Mr David Whitehead

Qualifications

BSc, MBBS, DOHNS, MSc, FRCS (ORL_HNS)

GMC number: 4372358

Practicing since: 1996

Specialties

ENT (Otolaryngology)

Consultation times

  • Monday AM
  • Overview

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About

Mr Whitehead qualified from Guy’s & St.Thomas’ Medical School and completed his training as an ENT surgeon in London and the South East of England. He has been practicing ENT Surgery since 2002.

He subsequently undertook a Fellowship in Advanced Sinus Surgery, Anterior Skull Base Surgery, Nasal Reconstruction and Facial Plastic Surgery in Manchester. Mr Whitehead is focused on the most complex functional and aesthetic nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) and complex revision sinus surgery (FESS) using the latest technological advances including piezo, balloons and computer assisted navigation. He works closely with the neurosurgeon to address complex anterior skull base problems.

To arrange a free 15 minute discussion regarding Rhinoplasty with Mr Whitehead please contact Nuffield Health Tees Hospital on: 01642 367439

Other interests

  • Cosmetic/aesthetic surgery
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Awake sinus surgery
  • Advanced sinus surgery
  • Anterior Skull Base Surgery
  • Neuro-navigation
  • 3D facial imaging

Languages spoken

English

Treatments and tests offered by Mr David Whitehead at Nuffield Health

  • Mole removal
  • Turbinectomy
  • Ear pinning cosmetic surgery (Pinnaplasty)
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Deviated septum (Septoplasty)
  • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
  • Ear drum repair (Myringoplasty)
  • Antral washout
  • Palatoplasty
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Rhinoplasty (or nose reshaping)
  • Microsuction of ear canal
  • Otoplasty (ear correction / ear repositioning)
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Grommet insertion
  • Nasal polypectomy
  • Larynx diagnostic endoscopy
  • Septorhinoplasty

Locations Mr David Whitehead works with

Related experience

Research

  • MSc Imperial College in Surgical Technology
  • Patient reported outcome measures
  • Nasal reconstruction
  • Facial Plastic Surgery

Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Fellow European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
  • British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery (BSFPS)
  • British Rhinological Society
  • Fellow Royal Society of Medicine
  • Fellow Hunterian Society
  • British Association of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT-UK)
  • British Medical Association

Insurers Mr David Whitehead works with

Mr David Whitehead works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • AXA PPP International
  • Bupa
  • Bupa On Demand
  • Cigna International
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)

Declaration

Mr David Whitehead does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr David Whitehead does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr David Whitehead does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.