MB BS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
19 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH11RW
(+1 more)
10 connections in healthcare
19 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH11RW
(+1 more)
10 connections in healthcare
14 Aug 2025
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Mr Atul Kusanale is a Consultant Head, Neck & Reconstructive surgeon within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department in Poole Hospital Foundation Trust. He is registered as a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon with the GMC and the GDC register. He currently is the Site specific Group lead for head and neck cancer in Dorset and leads the sentinel lymph node service for Dorset in head and neck cancer (Melanoma and oral cancer).
He has a dental post graduate degree and he graduated in Medicine from St Georges University of London in 2006. He then completed his basic surgical training in the South West London and Thames rotation. He completed his Higher surgical training on the south coast rotation in 2014. Mr Kusanale has completed fellowships in Temporomandibular Joint Surgery in Vienna with Professor G Undt and in Orthognathic surgery in South Africa with Professor Renyeke. He undertook Sialendoscopy training in Geneva for salivary gland disease.
Mr Kusanale was ranked first in the national selection for the Head and Neck Interface fellowship which is regulated by the Joint committee of Surgical training (accountable to the GMC). As a result he has gained experience in ENT and plastic Surgery as well. He completed his training in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow arguably the busiest unit in the country for head and neck cancer and facial reconstruction.
Atul has experience as a lecturer both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels . He continues to pursue teaching the higher surgical trainees in Maxillofacial surgery as well as undergraduate medical students and currently is Assistant Professor for St George's University School of Medicine.
He is a faculty member for head and neck reconstruction cadaveric course at the Royal College of Edinburgh. He has successfully conducted training workshops for facial reconstructive surgery and head and neck cancer in India for last 5 years and facilitated collaborative work in South Asia. He was a member of the selection committee to appoint head and neck fellows in the UK.
Mr Kusanale has presented at regional, national and international conferences and published in national and international peer reviewed journals. His research interest is in head and neck cancer and is currently researching molecular cancer bio-markers.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Head and Neck Skin Melanoma - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Facial pain and Oral surgery
Sialendoscopy
Facial paralysis treatment and surgery
Oral cancer sentinel lymph node biopsy
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General Medical Council
No. 6147232
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 2006
(260)
67 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH11RW
(133)
St Marys Road, Poole, United Kingdom, BH15 2BH
5
Atul and his assistant put me at ease, they were both very professional through out
Thankyou for your kind feedback
18 Aug 20255
I had 3 BCC removed from my face the stitching was so fine there is very little scaring, A professional Doctor, highly recommend my myself,
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I am delighted to hear that you are pleased with the outcome of your treatment and that the scarring is minimal. It was a pleasure to be involved in your care, and your recommendation is greatly appreciated.
18 Aug 20255
I was made to feel very comfortable and relaxed as I came in nervous. All staff were amazing Thank you
5
First class from initial consultation, procedure and follow up consultation
5
What a talented but humble man, I felt totally at ease in his presence. No big sales pitch or over promising results, just calm and honest facts. He also has a very talented team who work perfectly together, I am sure I will have an excellent outcome, early days but my op went very well, and thanks to all who played a part.
Thank you for your kind feedback. I am pleased you felt at ease and that your operation went well. I will pass on your appreciation to the team, and we all wish you a good recovery.
18 Aug 20255
Excellent prompt consultation and fast track procedure. Put at ease on the day and received fabulous care by the medical team. Lovely to meet Dr Kusanale
5
When I arrived at Solent house, I was greeted with a smile. They were all very nice people. The dentist put me at ease, explaining what was going to happen. I’m really impressed with everything. Thank you
5
Excellent work completed. Very kind and professional.
5
After years of pain and infections, Dr Kusanale gave me fantastic care and provided me with all my options. I am now 3 weeks post surgery, and pain free! I’m very thankful for him and for the team at Harbour Hospital.
5
From start to end my experience has great. Good communication before appointments and the appointments have prompt. I have no complaints.
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Mr Atul Kusanale's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 238 reviews.
What languages does Mr Atul Kusanale speak?
Mr Atul Kusanale speaks English and Urdu
Where is Mr Atul Kusanale located?
Mr Atul Kusanale primarily practices at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, located at 67 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH11RW
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What are Mr Atul Kusanale working hours?
Mr Atul Kusanale is working Tuesday (17:30 - 19:30), Thursday (18:00 - 19:00)
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