The Autologous Ear Reconstruction Service is a multi-disciplinary team. This means that different types of clinicians work together to give you the best service.
Co-ordinator
Our co-ordinator for the service may be your first point of contact with the Ear Reconstruction Service. They organise the clinics and can make and change Out Patient Clinic appointments, give information regarding the waiting times for surgery and advise you of the best person to speak to should you have any particular worries or concerns.
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Consultant Plastic Surgeon – Ken Stewart
Ken is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon in the NHS. He specialises in reconstructing ears. Mr Stewart will talk to patients about their concerns. After examining the relevant areas he will explain to the options for reconstruction of the missing or misshapen ear(s).
Mr Stewart liaises with other specialist surgeons around the world. This makes sure that the team is always delivering the best possible treatment.
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Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon – Alex Bennett (Edinburgh), Patrick Spielmann (Dundee)
The ENT surgeons are locally based depending on which clinic you attend. If the patient has microtia, the ENT surgeon can explain how this might affect hearing. They can discuss the results of audiology tests. They can advise about options for maintaining and improving hearing.
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Nurse Specialist – Kerr Clapperton
Kerr Clapperton is a Clinical Nurse Specialist. He works alongside the Consultant Plastic Surgeon. Kerr is a main point of contact for information and support for patients and their families. He is available from the first consultion, up to and beyond possible treatment.
Kerr helps prepare patients for their operations and also provides any specialist inpatient and follow-up care.
After your initial consultation, Kerr can meet with you separately. He can give you more details about the possible treatment options. You will also have the chance to ask any further questions.
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Clinical Psychologist – Catriona Moffat
Dr Catriona Moffat is a Clinical Psychologist. She will meet you along with the rest of the team. She can also arrange to see you separately to discuss any areas of concern. Catriona can help with:
- Psychological difficulties related to appearance
- Advice for families
- Coping with other people’s questions
- Attending appointments (e.g. anxiety about attending, confidence about asking questions)
- Making a decision about if and when to have surgery
- Preparing for surgery
- Adjusting to a new appearance
- Any other related emotional or behavioural difficulty
