-HNS) FRSA PGDipClinEd DCH
Professor Owen Judd – Laryngologist

Professor Owen Judd qualified in Medicine from the University of Nottingham in 1998. He trained in Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics in the south west of England before concentrating on surgical training and completed basic surgical training in General and Vascular surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Neurosurgery and Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (ENT).

He completed Higher Surgical Training in ENT in Plymouth, Southampton, London and the East Midlands and is a Fellow of all four Royal Surgical Colleges of England, Ireland, Edinburgh and Glasgow.  He holds a rare duel fellowship being one of only a few surgeons to also hold a Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians.

Prof Judd has a special interest in Laryngology (Voice disorders) and Neurotology (disorders of the brain and ear, especially balance, dizziness and facial paralysis).  He undertook a highly prestigious specialist Fellowship in Neurotology and Otological implantation at Queen’s Medical Centre.  Professor Judd now runs specialist Voice, Balance and Dizziness clinics for both adults and children alongside Otology (Ear), and general ENT clinics. He also has expertise in complex facial pain and migraine.

In voice disorders, Prof. Judd has surgical expertise in complex cases including the use of local anaesthetic, minimally invasive techniques for restoring the voice.

He practices as a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon with a special interest in Neurotology and Laryngology at the Royal Derby Hospital and is a recognised lecturer and teacher and holds a prestigious Visiting Professorship in Balance Medicine from the BMJ India, as well as an Honorary Associate (Clinical) Professorship in Medical Education of the University of Nottingham.  Previously, Prof Judd held the position of Honorary Lecturer of the University of Leicester and has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Education. He has trained many medical students and junior doctors and is also a regular International speaker as BMJ Visiting Professor for the BMJ Masterclasses in Vertigo and Dizziness in India, and a council member of the British Society of Otology.

Aside from this, Professor Judd is actively involved in research in all aspects of ENT, but especially complex ear disorders, balance disorders, and the voice.  He has published over 60 peer-reviewed and invited papers in national and international journals and 5 book chapters.  He has published two textbooks and is currently writing two further books. During his spare time, Prof Judd enjoys sailing and taking care of his two delightful children.

Mrs Kate Young

FRCSLT. MHCPC B.APP.SCI.(SPEECH PATHOLOGY)HONS.
Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist in Voice / Head & Neck

Kate Young qualified in Speech & Language Pathologist from La Trobe University Melbourne. After practicing in Australia for 4 years she moved to the UK and set up the Derby Voice Clinic with Dr Sharat Mohan in 1998. She has led the Voice & Head and Neck Speech & Language Therapy service for the past 16 years.

Kate Young set up the Speech and Language Therapist-led Voice Clinic and Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) service in 2006. Along with Dr Sharat Mohan, she set up a joint Transnasal Oesophagoscopy service and pioneered the Speech Therapist role in theatre for Laryngeal Framework surgery in the UK. She now runs the Derby Voice Clinic with Professor Owen Judd.

Kate Young is a former President & Treasurer of the British Voice Association, Member of the Association of Phonosurgeons of India and Indian Voice Association. She was honoured by The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists with a Fellowship in 2017.

She has been committed to teaching throughout her career. She is a tutor in anatomy at the Derby Medical School, University of Nottingham, is Co-organiser, host and faculty on the annual Midland Laryngeal Surgery Course, and has conducted many other courses Nationally and Internationally. Kate Young is invited to India annually to teach workshops or present at National Conferences on Voice Disorders since 2001.

Kate Young has published and presented on complex voice disorders and Head & Neck rehabilitation. She has a keen interest in treatment and prevention of voice disorders in voice professionals and voice therapy for patients undergoing laryngeal framework surgery. Her interest in voice has been life long and has been involved in choral performance since a young age. She was accepted to study music at the Melbourne Conservatorium but chose a career in Speech Pathology.

The Patient – YOU!

You are the pivotal team member!

You know how your voice usually functions and what has changed.

As a patient, your wishes will always be respected and you should feel confident to:

  • Ask questions about your diagnosis and treatment options
  • Tell us if you feel uncomfortable about any procedures or treatment suggested
  • Ask that any observers leave the room before your consultation if you are uncomfortable with their presence
  • Request a chaperone if you wish
  • Tell us if you feel queasy or unwell during your examination.

Voice Therapy Team

Kate Young
Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist in Voice / Head & Neck

Jonathan Smyth
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Voice / Head & Neck

Naomi Fletcher
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Voice / Head & Neck

ENT Team

Miss Nadia Ashraf
Consultant ENT Surgeon 

Dr. Anne Easson
Consultant Audiovestibular Physician

Mr Mark Johnston
Consultant ENT Surgeon 

Mrs Tawakir Kamani
Consultant Paediatric ENT Surgeon

Mr Patrick Lee
Consultant ENT Surgeon 

Mr Shaji Mansuri
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon

Mr Sean Mortimore
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon

Mr Hazem Nijim
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon

Mr Bindy Sahota
Consultant Head and Neck Surgeon

Mr Azher Siddiq
Consultant ENT Surgeon 

Mr Adrian Thompson
Consultant ENT Surgeon 

Miss Kim To
Consultant ENT Surgeon