Qualifications

FRCS (ORL-HNS) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (ENT) 

BMBS, BMedSci, DLM, PGCertMedEd 

Professional Memberships

• GMC (General Medical Council) 

• BMA (British Medical Association) 

• MPS (Medical Protection Society) 

• RCSEng (Royal College of Surgeons of England) 

• ENT UK 

• BSO (British Society of Otology) 

Specialises in

• Hearing loss 

• Ear infections 

• Chronic ear disease (cholesteatoma)  

• Middle ear and hearing reconstructive surgery 

• Tinnitus and balance problems 

• Tonsillitis and throat disorders 

• General ENT conditions 

About Mr Robert Chessman

Mr Robert Chessman is a Consultant Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon who specialises in diseases of the ear and hearing (otology) in both adults and children, in addition to a wide range of general ENT conditions. He works as an NHS Consultant at Portsmouth University Hospitals NHS Trust and privately at Medicana Hospital, Winchester.  

Professional Background

Mr Chessman began his surgical training in London, before completing higher surgical training in ENT surgery across the Wessex region (Hampshire).  

Mr Chessman undertook additional fellowship training in Advanced Otology, Hearing Implants, and Skull Base Surgery at St George’s Hospital, London. This refined his skills in managing complex ear and auditory disorders.

During his surgical training he was also awarded the prestigious Wessex School of Surgery Human Factors Fellowship and completed a Diploma in Legal Medicine, reflecting his commitment to patient-focused, evidence-based practice.  

In addition, Mr Chessman is actively involved in clinical research, contributing to the advancement of ENT care on a national level. He has a strong passion for medical education and plays an active role in supervising and mentoring junior surgical colleagues within the NHS.

Clinical expertise

• Middle ear reconstruction (tympanoplasty & ossiculoplasty)
• Myringoplasty (eardrum repair)
• Treatment of cholesteatoma (combined approach tympanoplasty & mastoid surgery)
• Stapedectomy for otosclerosis
• Bone Conduction hearing implants for hearing loss
• Intra-tympanic steroid injections
• Grommets for glue ear
• Bony & soft tissue meatoplasty
• Removal of Exostoses
• Tonsillectomy + adenoidectomy  
• Microsuction ear wax removal
• Epley manoeuvre for benign positional vertigo
• Assessment and treatment of tinnitus & dizziness

Why Choose Mr Robert Chessman?

Mr Robert Chessman offers patients highly specialised expertise across complex ear and hearing conditions.

• London Fellowship Training: He completed a prestigious Senior Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Otology, Hearing Implants, and Skull Base Surgery at St George’s Hospital, London.
• Expert in Complex Otology: His practice focuses on intricate procedures for conditions such as middle ear reconstruction, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis (stapedectomy), and bone conduction implant insertion.
• Commitment to Patient Safety: As a recipient of the Human Factors Fellowship (Wessex School of Surgery) and holding a Diploma in Legal Medicine (DLM), he guarantees a practice rooted in the highest standards of safety and governance.
• Dual Clinical Practice: He holds both a substantive Consultant NHS post and a private practice at Medicana Winchester, providing extensive experience across a broad clinical spectrum.