An initial consultation with Mr Nav Kara is from £180.
Mr Nav Kara
Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon
MBChB, MRCS(Ed), DOHNS, FRCS(ORL-HNS), MClinRes
Specialises in
- Grommets insertion
- Tonsillectomy surgery
- Snoring treatment
- Sinus surgery
- Laryngoscopy investigation
Also available for:
Virtual consultations:
As the departmental Clinical Governance Lead, I maintain a strong focus on patient safety. I am a firm believer that this can only be achieved through open and honest communication with patients. I ensure that patients understand their condition and the proposed treatment options available to them, and find that patients who are better informed throughout the process tend to experience better surgical outcomes.
I graduated from the University of Aberdeen and undertook my further training across Scotland and the North of England. I have been practicing in ENT since 2005, and my NHS practice is based at Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. I have a subspecialty interest in Rhinology and am the lead for my department, dealing with allergies, complex sinus surgery, nasal polyps, nasal blockage/deformity due to trauma and deviated nasal septums. I also conduct dedicated Paediatric clinics, focusing predominantly on common childhood problems such as hearing loss, tonsillitis and obstructive breathing (OSA).
I am a regular faculty member on National Courses in Septorhinoplasty/Facial Plastics and Endonasal Sinus Surgery. I am the joint founder of a charity which provides National ENT Training to junior doctors and nurses. I teach on the regional junior doctor surgical training days and am also regularly involved in teaching trainees, medical students and work experience students in my day to day NHS practice.
I have a keen interest in research, and am the Research Lead in my Department. I am the Principal Investigator on a number of collaborative National Clinical Trials and also a co-applicant on a large National Grant Award. I regularly publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
I offer clinic consultations for children at Spire Washington Hospital. If surgery is proposed, then this is conducted at their local NHS Hospital.
General Medical Council Number: C6050646
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Nav Kara at Spire include:
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis
- Grommets insertion (glue ear treatment)
- Laryngoscopy investigation
- Mole, cyst, wart and skin tag removal
- Sinus surgery (functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS)
- Snoring Treatment
- Tonsillectomy for adults
Other treatments
- Benign neck lumps
- General adult and children's ENT
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Washington Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
Allergy
Hearing loss
Paediatric otolaryngology
Rhinology
Sinus surgery
Snoring
ENT
Qualification and professional memberships
MBChB / University of Aberdeen / 2002
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
DOHNS / Royal College of Surgeons of England / 2006
Diploma of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
MClin Res / University of Newcastle / 2014
Masters in Clinical Research
Professional memberships
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists - Head & Neck Surgeons
British Association of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngologists
Professional leadership
Clinical Governance Lead ENT at Durham & Darlington ENT Department
Research Lead at Durham & Darlington ENT Department
Current NHS posts
Consultant Surgeon in Otorhinolaryngology, County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 418 8687 |
| info@spirewashington.com | |
| Private secretary | Rachel.moore@spirehealthcare.com |
| Private secretary telephone | 0191 448 7338 - Extension 2293 |
| Private secretary email | Rachel.moore@spirehealthcare.com |