Mr Wale Olarinde - Consultant Ear Nose Throat Head & Neck & Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgeon

I felt very comfortable and he was very helpful, he's very detailed and I felt in very safe hands. Explained everything in a very friendly easy to understand way.
Apr 16th, 2023

I chose to come and see Dr. Olarinde following an issue I have been experiencing for almost 4 months. I have now reached a limit where I can not continue this way and felt private was my only option, as the NHS is struggling to cope. Firstly, I just want to mention that Dr. Olarinde is a very nice man, he is a very likeable person. Secondly, I spoke to his secretary initially, who I explained my situation to and I was assured Dr. Olarinde would be able to help. I was also informed it may be possible for Dr. Olarinde to bump me up the NHS list and he would list every cost up front along with a treatment plan for me to agree to before we were to proceed. That didn't happen. I arrived at my appointment with a list of everything I had done to rectify my problem over the last 3 months and all the medications I had been on, thinking this would be a very professional appointment. At this point, I am pretty sure of my diagnosis, but I don't know why I have been suffering for almost 4 months and I wanted to understand surgical options. Before entering my appointment, Dr Olarinde was running late and I was asked if I wanted a hearing test while I waited. Of course, I wasn't sure if I even needed one, so I declined until I had explained my situation. During my appointment, Dr. Olarinde wasn't very interested in seeing the medication I am on and was more interested in selling me more and more. They tried to clean my ears as there's a slight film on my ear drum, but he was sure its not the problem. So I didn't understand why I was being pushed into it and it would have cost me another 200. I was only given the cost when I asked for it! Baring in mind, I was sent an email with estimated costs, which I was not aware of as it went into my junk. I was very honest about that. As my ear was inflamed, it was too painful to do this anyway. I was constantly informed that Private is expensive for a reason. In the end, Dr. Olarinde informed me he thought he knew what it was, but I needed an ear test. We were then sent away very quickly to travel to another hospital for an appointment. This then cost me 185 although the audiometrist was very good at her job, very thorough and informative throughout. She helped me understand exactly what was going on and indicated towards what the problem might be. Dr. Olarinde called me back later to state exactly what I had confirmed and that I needed to book another follow-up appointment in 6 weeks to THEN discuss surgical options. He also prescribed me the same medication I am already on via the NHS. I haven't received a treatment plan, a report, or anything other than the hearing test. Which was done via a different consultant. I was led to believe this was an option where I would get answers and help. But I haven't really had that as I have to suffer another 6 weeks. I am very disappointed and unfortunately I will not be visiting again any time soon. P.s. I have noticed the negative reviews are removed from Google, so I'm sure mine will follow.
Apr 6th, 2023

I found my visit to Dr Owale Olarinde was very relaxing and I was put at ease. Here advised me what the issue with my throat and put me on the right path to resolve my issue with throat problem
Apr 1st, 2023

Mar 5th, 2023

I met Mr Olarinde today for a consultation, he was a lovely kind man and very professional, he diagnosed my condition immediately after the procedure and was very knowledgeable in his field, he gave me all the information I need and asked me if I had any questions and nothing was rushed, he is also arranging further treatment fir me for the condition, very happy with Mr Olarinde and that I got to see him. Thank you. Angela.
Feb 16th, 2023