Meet Mr Farook for a private consultation
Mr Shahme Farook is a highly experienced Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 24 years of experience. He holds NHS Consultant posts at Northwick Park Hospital and Watford General Hospital, and is available for private consultations at several leading London hospitals.
He is a Bupa Platinum consultant and fee-assured, meaning patients covered by Bupa health insurance will have no unexpected out-of-pocket costs for his fees.
Mr Farook's main areas of private practice expertise include:
- Management of head and neck tumours
- Microvascular free flap reconstruction
- Facial trauma and orbital fractures
- Dental implantology
- Dentoalveolar surgery and wisdom teeth
- Salivary gland pathology (parotid and submandibular gland tumours)
- Skin malignancies of the head and neck
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
Clinical locations
Northwick Park Hospital
NHS Consultant post at Northwick Park Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Mr Farook leads a specialist oral and maxillofacial and head & neck service.
HCA Healthcare The Harley Street Clinic
Located at 35 Weymouth Street, London W1G 8BJ. One of London's premier private hospitals offering access to the latest surgical technologies and specialist care.
The Wellington Hospital, St John's Wood
8A Wellington Place, London NW8 7JA. HCA Healthcare's flagship private hospital, providing outstanding clinical care in a world-class environment.
Spire Bushey Hospital
A leading private hospital in Hertfordshire, offering convenient access for patients in north-west London and the surrounding area.
Clementine Churchill Hospital
Harrow-based private hospital providing specialist surgical services and modern patient facilities close to central London.
Pricing, insurance & accessing care
Consultation fees
New consultation: £350
Follow-up appointment: £275
Surgical fees will be discussed at the time of consultation and will vary depending on the procedure. A written quotation will be provided before any treatment is carried out.
Through health insurance
Mr Farook is a Bupa Platinum consultant and fee-assured, meaning Bupa patients will have no unexpected shortfall charges for his fees. He is recognised by all major health insurers.
If you wish to use insurance, please contact your provider to obtain authorisation. If you are unsure whether your policy covers your condition, please contact our team.
Self-pay
No health insurance or GP referral is required for private consultations. Self-pay patients benefit from rapid access to specialist assessment, flexible appointment times and direct communication with Mr Farook's team.
Insurance providers accepted
Mr Farook accepts the following insurance providers; where available we offer direct billing.









Bupa Platinum provider: Fast-track access, direct billing available.
International patients
Mr Farook welcomes international patients seeking specialist oral and maxillofacial surgery in London. His clinics at the HCA Harley Street Clinic and The Wellington Hospital are well-equipped to support patients travelling from overseas.
International patients are encouraged to contact his team in advance to discuss their clinical needs, arrange pre-operative investigations where required, and ensure a smooth and efficient visit to London.
Please contact us to get started.