Mr Nabeel Bhatti
BDS, MFDS RCS (Eng), MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (OMFS)
Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
I'm a dual-qualified Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, holding both dental (BDS) and medical (MBBS) degrees, and I'm a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCS OMFS). I work in close partnership with Professor Simon Holmes, and together we offer expert, patient-focused care across both NHS and private settings. I currently practise at Barts Health NHS Trust, Harley Street, London Bridge Hospital, and LIPS at Battersea Power Station.
Why I Chose This Career
I was drawn to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery because of the unique blend of form and function it demands. Facial conditions — whether due to trauma, pathology, or developmental issues — can affect far more than appearance. They can impact confidence, communication, eating, and identity. Being able to restore someone's ability to smile, eat, or speak without pain is what motivates me. Whether it's a wisdom tooth infection, a locked jaw, or the aftermath of facial trauma, I take pride in diagnosing problems carefully and offering treatments that are personal, precise, and effective.
Special Interests
Over time, I've developed a special interest in the management of mandibular condylar fractures and TMJ (jaw joint) disorders. These are often life-limiting conditions, and helping patients regain jaw function — and with it, their confidence — is one of the most rewarding parts of my practice. Transitioning from trauma surgery to managing more chronic joint pain and movement limitation has been a natural progression in my career, and I apply the same detailed, functional approach across both areas.
Research & Teaching
I'm actively involved in clinical research into condylar fractures and facial trauma. My work focuses on outcomes after condylar head injuries, comparing surgical versus conservative treatment, and developing evidence-based approaches to guide decision-making. I also hold an honorary senior clinical lectureship at Queen Mary University of London. I regularly teach postgraduate trainees, speak at conferences, and examine in the field of craniofacial trauma.
How I Work
I believe great surgery is about more than technical skill. It's about clear, honest communication and genuine partnership — both with patients and with referrers. I always aim to make sure the people I treat understand their options and feel supported every step of the way.
Areas of Expertise
- Facial trauma, especially condylar fractures of the mandible
- TMJ disorders, including restricted opening, joint pain, and internal derangement
- Wisdom tooth removal and complex dental extractions
- Jaw realignment (orthognathic) surgery
- Oral pathology, including biopsy and removal of suspicious or pre-cancerous lesions
- Facial skin surgery, including removal of cysts, moles, and minor skin cancers
- Paediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery
Published Research
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, 2026
Frontal Sinus Fractures: An Evaluation of Injury Parameters and Operative Variables on Surgical Outcomes
George Cove, Declan Hughes, Christopher Zerafa, Simon Holmes
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British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025
Open Management of Condylar Head Fractures. The First 50 Cases: What Have We Learnt and Where Are We Going?
Nabeel Bhatti, Hussein Mohamedbhai, Ximan Poon, Pippasha Khan, Frederic Van der Cruyssen, Simon Holmes
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British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2024
How Good is Good Enough? Lessons Learned from Review of Outcomes of 50 Patients Following Extraoral Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Condylar Neck and Base Fractures at a Regional Major Trauma Centre
Julian Leow, Rebecca Exley, Simon Holmes, Nabeel Bhatti
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British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2023
Quantitative Analysis of Diplopia Following Orbital Fracture Repair
Declan Hughes, Joe McQuillan, Simon Holmes
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BMC Health Services Research, 2026
Barriers to Domestic Violence Disclosure in Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review of Victim and Provider Perspectives
Tamana Barakati, Manu R. Mathur, Manas Dave, Mohammad I. Farook, Simon Holmes, Ali Golkari, Ania Korszun, Mohammad S. A. Alshammari, Paul Coulthard
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Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, 2025
Quantitative and Qualitative Symmetry Analysis of Open Reduction and Fixation of Zygomatic Complex Fractures
Frederic Van der Cruyssen, Mathilda Wylde, Anthony Campbell, Ali Reza Pourkarim, Zeeshan Ahmad, Nabeel Bhatti, Simon Holmes
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British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025
Sagacity of surgical selectivity: a retrospective analysis of occlusal outcome and intermaxillary fixation use in midface fracture fixation
D Hughes, R Fussell, N Bhatti, S Holmes, R Davies
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Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021
Orbital Bone Fractures in a Central London Trauma Center: A Retrospective Study of 582 Patients
J Moffatt, D Hughes, N Bhatti, SB Holmes
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British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2016
Management of Complex Orbital Fractures
N Bhatti, A Kanzaria, N Huxham-Owen, C Bridle, S Holmes
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