Welcome to ENT Central
A state-of-the art ENT Clinic, one of its kind in NZ, serving our entire whānau with excellence in clinical diagnosis and customised treatment planning. Our central location in the country adds access to patients across Aotearoa for quick and efficient treatment.
Your ENT Central Hub
ENT Central offers a comprehensive service to treat a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions. We use the most advanced techniques in the examination, investigation and management strategies collating experience from top institutions in the world and bringing it to New Zealand for the first time.
Dr Naveed Basheeth
Dr Basheeth’s holistic approach towards his patients’ journey helps them define their problems and set up realistic goals. Analysis from his vast experience and skillsets he will provide solutions to collectively achieve your objectives.
Welcome to ENT Central: Your trusted specialists for Ear, Nose and Throat care in NZ
At ENT Central, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional Ear, Nose and Throat care to the people of Aotearoa.
Located centrally in the country at Palmerston North we provide the best access to patients from all regions in NZ with less waiting time, quick consultations, both in person and online, and faster solutions. We appreciate that time and financial situations are critical and hence our services are tailored towards individual needs.
Dr Basheeth is a highly skilled and experienced ENT Head & Neck Surgeon and is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.



Mr Basheeth is a multifaceted, Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon, dual fellowship trained in both Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. His skillset and subspeciality interests are very unique as it encompasses a broad range as well as niche areas of subspeciality that very few surgeons have in Australasia. Mr Basheeth brings experience from five countries (UK, Ireland, Canada, India and New Zealand) and top institutions ( Cambridge University UK, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada) in the world.
My multifaceted subspecialisation encompasses:
Benign and Malignant Head and Neck Ablative and Reconstructive Surgeries
Sialendoscopy
Minimally Invasive Salivary Procedures
Robotic Head and Neck Surgery (Intuitive Certified)
Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
Facial Reanimation
Skin Cancer Surgery
Laser and Coblation Procedures
Advanced Facial Plastic
Functional and Aesthetic Surgeries including Septorhinoplasty
Otoplasty for Prominent Ears
Face Lift, Neck Lift, Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic Procedures
Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Endoscopic Surgery for Blocked Tear Ducts (DCR)
Sleep/OSA Surgery
Coblation Procedures for Tonsils, Adenoids
Allergic Nose (Turbinates)
Sleep Surgery
Endoscopic Ear Surgery.
Laser microsurgery for cancerous and non-cancerous throat conditions.
Looking forward to helping you and your family members/friends in all possible ways.