Fellowships - Advanced Head and Neck Surgery (Tata Memorial, Mumbai, India and Cambridge University-Addenbrookes-UK) Advanced Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction, Robotic Surgery and Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery (Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada)

Kia Ora, Good Day, Assalamu Alaikum, Vanakkam, Namaste to all.

Having worked officially as an ENT Surgeon in five countries (India, Ireland, UK, Canada and New Zealand), I bring a vast world-class experience with expertise in ENT and Head & Neck Surgery. An Alumnus of Holy Cross MHSS, Salem, India and Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, India, I graduated (MBBS) in 2004. Following my graduation, my passion to pursue comprehensive structured training started my training career in UK and Ireland. Following completion of Basic Surgical Training from my alma mater, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), I became a Member in 2008. I gained Masters in Clinical Education and Medical Research (MMedSc) from NUI, Galway Ireland and Diploma in ENT Surgery (DOHNS) from Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 2009.

I further trained in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery through Higher Surgical Training from RCSI and was awarded Intercollegiate Fellowship FRCS(ORL-HNS) in 2016. I was also awarded fellowship from European Academy of ORL- FEBORL-HNS in 2015.Following successful completion of Surgical Training I was awarded CCT/CHST(UK & Ireland) in 2017.

My passion for Head and Neck Surgery motivated me to pursue International Global Online fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology (FGOLF) from International Federation of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Societies (IFHNOS) and MSKCC, USA and I am a member of first batch of graduates of this world-famous fellowship programme. I was awarded FGOLF fellowship in 2016.

Following my CCT I pursued three Advanced Clinical fellowships from prestigious institutions in the world. First, advanced Head and Neck Fellowship from world renowned institution for Head and Neck Cancer, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India. Second, advanced Head and Neck Surgery fellowship in world renowned Cambridge University- Addenbrookes Hospital, UK. Third, Microvascular reconstructive, Robotic and advanced facial plastics fellowship, Dalhousie University – Halifax, Canada.

After working as a Consultant in Northamptonshire, UK, a lifestyle choice made us make a big move to
New Zealand with my wife an IT professional and three young children.

My passion for facial plastic and reconstructive surgery motivated me to pursue advanced fellowship training, practice facial plastic reconstructive surgery as a Consultant, passing a rigorous examination process by the American/International Board of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery in Washington USA and was awarded the highest degree for facial plastics in the world, IBCFPRS.

I have been a Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon in MidCentral DHB since April 2019 and joined Totara House and Crest Hospital in August 2020. I am a member of Central North Island Head and Neck MDT, Central North Island Thyroid and Parathyroid MDT. I am the founder of the second Sialendoscopy Unit in the country.

My multifaceted subspecialisation encompasses minimally invasive salivary procedures, Robotic head and Neck Surgery (Intuitive Certified), complex Thyroid and parathyroid disorders, Sialendoscopy, Benign and Malignant Head and Neck ablative and reconstructive surgeries, Facial reanimation, Skin Cancer Surgery, Laser and Coblation procedures, Advanced facial plastic, functional and aesthetic surgeries including septorhinoplasty, otoplasty for prominent ears, face lift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, cosmetic procedures, Advanced Endoscopic Sinus surgery, Endoscopic Surgery for Blocked tear ducts (DCR), Sleep/OSA surgery, Coblation procedures for tonsils, adenoids, allergic nose (turbinates) sleep surgery and Endoscopic Ear Surgery. I routinely perform scarless Endoscopic Ear Surgery and Laser microsurgery for cancerous and non-cancerous throat conditions.

I hold professional memberships with ENT, Head and Neck and Facial plastic societies in New Zealand, India, UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia. My professional membership and engagement also expands to IFFPSS, Facial Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery India Trust, AAFPS, BAHNO, IOS, NZOHNS, AAO-HNS, ASOHNS, International Head and Neck Societies- IFHNOS and International Sialendoscopy Society (iSIAL).
My passion for ENT has helped me achieve eight higher degrees, more than 22 National Presentations (Ireland), more than 12 International Presentations (worldwide), one thesis, 18 Publications in High Impact Journals. I have attended more than 45 live courses and 26 conferences in last eight years to keep uptodate in all aspects of ENT sub-specialities.

I enjoy teaching, training and sharing my experience with my juniors, peers and colleagues. I am passionate of being a student of life and continue to learn and bring excellence in patient care and service delivery to all our patients. My hobbies include photography, cooking, updating my 600 books library, spending time with wife and kids.

Looking forward to helping you and your family members/friends in all possible ways.

Mr. Naveed Basheeth