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Mr Basavaiah Natesh

Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Mr Basavaiah Natesh

Consultant ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

About Mr Basavaiah Natesh

Personal Profile

Personal Profile
Mr Basavaiah Natesh is an experienced Consultant ENT, Head & Neck and Airway Surgeon, providing private care at The Meriden Hospital in Coventry. He has held a substantive consultant role at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust since 2017.
He completed his initial ENT and Head & Neck surgical training in India, before undertaking further specialist training across South East England, gaining extensive experience in both adult and paediatric ENT conditions.
Mr Natesh subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in Head and Neck cancer surgery at leading UK centres, including Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and a prestigious one-year fellowship at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London.
He is recognised for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, combining advanced surgical expertise with a compassionate and thorough approach.

Clinical Expertise
Mr Natesh specialises in:

Head and neck surgery
Airway disorders
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
General ENT conditions (adult and paediatric)

He has particular expertise in minimally invasive techniques for thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland surgery, performing over 100 procedures annually.
He also leads the management of complex airway conditions, supporting patients with breathing difficulties caused by structural or functional airway disorders.

Conditions Treated
Mr Natesh treats a wide range of ENT and head & neck conditions, including:
Head & Neck Conditions
Thyroid nodules and thyroid disease
Parathyroid disorders
Salivary gland conditions
Head and neck tumours
Airway Conditions
Breathing difficulties
Upper airway obstruction
Complex airway disorders

General ENT Conditions
Hearing loss
Ear infections
Sinus and nasal conditions
Voice and swallowing problems
Throat infections

He treats both adult and paediatric patients, offering comprehensive ENT care.

Treatments & Procedures
Head & Neck Surgery
Thyroid surgery (minimally invasive techniques)
Parathyroid surgery
Salivary gland surgery
Head and neck tumour surgery

Airway Management
Assessment and treatment of airway obstruction
Surgical management of complex airway disorders

General ENT Procedures
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Ear surgery and hearing interventions
Voice and swallowing assessments

All treatments are tailored to each patient, focusing on safe, effective outcomes and improved quality of life.

Leadership, Innovation & Research
Mr Natesh has established an Upper Airway Multidisciplinary Service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, enhancing the care of patients with complex airway conditions through a collaborative, specialist approach.
He is actively involved in research within head and neck surgery and sleep apnoea, with work published in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
His research has been presented at national and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of ENT and head & neck surgical practice.

Teaching & Training
Mr Natesh is an experienced educator and accredited trainer for ENT and Head & Neck surgery trainees within the West Midlands training programme.
He regularly:

Teaches trainee surgeons
Acts as faculty on national and international surgical courses
Contributes to professional education within ENT

His involvement reflects a strong commitment to maintaining and improving surgical standards.

Patient‑Centred Approach
Mr Natesh is known for his thorough, calm and compassionate approach, ensuring patients:

Receive clear explanations of their condition
Understand all available treatment options
Feel supported throughout their care journey

He focuses on delivering safe, personalised care with the best possible clinical outcomes.

Professional Memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
ENT UK
British Association of Head and Neck Oncology
British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons

Clinical Interests

Management of Head and Neck pathologies including thyroid and parathyroid disease.

Professional Memberships

  • Royal College of Surgeons, England
  • ENT UK
  • British Association of Head and Neck oncology
  • British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid surgeons

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