KARIM KASSAM

MBBS (Lond) BDS (Lond) MRCSI MFDSRCS (Eng) MFDRSCI FRCS (OMFS)
CONSULTANT ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL /
FACIAL PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON/
HEAD & NECK SURGEON
Private Base:- London BMI Independent Hospital
Harley Street Hospital
Nuffield Hospital Leicester
Email: karim.kassam1@nhs.net
karimkassam@oralfacialsurgery.co.uk
Tel: 00447866807608

Registrations
GMC No: 6150582 GDC No: 76703
Specialist Register :- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Entry onto GMC specialist list 03/08/2018
Specialist List:- Oral Surgery – Entry onto GDC specialist list 25/02/2019

Memberships

• British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Fellow
• Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Fellow
• British Society of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Full Member
• European Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons - Full Member
• British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists - Full Member
• International Society of Head & Neck Trauma - Full Member
• Royal College of Surgeons of England - Fellow
• Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland - Full Member
• British Medical Association - Full Member

FRCS (OMFS) March 2017

IMRCS April 2009

MBBS (London) July 2006

MFDSRCS (Ire) Nov 2004

MFDSRCS (Eng) Oct 2004

BDS (London) July 1999

Employment History 

Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant in private practice:-
BMI London Independent
Harley Street Hospital
Nuffield Health Hospital Leicester
15/01/2021 - present

Weymouth Hospital 01/04/2022 - present

Locum Head & Neck Surgery Consultant:- Leicester Royal Infirmary  03/02/2020 - 15/01/2021

Scope of work:- Head & neck Cancer 

Routine Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Fellowship : Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastics - Rome, Italy ( Oct 2019 )

Locum Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant: Homerton University Hospital  05/03/2018 - 30/1/2020

Scope of work:- Dentoalveolar / Benign disease of jaws and salivary glands / TMJ / neck lump clinics/ general adult and paediatric clinics / paediatric theatres / facial skin cancer resection and reconstruction / facial plastic reconstructive surgery

Joint lead - Tracheostomy MDT

Joint lead - Facial Skin Cancer MDT

Locum Oral & Maxillofacial Consultant Brighton & Sussex  04/09/2017 - 2/3/2018

Scope of work:- Head & Neck Oncology. Routine oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral & Maxillofacial Specialist Trainee 
06/08/2008 - 07/07/2017

National training Number - LDN/061/009/C 

North East Thames London Rotation - University College Hospital

-Royal London Hospital
-Great Ormond Street
- Northwick Park Hospital
- Queens Hospital

Foundation Training West Yorkshire Scheme. 01/08/2006 - 04/10/2008

Vocational Training London Training Scheme. 02/02/2000 - 03/02/2001

VT number - E011035

Publications

Published:

Open tracheostomy for challenging cases not suitable for percutaneous trachesotomy. 

Cheng L, Ali, E, Gillian G, Kassam K, Drewery H, Peters C, Tham L. May 2019. 

International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 48(Suppl 1): 183

Assessment of the investigative value of pus swab collection after drainage of an odontogenic abscess. Does it effect management? S.Farzadi, K Kassam, C Bridle.  December 2015 Volume 53, Issue 10, Page e40 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.08.018

Ludwig’s Angina: The Original Angina

KKassam, A Messiha, M Heliotis. Case Reports in Surgery April 2013 Article ID 974269

Lingual Leishmaniasis presenting to Maxillofacial Surgery in UK with successful treatment with Miltefosine

K Kassam, M Kumar .Case Reports in Medicine August 2013 Article ID 975131

Paediatric Orbital Fractures: The Importance of Regular Thorough Eye Assessment and

Appropriate Referral

K Kassam , I Rahim, C Mills. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine November 2013 Article ID 376564

TMJ Guest Editorial: BJOMS ORACLE (51) 2013 Pg 370-371

Letter to Editor BDJ: Lack of TMJ knowledge amongst UK GDPs November 2013

Review article: Current thinking in the Examination and Management of TMJ

Journal: Primary Dental Care

Secondary merkel cell carcinoma manifesting in the parotid.

K Kassam, A Messiha. Case reports in Dermatological Medicine Dec 2013 Article ID 960140

In which clinical scenario would awake fibreoptic nasal intubation be employed? ‘

Clinical video on fibreoptic technique in the Ludwig’s Angina patient

K Kassam, A Messiah, M Heliotis. Journal: Clinical Case reports 2014; 2(1): 21-21

Exophytic parietal skin metastases from renal cell carcinoma

K Kassam, E Tiong , M Kumar.

Journal: Case reports in Dermatological Medicine 2013, Article ID 196016

Fractured Zygomatic Arch: A Traumatic cause for trismus

K Kassam, A Messiha . BMJ case reports

Gorlin’s Sign: An important clinical indicator of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

K Kassam, L Cascarini. BMJ Minerva

‘What is the cause of the opthalmoplegia in this young child?’

Clinical video on white-eyed blowout fracture

K Kassam , B Visavadia. Journal: Clinical Case reports

The importance of Oral Examination in Facial Trauma: Recognition of Guerin’s sign in Le Fort

1 fractures: Clinical Image

Journal: Clinical Case Reports

Parapharyngeal Oedema: An uncommon complication of TMJ arthroscopy

K Kassam, R Cheong, L Cascarini. Journal: Clinical case reports

Latest Book chapter ( publication March 2020 )

Removal of Osteosynthesis in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ( Published in Atlas of Operative Maxillofacial Trauma Surgery  )

Presentations

International

Latest International Poster Presentations

• Molloplast-B customised decompression stent for odontogenic cysts and tumours. September 2019 Annual Scientific Conference of the British Association of Oral Surgeons
• Long term followup of paediatric oral sub mucous fibrosis and public health concerns among paan chewers June 2019 Annual meeting of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Thyroid isthmusectomy during surgical tracheostomy, a case series June 2019 Annual meeting of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Angioedema following Non-autogenous bone graft and Antimicrobial Use for Dental Implants June 2018 meeting of British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Previous International Presentations

• Assessment of the investigative value of pus swab collection after drainage of an odontogenic abscess. Does it effect management? : British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons Conference - 22nd-24th July 2015 ( Poster )
• Outcomes of TMJ Replacements : British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - July 2014
• Pseudogout of the TMJ: European Society of TMJ Surgeons - June 2013
• Custom Made Alloplastic Temporomandibular Joint Replacement : The choice for the patient with the multiple operated TMJ : International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - October 2013
• Pseudogout of the Temporomandibular joint : An Uncommon swelling of the TMJ necessitating delayed TMJ Reconstruction - International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - October 2013 (Poster)
• General Dental Practitioners in the UK and their knowledge of the TMJ : A Survey : International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons - October 2013
• Pseudogout of the Temperomandibular Joint: An uncommon cause of TMJ swelling necessitating delayed TMJ Reconstruction - European Society Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - June 2013 ( Oral )
• Audit of Adequacy of TMJ Documentation & Data collection at a Regional Maxillofacial Unit facilitating the creation of a dedicated TMJ integrated pathway and database - European European Society Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - June 2013 ( Oral )
• Extended TMJ custom made prosthesis combined with orthognathic surgery to treat severe facial deformity - European Society Temporomandibular Joint Surgeons - June 2013 ( Oral )
• Angiosarcoma of the Parotid: British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - July 2013 (Poster)
• Automobile airbag induced maxillofacial injuries: European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery - September 2012 (Poster)
• Rare Metastatic Presentation of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - November 2011( Poster 1st Author)
• Case Series of Parotid Duct Injuries, Treatment and Sequalae: Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India - November 2011 (Poster 1st Author )
• Medpor implant experience at University College Hospital , London, UK 2005-2010 - June 2011 ( Poster 1st Author )

National

• Secondary Merkel Cell Cancer manifesting in the Parotid: Treatment options? Royal Society of Medicine - January 2014 (Oral)
• Arthroscopic approach to treat closed lock of Temporomandibular Joint Royal Society of Medicine - May 2013 ( Oral )
• Audit of Adequacy of TMJ documentation & Data Collection at a Regional Maxillofacial Unit TMJ Study Day- Royal Society of Medicine - 25th October 2012 (Oral)

Regional

• Introduction to Maxillofacial Surgery Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 16th May 2019 Invited by the educational academy to speak on Foundation Year teaching program
• Introduction to Maxillofacial Trauma & Infection Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: 3rd May 2018 Invited by the educational academy to speak on Foundation Year teaching program
• Paediatric maxillofacial Trauma: Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust: 21st February 2018 ( Invited by the Paediatric Team as a guest speaker )
• Head Injury : Barts & London (BLT) NHS Trust Nov 2015
• Skin Cancer and its management: Barts & London (BLT) NHS Trust Oct 2015
• Panfacial Sequencing: BLT June 2015
• Zygomatic Fractures: BLT June 2015
• Quality Improvement Project : Oncology Operative Notes Audit - Barts & London NHS Trust - 15th June 2015 ( Oral )
• Mortality & Morbidity Head & Neck Oncology - Barts & London NHS Trust - 24th April 2015 ( Oral )
• Mortality & Morbidity Head & Neck Oncology - Barts & London NHS Trust - 3rd December 2014 ( Oral )
• TMJ Seminar : BLT Nov 2014
• Instructor on Facial Soft Tissue Course : BLT Nov 2014
• Update on Melanoma: Royal Surrey Hospital - 25th March 2013 ( Oral )
• Cervicofacial Infections: Northwick Park April 2013 (Airway Clinical Governance)
• Current thinking and management of TMD - talk to vocational GDPs
• Rodericks Dental Ltd July 2013
• Orbital Fractures: Northwick Park November 2013

Departmental

• Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain - Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: September 2018
• Facial pain Symposium - Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust: May 2018
• Skin Cancer & its reconstruction in the Head & Neck - Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust: April 2018
• Accurate Documentation for TMJ and Non-neoplastic swellings of the Parotid:- Homerton University NHS
• Foundation Trust. March 2018
• Suturing techniques: Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - October 2017
• Cervicofacial Infections and access to the Airway:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - October 2017
• Prescription of Intravenous Fluids and Orbital Trauma: Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - October 2017
• What to do about Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction? : Brighton & Sussex NHS trust - October 2017
• Recognition of Head Injury and its Management: - Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust - November 2017
• Hands on mandibular fracture training in theatre:- Brighton & Sussex NHS trust - November 2017
• Recognising Sepsis & its management:- Brighton & Sussex NHS trust - November 2017
• Practical Teaching on Phlebotomy and cannulation :- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust- December 2017
• Skin Cancer & its reconstruction in the Head & Neck :- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust- December 2017
• Prescribing in OMFS and Ocular assessment following Maxillofacial Trauma:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust- January 2018
• Non neoplastic swellings of the parotid gland including salivary endoscopy and Benign Odontogenic Tumours :- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust January 2018
• Paediatric Maxillofacial Trauma:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust January 2018.
• Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust February 2018
• Neck Dissection anatomy and practical aspects of performing a neck dissections - Essentials:- Brighton & Sussex NHS Trust February 2018

Courses and Fellowships

International

• July 2020: Step by Step Surgery Courses Rhinoplasty:- Intermediate Level, Analysis, Planning & Surgical techniques 10 consecutive online webinars
• October 2019:Rhinoplasty/Aesthetics Fellowship, Rome, Italy, Dott Tito Marianetti, Clinica Assunzione Di Maria SANT.MA
• 30th September:Rhinoplasty Analysis course Step by Step Surgical courses Park Plaza hotel, London UK
• 29th September:Rhinoplasty Dissection course Step by Step Surgical Courses St. Georges Hospital London UK
• 27th-28th September 2019: Oculo-Facial Plastics Dissection course Step by Step Surgical courses St. Georges Hospital London,UK
• 29/30th July 2019: The Second London TMJ Surgery Course Guy's Dissecting Rooms, Guys Hospital UK
• 26th July 2018: TMJ concepts cadaveric TMJ replacement course Guy’s Dissecting Rooms, Guy’s Hospital , UK
• 27th-30th July 2015- 4th Brussels Atomium Orthognathic Course - Brussels The European Face Centre & University Hospital Brussels
• 19th - 20st October 2012: The 2nd Masterclass in Orthognathic Surgery - The London Clinic , UK 23rd November 2011 - Pre conference Orthognathic Course - Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India
• 11-15th July 2011: Microvascular Course - Northwick Park Hospital UK
• 24th June 2011: Masterclass: Surgical facelifts - British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - Nice, France
• 22-24th June 2011: British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting - Nice, France
• 8th October 2010: British Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Study Day - Royal College of Physicians, UK. October 2010 - Facial Aesthetic Surgery Dissection Course - Slovenia Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons
• 15th -17th May 2010: St Mary’s Facial Plastic Surgery Course - St Mary's Hospital, UK

National

• June 2017: Good Clinical Practice Refresher - Queen Mary Innovation Centre, Whitechapel
• April 2017: Teach the Teachers - Oxford Medical Courses , Bloomsbury, London
• March 2017: Orthodontic-surgical Correction of Dento-facial Deformity - Royal London Hospital
• Feburary 2017: NHS management - Barts & London NHS Trust
• 11th September 2016: FRCS Revision Course - St Georges Hospital NHS Trust London
• 3rd June 2016: Interdisciplinary Cleft Lip & Palate Study day - South Thames Cleft Service London Dental Education Training
• 9th-11th November 2015: Advanced Trauma Life Support - Queens Hospital Nottingham Awarding Body - Royal College of Surgeons
• December 2014: Assertiveness for Clinical Practice - London Deanery
• 25th November 2014: Multidisciplinary Action Training In Crisis and Human Factors - Royal London Hospital Educational Academy
• 14th November 2014: Facial Soft Tissue Course ( Instructor ) - Royal London Hospital Educational Academy
• 18th September 2014: Personal Effectiveness : Working with Colleagues - London Deanery
• 30th June -1st July 2014: Step by Step Rhinoplasty - Royal Society of Medicine
• January 2014: Contemporary Management of Head & Neck Cutaneous Malignancy - Royal Society of Medicine
• 18th-20th November 2013: Synthes FRCS Revision Course, Birmingham
• 8th November 6-7pm 2013: King’s Maxillofacial Seminars ‘ Dynamic facial re-animation: an area for UK OMFS Expansion? ‘ ( 1 CPD point )
• 8th November 9-5 pm 2013: Difficult Airway Management Workshop - Kings College Hospital , London. ( 5 CPD points )
• November 2013: Legal Aspects of Surgical Practice - Royal College of Surgeons of England
• 9th-13th September 2013: South Coast Flap Course - Salisbury
• 17th February 2013: FRCS Revision course- St. Georges Hospital
• 28th November 2012: Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Royal Society of Physicians
• 25th October 2012: TMJ Study Day - Royal Society of Medicine
• 7th November 2012: The London Head & Neck MDT Imaging Course - Northwick Park
• 26th November 2010: Rhinoplasty Study Day - Association of Facial Plastic Surgeons
• July 2010: K-T Cosmetic Botox Refresher, Swindon
• 13th-15th January 2010: UCL Orthognathic Planning Course, Eastman Dental Hospital

Audits/Quality Improvement Projects

Oral & Maxillofacial Photography Consent Audit ( ID10573 ) - Leicester Royal Infirmary

Supervisor - BAOMS Covid-19 Dental Infection Audit - Leicester Royal Infirmary

Supervisor - BAOMS Covid-19 Trauma Audit - Leicester Royal Infirmary

Previous Research

CovidSurg: an international cohort study, aiming to assess the outcomes of surgery in patients diagnosed in COVID-19 - Local Personal Investigator for Maxillofacial / Head & Neck Leicester Royal Infirmary

CovidSurg-Cancer: an international cohort study assessing the safety of surgery for all types of cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the pandemic in cancer delay and treatment pathways - Local Personal Investigator for Maxillofacial / Head & Neck Leicester Royal Infirmary

Career Interests:

Oral Surgery/Facial Trauma/ Deformity management/ Facial Cosmetics/Facial Skin Cancer / TMJ

Head & Neck Cancer Ablation and Free Flap reconstruction.