Dr Wouter Ten Cate

Artsexamen 1989 Utrecht; Spec (Otolar Surg) 1997 Netherlands; FRACS (Otol) 2012

Wouter practises General ENT for both children and adults. This includes tonsil and adenoid problems, hearing loss, chronic ear infections, nasal obstruction, snoring, sinus problems, hoarseness and other throat problems. Wouter has a special interest in ear surgery, including surgery for drum perforations, chronic infection, glue ear, otosclerosis, surfers ear and hearing improvement surgery.

"Over the last 19 years it has been my privilege to improve the quality of life of many children and adults who were affected by ENT problems. Helping people has been the most rewarding part of my work. During consultations there will be ample time to discuss symptoms, findings, treatment options and also to answer any questions. In this regard, I strongly support shared decision-making and personalized care to ensure the best possible outcome."

Wouter is an Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Auckland, which is associated with the Tauranga Hospital Clinical School. As such, he is actively involved in supervising and mentoring younger colleagues in clinical rotations at Tauranga Hospital as well as research projects.

He also has a special interest in Community Health Care. While working in Auckland, Wouter undertook regular Community Ear Clinics for children in the South Auckland region. More recently, he has been involved in setting up a Community Ear Clinic in Kawerau.