Mr Nav Kara

Mr Kara is an experienced Consultant ENT Surgeon practicing at the Spire Hospital (Washington) and Woodlands Hospital (Darlington). He sees patients from County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Teeside, Tyne & Wear and from as far as Cumbria. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen, undertaking his further ENT training across Scotland and the North of England, and has been practicing exclusively in ENT since 2005. Mr Kara is a full time Consultant ENT Surgeon at County Durham and Darlington NHS Hospitals.  Mr Kara provides a general Ear Nose and Throat service, offering consultations and operations for a wide range of adult and childrens' ENT conditions. Many ENT conditions can be successfully managed with medical treatment and outpatient procedures, without the need for surgery. He works closely with private Audiologists, Balance therapists and Speech & Language Therapists to provide a full spectrum of care.  He has a subspecialty interest in nasal conditions and is the Lead Rhinologist in his department, dealing with allergies, complex/revision sinus surgery, nasal polyps, nasal blockage/deformity due to trauma and deviated nasal septums. He also conducts dedicated Paediatric clinics, focusing predominantly on common childhood problems such as hearing loss, tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).  Having previously held posts both as Departmental Clinical Lead and also Clinical Governance Lead, Mr Kara is enthusiastic about adopting innovative techniques to improve the patient experience. He maintains a strong focus on patient safety and is a firm believer that this can only be achieved through open and honest communication with patients. He ensures that patients understand their condition and the proposed treatment options available to them, and finds that patients who are better informed throughout the process tend to experience better surgical outcomes.  Mr Kara provides weekly clinics at the Washington Spire Hospital and Woodlands Hospital, and is happy to arrange remote consultations for patients where necessary. He offers outpatient procedures such as nasal endoscopy, wax removal and nasal cautery.