Mr Martyn J FieldsOtolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon. BDS (Sheff), LDSRCS (Eng), FDSRCS (Eng), MBChB(Sheff), FRCSEd (Maxillofacial), FRACS (Otolaryngology)

Areas of Specialisation

Oto-rhino-laryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

I am a general Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon and offer a full range of medical and surgical management for Ear, Nose & Throat conditions. I have an additional interest in nasal & sinus disease including endoscopic sinus surgery, paediatric and adult otology (Ear Surgery) & obstructive sleep apnoea.

I have also trained in Dental, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery which I find of significant help in the diagnosis and management of head & neck conditions and salivary gland pathology.

Specialist Training

• 1974 - 78 Dental training - University of Sheffield - UK
• 1979 - 81 Oral Surgical training - Peterborough / Cambridge - UK
• 1981 - 85 Medical training - University of Sheffield - UK
• 1985 - 89 Maxillofacial Surgery training - University Hospital of Wales & South Wales Regional Maxillofacial & Plastic Surgery Unit - UK
• 1990 - 94 Specialist training in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery - Dunedin & Christchurch - NZ
• 1994 - 95 Post fellowship experience in Otology - Newcastle / Sunderland - UK
• 1995 – to present Consultant / Specialist & Senior Lecturer, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Dunedin Hospital & Private Specialist, Mercy Hospital, Dunedin - NZ

Positions and Memberships

• Senior Lecturer - University of Otago Medical School
• Chairman of the New Zealand Training, Education & Accreditation Committee for Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (Committee member & regional supervisor since 2000)
• National executive council member of the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery.