BSc.(Med) MBBS FRACS
General Surgeon
24 years of experience
Frenchs Forest, 2086
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24 years of experience
Frenchs Forest, 2086
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3 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Paul Gassner
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A/Prof Navin Niles is an accomplished Endocrine and Head & Neck Surgeon with extensive expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and salivary gland surgery. After completing his MBBS at the University of New South Wales in 2002, he was awarded FRACS in 2009 by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Today, he performs up to 400 endocrine procedures each year, ranging from hemithyroidectomy and thyroidectomy to parathyroidectomy and parotidectomy.
Even though no longer practiced, A/Prof Niles was the pioneer of robot-assisted thyroid surgery in Australia, A/Prof Niles is the country’s most experienced surgeon in scarless thyroid removal via approaches that avoid a neck incision. His leadership in this field has set the benchmark for minimally invasive and patient-centred endocrine surgery. He also specialises in minimally invasive parathyroid resection, using advanced 4D CT imaging technology to expand eligibility for minimal access surgery, giving patients more options and greater autonomy in their treatment.
Beyond his surgical practice, Associate Professor Niles is a respected international speaker, he has convened and contributed to major scientific meetings, sharing his expertise with colleagues worldwide.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of New South Wales, 2001
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) 2009
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Suite 304, Level 3, 10 Tilley Lane, Frenchs Forest, Australia, 2086
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Suite 106B, 20 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista, Australia, 2153
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A/Prof Navin Niles displays professionalism, a friendly manner, and clear communication with patients. He explains complex conditions and treatments, which leads to comfortable experiences and successful surgeries, including parathyroid and thyroid procedures. Patients receive thorough diagnosis and consistent, attentive follow-up care. His extensive experience in managing thyroid conditions is a key theme.
It was a good conclusion to my appointment. Dr Niles is always punctual and well mannered in hus delivery.
My visit was pleasant and A/Pro Niles had time to address my concerns with great calmness.
The receptionist Nilita was very kind and professional. The service provided by both A/ Prof Navin Niles and receptionist Nilita was excellent.
prof.Niles very professional, amazing dr,very caring and ,I highly recommended you to a family and friend.we need more surgon like you.keep a good job .
prof Niles is professional and friendly and always explains things in a way that anyone can understand.
He has been thorough with his diagnosis and also with the follow you for the last 5 years.
You’re accounts department needs improvement, otherwise all ok
Attendance on time . A very friendly staff. Doctor is expletily clear in his explanation
Good environment, patient answers, very gentlemanly, very professional
Navin is a skiilful and extremely knowledgable surgeon
06 Jan 2026
Dr Paul Gassner
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Associate Professor Niles is a qualified specialist in endocrine surgery, offering a wide range of head and neck surgical procedures, specialising in thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and salivary gland surgery. Associate Professor Navin Niles pioneered Robot Assisted Thyroid surgery in Australia. This makes Associate Professor Navin Niles the most experienced surgeon in the removal of the thyroid with no neck incision, having set the benchmark in scarless neck thyroid surgery. He is the first surgeon in New South Wales to perform Trans Oral Thyroid Surgery. Though A/Prof Niles no longer performs both robot assisted thyroid surgery or minimally invasive oral approach thyroidectomy, he remains at the forefront of the latest techniques in Endocrine Surgery. Techniques soon to be available is non surgical treatment of thyroid nodules with radio frequency ablation and ethanol ablation. This expertise allows Associate Professor Navin Niles and his team to offer patients a broader spectrum of care and most importantly, gives patients greater autonomy and choice for individualised treatment.
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What are A/Prof Navin Niles's reviews like?
A/Prof Navin Niles's overall patient rating is 4.88 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 24 reviews.
What languages does A/Prof Navin Niles speak?
A/Prof Navin Niles speaks English
Where is A/Prof Navin Niles located?
A/Prof Navin Niles primarily practices at Northern Beaches Endocrinology - Frenchs Forest, located at Suite 304, Level 3, 10 Tilley Lane, Frenchs Forest, Australia, 2086
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