Yes, you are in the right place! MercyAscot Head & Neck is now Allevia Head & Neck.
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Comprehensive care for patients with head & neck disorders

We’re committed to the delivery of high quality patient-centred services to the people of New Zealand.

End-to-end patient support from a world-class team.

Our team is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services for patients with head and neck disorders. We focus on producing excellent clinical outcomes through our multidisciplinary team of specialists who will take care of you every step of the way. 

Working alongside General Practitioners (GPs), we are one of the first private hospitals in New Zealand to provide end-to-end support for patients on their head and neck cancer journey. Our one-stop diagnostic clinic for neck lumps provides fast access to treatment from early diagnosis, through to treatment and recovery, removing the need for multiple appointments.

World-class services

Where our expertise meets your health journey.

It’s the dedication, compassion and quality of our staff, caring for patients in pristine, modern facilities, and with exemplary post-operative management, that sets us apart. It's a unique offering that makes us different, and makes all the difference to our patients.

Head & Neck

Head and neck surgery is a multi-disciplinary specialty, with the majority of surgeons being ear, nose, and throat (ENT) / otolaryngology specialists. Other surgeons trained in head and neck surgery include general surgeons, plastic surgeons, and maxillofacial surgeons.

Oral & Maxillofacial

We offers an range of surgical procedures, delivering a high-quality experience for patients with oral or maxillofacial disorders.

Neck Lump Clinic

As part of Allevia Head & Neck, our Neck Lump Clinic provides a one-stop diagnostic service for patients with worrying neck lumps. 

Meet our team

New Zealand's leading specialists committed to your care.

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Rajan Patel

Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon
Areas of expertise:
Head & Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery, Oral, Skin, Thyroid Cancer, Melanoma, Reconstruction Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery
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Muammar Abu-Serriah

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Areas of expertise:
Melanoma, Consultant Surgeon in Head and Neck Cancer, Orthognathic Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Facial Trauma, TMJ Surgery, Dentoalveolar & Dental Implants, Cystic Lesions of the Jaw, Facial Plastic Surgery
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Kevin Smith

ORL Surgeon Head & Neck
Areas of expertise:
Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid and Neck Lumps, Mouth and Skin Cancers, 3D Endoscopic Oropharyngectomy, Sialoendoscopy and Minimally-Invasive Salivary Gland Surgery
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Kim Gear

Oral Medicine Specialist
Areas of expertise:
Oral Medicine, Oral Manifestations of Systemic Disease, Infectious Diseases of the Mouth, Oral Ulceration, Diagnosis of Premalignant & Malignant Conditions of the Mouth, Dry Mouth & Salivary Gland Disorders, Halitosis
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