Mr Erik Nilssen
Consultant ENT Surgeon
MB ChB (UCT), FCS (ORL) SA, FRCS ORL, DLO
Specialises in
I have a general ENT practice with a special emphasis on medical and surgical conditions of the nose. My practice includes Nasal Reconstructive Surgery of the nose as well as Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) and extended applications thereof, including. nasal and sinus treatments as well as lacrimal conditions in both adults and children.
I graduated from the University of Cape Town in 1987. I completed ENT training programmes both in South Africa and Scotland with a special interest in Rhinology. I was appointed as a Consultant ENT Surgeon in Portsmouth in 2000.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Erik Nilssen at Spire include:
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty)
- Sinus surgery (functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS)
- Laryngoscopy investigation
- Septoplasty surgery
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Allergy
Rhinology
Thyroid surgery
Chronic facial pain. Congestion and nasal blockage. Disorders of smell. and taste. Epistaxis (Nose bleeds). Endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Extended applications of endoscopic surgery for nasal and lacrimal disorders. Nasal polyposis. Nasal skin lesions. Rhinoplastic surgery. Sinusitis. Wide experience with Advanced open (external) and closed rhinoplasty approaches.
Qualification and professional memberships
Current NHS posts
Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
I am married with two daughters. I regularly play badminton and enjoy personal fitness. My outside interests include cycling and following cricket and rugby as a spectator. I am also an enthusiastic cook.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Private secretary | Carol Longland |
| Private secretary telephone | 02392 456 050 |
| Private secretary email | carol.longland@spirehealthcare.com |