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At Ear Wax Specialist, we are the Midlands’ number one ear care provider, especially for endoscopic ear wax removal and hearing aids.

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Mohammed Khizar Clinician

Mohammed Khizar

Professional Title / Designation:

Director & Senior Audiologist, The Earwax Specialist Group

About the Author:

Mohammed Khizar is a highly experienced audiologist with over 20 years of clinical expertise, including both NHS and private healthcare. He is also a graduate of Aston University (BSc in Audiology). Since then, he has dedicated his career to improving hearing health and accessibility across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

As the Director of The Earwax Specialist Group, Mohammed also leads the development of independent hearing practices focused on community-based, patient-centred care. In particular, patients know him for his calm professionalism and deep technical knowledge. In addition, he specialises in advanced earwax removal techniques, including endoscopic microsuction, as well as fitting cutting-edge digital hearing aid technology.

Credentials & Qualifications:

  • BSc Audiology (Aston University)
  • RHAD (Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser)
  • HCPC Registration: HAD00756 

Areas of Expertise / Specialisation:

  • Endoscopic and microsuction earwax removal
  • Digital hearing aid technology
  • Community hearing care and clinic management

Professional Experience:

Overall, Mohammed has over 20 years of experience as an audiologist within the NHS and private sector. He is also the founder and director of The Earwax Specialist Group, which runs multiple practice locations across Birmingham.

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Personal Interests:

As an avid trekker and fitness enthusiast, Mohammed especially enjoys long walks and outdoor adventures.

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Manoj Kumar Chem Clinician

Manoj Kumar Chem

Professional Title / Designation:

Senior Audiologist & Clinical Trainer, The Earwax Specialist Group

About the Author:

Manoj Kumar Chem is a veteran audiologist with over 30 years of NHS experience, as well as a respected trainer within the Earwax Specialist Group. As the Lead Trainer for the Earwax Removal Programme, he also brings an approachable teaching style and clinical precision. As a result, he is a trusted mentor to healthcare professionals across the UK.

With more than 8 years of advanced microsuction experience and over 25 years in audiology, Manoj also combines deep clinical expertise with a passion for empowering new practitioners through structured, patient-focused training.

Credentials & Qualifications:

  • HCPC Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser (Audiologist)
  • HCPC Registration: HAD00143 (Verify Registration)

Areas of Expertise / Specialisation:

  • Audiology training and mentorship
  • Endoscopic and microsuction earwax removal
  • Clinical leadership and NHS audiology

Professional Experience:

Manoj has over 30 years in NHS and private audiology, including 10+ years of advanced microsuction experience. He also currently serves as Clinical Trainer at The Earwax Specialist Group.

Professional Links:

Personal Interests:

Outside the clinic, Manoj enjoys five-a-side football, and his teammates also know him for his tactical flair and creative “false 9” play.

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Dr. Israr Ul-Haq Clinician

Dr. Israr Ul-Haq

Professional Title / Designation:

Medical Director & Senior GP, The Private GP | Sutton Hearing Care

About the Author:

Dr. Israr Ul-Haq is a highly respected GP with over 20 years of international experience, particularly in acute medicine, dermatology, and minor surgery. As Medical Director at The Private GP, based at Sutton Hearing Care in Sutton Coldfield, Dr. Israr also combines expert clinical judgment with compassionate, personalised care.

A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Dr. Israr holds prestigious postgraduate qualifications including MRCP, MRCGP, and a PgDPD in Practical Dermatology. His clinical focus specifically includes acute care, dermatological procedures and joint injections. He also has a reputation for delivering fast, same-day diagnostic results.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Israr is a dedicated humanitarian who has volunteered in conflict zones including Gaza and Afghanistan, offering medical aid through global NGOs.

Credentials & Qualifications:

  • MBChB, University of Birmingham
  • MRCP (UK)
  • MRCGP (UK)
  • PgDPD (Practical Dermatology)

Areas of Expertise / Specialisation:

  • Acute and emergency medicine
  • Dermatology and minor surgery
  • Joint injections and rapid diagnostics

Professional Experience:

Dr. Israr has over 20 years of experience in acute and general medicine, and he has also served both the NHS and private healthcare sectors.

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Personal Interests:

As a passionate advocate for global health equality, Dr. Israr also dedicates his free time to international humanitarian missions.

Zoya Javed Clinician

Zoya Javed

Professional Title / Designation:

Zoya Javed, Audiologist, BSc Aud, HCPC registered (HAD 005629)

About the Author:

Zoya graduated from Aston University in 2023, when she earned First Class Honours in audiology. She also brings three years of clinical experience to the practice. In addition, she trained in endoscopic microsuction under our clinical specialists, so she is experienced in complex microsuction procedures.

Zoya is also proficient across all areas of an independent hearing practice. In particular, her calm and unhurried manner puts our patients at ease, especially those who feel nervous about their first appointment. She is also experienced in fitting and dispensing hearing aids from the world’s leading manufacturers.

Outside the clinic, Zoya especially enjoys unwinding at home with a good box set.

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Allison O' Sullivan Clinician

Allison O' Sullivan

Professional Title / Designation:

Patient Liaison Advisor

Allison is our wonderful front-of-house secretary, and she is also our patient liaison advisor. She takes bookings for all of our clinical sites, so she can arrange all your appointments and answer your queries. Before joining us, Allison worked as a medical secretary for many years. As a result, she has brought her expertise in practice management to the Ear Wax Specialist group.

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Danish Mushtaq Clinician

Danish Mushtaq

Professional Title / Designation:

Resident Hearing Aid Dispenser

About the Author:

Danish joined our Streetly practice in 2024, when he became our resident Hearing Aid Dispenser. Before that, he gained extensive experience across the major high street chains. As a result, he knows what good independent care should look like.

Danish was already very experienced in microsuction before he joined us. He then completed our in-house endoscopic microsuction training.

Alongside his clinical work, Danish also heads our training programme, teaching doctors and nurses best practice in microsuction ear wax removal.

Our patients especially value his attentiveness, thoroughness and straightforward, reassuring approach.

Meanwhile, away from the clinic, Danish is a keen padel player. He is currently working on his footwork, although he’ll happily tell you it is still very much in progress.

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Services

What we offer

Reception counter interior of the Birmingham Hearing Care clinic.

HEARING ASSESSMENTS

Oticon Hearing aids Sutton Coldfield

HEARING AIDS

Audiologist performing endoscopic microsuction ear wax removal at our Sutton Coldfield clinic

EAR WAX REMOVAL

How We Work

How We Remove Earwax

Endoscopic microsuction examination

Endoscopic microsuction

Generally, the safest and cleanest way to remove ear wax from moderately blocked ears is the microsuction method. To begin with, we gently insert a fine probe attached to a vacuum pump. Then the probe suctions the excess wax out of the ear canal.

Illustration of earwax removal using a water irrigation technique.

Water Irrigation

This is safer, gentler and more effective technology than the old “syringing” method.
During water irrigation, we use body-temperature (37°C) water to flush debris out of the ear canal at a low pressure.
As a result, it’s ideal for removing larger quantities of ear wax.

Manual ear wax removal using a specialist tool.

Manual Removal

If you only have a small amount of ear wax near the entrance of your ear canal, manual removal is the best option. In this case, we use a variety of fine tools to safely remove the wax.

Our Vision

Why Patients Choose Ear Wax Specialist

Above all, at Ear Wax Specialist, we pride ourselves on exemplary customer care and satisfaction. We also use the latest state-of-the-art equipment to help our patients with their ear-related issues.

Our clinics are purpose-built hearing centres, so you get a clinically clean and safe environment in an otherwise unregulated industry. In addition, HCPC-registered audiologists carry out every procedure, rather than technicians. We also use ENT-grade endoscopes, suction systems and infection control protocols in every clinic.

Because our audiologists are highly experienced, we can now remove wax at your first visit 90% of the time. However, if we find no wax, you only pay a £20 consultation fee. When ear wax is not the cause, we also explain what is causing your symptoms and refer you to a GP or ENT specialist if needed.

In short, our team combines experienced audiologists, an on-site GP and a dedicated patient liaison advisor. Meanwhile, Allison and the team can book you into any of our clinics in Birmingham (Kings Heath), Sutton Coldfield (Streetly), Solihull (Knowle), Stourbridge and Coventry. As a result, you can often get a same-day appointment near you. You can also read our ear wax removal FAQs, or book an appointment online.

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