Mr Siddiq, Mirza Azher

I am a Consultant ENT Surgeon working at Burton Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Queens Hospital Burton, but also covering Tamworth and Lichfield hospitals. Prior to this, I was a Consultant at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust. I undertook higher specialist training in the South Thames and West Midlands regions and did a subspeciality otology (ear disorders) fellowship in Manchester. He was also awarded a JLO Travelling fellowship to the renowned Otology centre in Bezier, France. My practice encompasses the breadth of ENT conditions with a subspecialist interest predominantly in otology. I manages all types of ear conditions, involving symptoms of hearing loss, pain, discharge, itching and tinnitus (noise from the ears). I undertake a wide range of specialist ear operations including those for chronic ear disease and complex hearing reconstruction (such as stapedectomy for otosclerosis and ossiculoplsty). I am also trained to undertake endoscopic ear surgery. I have had sub-specialist training in balance disorders and dizziness. My general ENT practice covers the management of nasal conditions, problems with snoring and voice disorders. I believes in ensuring patients have a fully informed, high-quality patient journey, centred around good communication which reflects the philosophy of his NHS practice I am also committed to helping train future doctors and have held an appointment as a Regional Surgical Advisor to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. I am also an intercollegiate MRCS examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. My research interests have resulted in the publication of over 20 articles in ENT peer review journals.

Ear, nose and throat conditions (adults and children) Otology - all types of ear problems Hearing loss Balance disorders/vertigo Rhinology Sinus and other nasal problems Endoscopic sinus surgery Snoring Allergy Tinnitus Voice and swallowing problems