Mr Declan Costello is a highly experienced consultant laryngologist with extensive expertise in treating all aspects of voice disorders and hoarseness – from vocal cord nodules and cysts to polyps, papilloma, vocal cord paralysis and spasmodic dysphonia.

As a singer himself, he has a particular interest in treating voice disorders in performers. He is also one of the leading exponents of local anaesthetic laryngeal procedures, which can be particularly beneficial for patients with vocal fold paralysis.

In April 2023, he was presented with the Santley Award by the Musicians’ Company – this was awarded for services to singing and research into singing. This prestigious prize has previously been awarded to a very illustrious list of singers, including Janet Baker, John Shirley-Quirk, Robert Tear, Michael Chance, Felicity Lott, Sarah Connolly, Ian Bostridge, Joyce DiDonato, Iestyn Davies and others.