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Mr Lindsey Knight
Consultant ENT Surgeon
MBBCh, MPhil, FRCS, FRCS, FRCS (ORL)
Specialises in
- General adult and children ENT
- Sinus disease
- Throat problems
- Hearing loss and tinnitus
- Nasal blockages
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I have been a teaching hospital consultant ENT surgeon for over 20 years and have vast experience of diagnosing and treating problems and diseases of the ear, nose and throat in both adults and children. I receive many referrals from other consultants and colleagues and provide specialist regional opinions and services especially for difficult paediatric ENT problems.
I deal with most problems of the ear, nose, throat and neck. This includes nasal blockage, septoplasty, rhinitis, sinusitis, balloon sinuplasty, nasal polyps, nose bleeds, closed rhinoplasty, functional septorhinoplasty, minimally invasive ENT surgery, FESS sinus surgery. I also treat allergy treatment, hearing loss, balance and vertigo, tinnitus, deafness, hearing tests, grommets, middle ear microscopic surgery, myringoplasty, tympanoplasty and mastoid surgery. Throat conditions include tonsillectomy, snoring treatments, tongue tie, throat and voice problems, salivary gland problems.
I see and treat more children than most ENT surgeons because of my specialist children’s skills and the regional services I provide. I am one of the busiest surgeons in the region with over 30 years of practical and academic experience. NHS and private audit shows minimal complication rates and I keep up-to-date with continuing medial education and research.
Previously I have led the Leeds ENT department as lead clinician twice, and as clinical director. Currently my energy is directed solely to clinical work.
I have trained in both the UK and the USA and spent time in research posts. I pride myself on giving comprehensive but straight forward explanations of problems and treatment options. Although an experienced and skilled surgeon many ENT complaints can be treated medically. Only by listening to the patients’ history and undertaking appropriate examinations and investigations can the best treatment plans be advised.
General Medical Council Number: 3079991
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Lindsey Knight at Spire include:
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Allergy testing
- Balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis
- CT scan
- Dizziness
- Grommets insertion (glue ear treatment)
- Hearing loss
- Laryngoscopy investigation
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Septoplasty surgery
- Sinus surgery (functional endoscopic sinus surgery or FESS)
- Snoring treatment
- Tinnitus
- Tongue tie
- Tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy for children
- Tonsillectomy for adults
Paediatrics
- Grommets insertion (glue ear treatment)
- Tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy for children
Other treatments
- Functional septorhinoplasty
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Clinical interests
Laryngology
Nose
Otology
Paediatric otolaryngology
Rhinology
For many years I have researched the interaction between the nose and the ear and I have significant experience in this area. My research is itemised on my website. My NHS work includes providing general and specialist adult ENT advice and treatment particularly in day case nasal and ear surgery. My specialist paediatric interests include treating all the complex paediatric referrals sent in from the region to Leeds. Particularly in the assessment and treatment of breathing problems such as stridor.
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBCh / Wales / 1985
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MPhil / Wales / 1989
Master of Philosophy
FRCS (Ed) / Edinburgh / 1989
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
FRCS (Eng) / England / 1991
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
FRCS (Orl) / England / 1993
Specialist Fellowship in Otorhinolayryngology
Professional leadership
Previous lead ENT clinician, Leeds
Previous clinical director of ENT, Leeds
Research and publications
I have published over 30 scientific papers and also available on Researchgate.
Current NHS posts
Consultant ENT surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Honorary senior lecturer, University of Leeds
Personal profile
I am married with children, who have mostly grown up so it allows me some time to indulge in my hobbies. I have always been a practical dexterous person and enjoy woodwork, furniture making and repair, and all varieties of DIY. I have a great passion for sailing and have owned various dinghies and yachts. I enjoy sailing, racing and all aspects of boat maintenance. I think I have now given up golf for good! I enjoy walking especially with the dog.
Financial interests
Contact information
| Telephone | Insured patients 0113 218 5908/9, self-pay patients 0113 218 5967 |
| info@spireleeds.com | |
| Website | http://www.entsurgeonleeds.co.uk/ |
| Private secretary | Tracey Horne |
| Private secretary telephone | 0113 218 5940 |
| Private secretary fax | 0113 218 5990 |
| Private secretary email | tracey.horne@spirehealthcare.com |