Assoc Prof Patrick Dawes

Biography

Ear surgery is my primary area of surgical interest. I have long experience managing both children and adults with otitis media, in particular perforated tympanic membrane and cholesteatoma. I perform the majority of exostosis surgery and stapendectomy for Otago and Southland. In relation to endoscopic sinus surgery for Rhinosinusitis, I have been the organizer and convener of the Dunedin Sinus Surgery course for registrar training. In pursuing a special interest in adenotonsillar disease, I have a strong research interest in childhood sleep disturbed breathing (snoring and sleep apnoea), its effects, diagnosis and management. Current membership of professional/other bodies Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England Member of New Zealand Medical Association Member of New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (2017 President Elect, 2017-2019 Society President) Member of ENT UK Member of Deafness Research Foundation

Research Interest

Ear surgery Endoscopic sinus surgery for Rhinosinusitis Adenotonsillar disease