Dr Nick Lilic

Nick Lilic is a New Zealand trained specialist Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon who grew up in Auckland. After graduating from the University of Auckland with Distinction, he completed surgical training and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Nick undertook fellowship training in Edinburgh in head and neck oncological and thyroid surgery. He also attained a Masters of Science from the University of London. Following this, he completed a prestigious fellowship in Auckland, developing expertise in treatment and reconstruction of advanced skin cancer, thyroid cancer, and cancers of the oral cavity, sinonasal cavity and throat.

Nick is a consultant surgeon at Auckland City Hospital. He is a lecturer at the University of Auckland and has been actively involved in research throughout his career, publishing a number of textbook chapters and articles in scientific journals covering a full range of ENT problems. He designed and content edited the medical student ENT curriculum website.

Nick provides a 'one-stop shop' approach to most problems, including specialist assessment, on-site scans, and biopsies in the same appointment. Ongoing monitoring and follow-up are key components to Nick's approach. Many ENT, head and neck disorders can be treated without surgery. Nick only advises surgery when it is the best treatment option.

Head and Neck

• Neck lumps
• Thyroid and Parathyroid disorders
• Skin Cancer including Facial Plastics
• Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstruction - including throat, larynx and oropharynx
• Mouth and Lip lesions
• Salivary Gland Stones, Infections and Tumours
• Swallowing & Voice Problems

Thyroid

• Thyroid Nodule Assessment
• Early and Advanced Thyroid Cancer
• Parathyroid Disorders
• Minimally Invasive Techniques
• In-room Biopsy

Parathyroid

• Parathyroid Disorders
• Minimally Invasive Techniques
• In-room Biopsy
• Early and Advanced Thyroid Cancer

Rhinology

• Blocked nose - deviated nasal septum and enlarged turbinates
• Sinus disorders
• Nasal polyps
• Postnasal drip

General ENT

• Tonsillitis
• Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
• Voice problems
• Swallowing problems

Practising at:
Mauranui Clinic
Gilles Southern Cross Hospital
Auckland City Hospital (Public)

Qualifications:
MBChB, MSc, FRACS