Dr Martin Vanlierde is an ENT Surgeon that has a keen interest in functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty. Besides having training and experience in cosmetic nose surgery and botox therapy, Dr Vanlierde is a trained specialist in nasal surgery, snoring surgery and general ear, nose and throat conditions.
An ENT surgeon, also called an otolaryngologist or head-and-neck surgeon, is a doctor in medicine that specialises in treating disorders or conditions of the head and neck, particularly disorders relating to the ear, nose and throat. Dr Martin Vanlierde spent 18 months in the UK working and studying. He graduated with a Fellowship in Otolaryngology from the College of Medicine of South Africa and relocated to Edinburgh, where he obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Dr Vanlierde spent nine years in private practice in British Columbia, Canada, before returning to South Africa. In 2001, he commenced private practice in Cape Town and was a part-time lecturer in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Cape Town, where he taught rhinoplasty and headed the Voice Clinic of the department.
His practice focuses more on rhinoplasty and nasal and sinus surgery. Outside of the operating room, Dr Vanlierde enjoys rowing and cycling and also has a passion for music, travel, good food and wine shared with family and friends.