Dr Benjamin Chan

Ben Chan is a Head and Neck surgeon based in Auckland. Ben completed his medical degree at the University of Otago in 2009. He then went on to surgical training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery and was awarded his Fellowship in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2019. His surgical training has taken him all over New Zealand as well as Calgary, Canada, where he completed subspeciality training in advanced Head and Neck surgical oncology and thyroid surgery.

Ben has a deep understanding of head and neck pathology, as well as the technical expertise required to operate confidently in this complex area. He is an expert in the surgical treatment of thyroid cancer, as well as cancers of the oral cavity, throat, salivary glands, sinonasal tract, and skin. Ben is also adept at the management of nasal obstruction and is experienced in both limited and comprehensive sinus surgery. He is a clear and empathetic communicator who forms valued relationships with his patients and their families.

Ben is a consultant surgeon at North Shore Hospital and has previously worked in Christchurch, where he was the Chair of the Head and Neck Cancer multidisciplinary team that covered the mid and upper South Island. He is actively involved in surgical training and is a current selector on the Training, Education, and Accreditation Committee (TEAC), which coordinates the surgical training of Otolaryngologists in New Zealand.

Ben believes that collaboration creates better and more meaningful outcomes. He will work with you to understand your symptoms and tailor a management plan that best suits your needs and gives you the best result.

Head and neck

• Head and Neck cancer
• Oral cavity, throat, sinonasal
• Neck lumps
• Skin cancers
• Salivary gland disorders
• Difficulty swallowing
• Altered voice

Thyroid

• Nodules
• Goitre
• Thyroid cancer
• Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroglossal duct cysts

Nose and Sinus

• Deviated septum
• Sinusitis
• Rhinitis
• Nasal polyps
• Bleeding nose
• Blocked nose

Paediatric ENT

• Snoring/sleep disordered breathing
• Enlarged tonsils
• Ear infections / Glue ear
• Tonsillitis
• Neck lumps

MBChB, BSc, FRACS