Dr. Subhaschandra Shetty is an ENT/Head and Neck Surgeon who has served the Northland community for more than 20 years, treating a range of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.

Thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland surgery

  • I am a high-volume thyroid and parathyroid surgeon and an expert in the evaluation and management of head and neck lumps and masses

  • I am proficient in minimally invasive and conventional surgical technique, with intraoperative nerve monitoring when indicated

  • I represent the Northland District Health Board at the Auckland Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Meeting, where I discuss our Northland patients with a panel of national experts so that they can receive cutting-edge, evidence based care.

Nose and sinus care

  • I have extensive experience in managing acute and chronic sinus conditions medically and with comprehensive endoscopic sinus surgery. I believe in an individualised approach and I don’t rush to operate.

  • I prioritise accurate diagnosis, medical and allergy optimisation, postoperative care, and I follow my patients up long term.

Ear surgery

  • I manage a range of ear conditions affecting both adults and children, including recurrent infections, eardrum perforations, hearing loss, blocked ears, and middle-ear disease.

  • I place importance on careful examination, appropriate hearing assessment, and a clear discussion of treatment options. Many ear conditions can be managed without surgery, but when an operation is required, I perform procedures such as grommet insertion, myringoplasty and tympanoplasty. For middle-surgery and complex cases, I refer to otologists/neurotologists in Auckland with whom I work closely.

Paediatric and General ENT

  • I provide paediatric and general ENT care for common conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, tonsils, adenoids, voice, breathing, and neck.

  • For children, this includes assessment of recurrent ear infections, glue ear, hearing concerns, tonsillitis, enlarged adenoids, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, tongue-tie, and nasal obstruction. I aim to give families clear advice and a balanced view of when surgery is helpful and when observation or medical treatment is more appropriate

our team

Dr. Subhash and Clinic Manager Mirka Jelsma unite their decades of healthcare experience and their shared vision for efficient, intuitive, and needs-led patient care.

our clinic

Our clinic is located within the modern rooms of Kensington Private Hospital, and is well equipped for diagnostic and in-office therapeutic procedures.

Dr. Subhaschandra Shetty is a consultant Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon at the Northland District Hospital. He has a deep interest and extensive experience in Rhinology and Head and Neck surgery, especially in parotid and thyroid tumours.

He is an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Head and Neck Tumour clinic in Auckland, and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland. His interest in teaching and research has led him to publish over 40 peer reviewed scientific papers and present numerous presentations in international conferences, as well as hold an active role as council member in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, which oversees the training of surgeons and maintenance of surgical standards in New Zealand and Australia..

Subhash completed his initial medical studies in India, working subsequently for St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences as a Surgeon and an Assistant Professor until 2003. Developing an interest in Head and Neck Surgery, he moved to Dunedin to undertake supervised clinical exposure and training within the speciality as well as broader aspects of clinical Otolaryngology, after which he was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2006. Since then, he has worked as a consultant Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon at the Northland District Hospital and, between 2015 and 2021, at the Counties Manukau District Hospital, where he was also the Clinical Director. Furthermore, Dr. Subhash’s interest in the wider aspects of patient care led him to complete a Healthcare Leadership course at Harvard University in 2017.

ENT Essential is located within Kensington Private Hospital.

 

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Note: ENT Essential is a specialist medical practice. A referral from your GP, Dentist, or another healthcare provider is required before we can book an appointment.