Mr Ian Smith

I am a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon at The Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley, near Bradford and Leeds, with 25 years of experience as a consultant at a major NHS teaching hospital in West Yorkshire. Throughout my career, I have been involved in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions, developing extensive clinical and surgical experience. Alongside my clinical practice, I am actively involved in teaching, supervising and training the next generation of doctors and surgeons, including ENT surgical trainees, general practitioners and medical students. My particular clinical interests include nose and sinus conditions, recurrent tonsillitis, hearing and balance disorders, and thyroid and neck conditions. I have performed thousands of tonsillectomies and have extensive experience in endoscopic sinus surgery and thyroid and parathyroid surgery. I am also a core member of the regional thyroid and endocrine multidisciplinary team, including the thyroid cancer multidisciplinary team, contributing to the specialist assessment and management of patients with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. I believe in providing patients with a thorough assessment, clear explanations and treatment tailored to their individual needs. My approach is to help patients understand their condition and make informed decisions about their care, whether this involves medical treatment or surgery.

Nose and Sinus Conditions Nasal obstruction and nasal allergies Recurrent and chronic sinusitis Nasal polyps Endoscopic sinus surgery, nasal polyp surgery and turbinate reduction Throat and Tonsil Conditions Recurrent sore throats and tonsillitis Tonsil stones Tonsillectomy – extensive experience, having performed thousands of procedures Hoarseness and voice problems Swallowing difficulties and sensation of a lump in the throat Ear and Balance Conditions Ear infections, hearing loss and tinnitus Earwax removal and microsuction,grommet operations Dizziness and vertigo, particularly benign positional vertigo (BPPV) Thyroid, Parathyroid and Neck Conditions Thyroid lumps, nodules and thyroid cancer Thyroid and parathyroid surgery Neck lumps, enlarged lymph nodes and salivary gland conditions Core member of the regional thyroid and endocrine cancer multidisciplinary team