Dr. Francis T. Hall - Head, Neck & ENT Specialist
Dr. Francis Hall is an expert Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist based in Auckland, New Zealand.
He brings home to New Zealand, years of experience gained in Australia, Canada and the United States. Areas of expertise and interest include head and neck cancer surgery, transoral robotic surgery (TORS), thyroid and parathyroid surgery, neck ultrasound, sialoendoscopy and general ENT surgery.
Dr. Hall is currently the Head of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Counties Manukau DHB and runs his private practice from Kakariki Hospital, Greenlane. He also operates two satellite clinics, one at Botany Medical Specialist Centre and another at Franklin Hospital, Pukekohe.
The aim is to make it easier for patients to arrange consultations at a location that works best for them. At the heart of Dr Hall’s practice is his commitment to ensuring his patients are treated with compassion and are cared for throughout their patient journey.
Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist and ENT Surgeon
Dr. Hall is committed to offering all his patients the latest in specialised ENT treatments, including trans oral robotic surgery (TORS) for precise head and neck procedures, sialoendoscopy for salivary gland disorders, and sleep treatments to help with snoring and sleep apnoea.
Recognising that each patient’s condition is unique, he specifically caters his treatment plans to the individual. He offers a range of treatments to help with head, neck and ENT related symptoms.
Services we offer in ENT treatment
General Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions
General Ear, Nose & Throat Treatments
If you are a GP and wanting to discuss conditions, treatments or patients, Dr. Hall would be happy to chat and provide expert insights and advice. Please contact the ENT Auckland clinic on (09) 281 2963 and our office manager, Lisa, will set up a face to face or remote discussion.
Individualised Care for ENT Conditions
At the heart of Dr. Hall’s practice is ensuring all his patients are treated with compassion and as individuals. He and his team always strive to provide the best advice and treatment options so that every patient receives optimum care for their head, neck, and ENT related conditions.Passionate about his specialist field, Dr. Hall is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and has completed three separate fellowships in Head and Neck surgery. He has worked in hospitals in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.
It was in the United States, where Dr. Hall was selected to train in transoral robotic surgery (TORS). Armed with this expertise, he became the first surgeon in New Zealand to perform transoral robotic surgery in 2016. He is now one of the few leading ENT surgeons who can operate using TORS in New Zealand.
The use of a TORS machine greatly improves surgeons’ accuracy, shortens recovery time and may eliminate the need for chemotherapy and/or radiation – all while dramatically reducing the risk of injury during surgery and other long-term complications.
Dr. Hall continues to be highly involved in teaching and training, as well as speaking at many medical conferences, sharing his ENT expertise with fellow medical experts across the field. While working abroad, he conducted translational research in thyroid cancer and parathyroid glands, succeeding in growing parathyroid cells in the laboratory.
Francis has presented his results at academic scientific meetings in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and America. He has published numerous papers in international peer review journals, has written several book chapters and edited a whole section on sinonasal cancer in a 2016 book (Surgical Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery).
His ongoing dedication to the head, neck and ENT specialist fields allows him to provide his patients’ with the most up-to-date treatments available. Spending time to listen, understand and address his patients concerns about their condition allows him to diagnose and develop a treatment plan that is most suitable for them.
If a patient has been referred by their local GP, Dr. Hall will always review the referral notes meticulously, to ensure no detail is missed.
If you have ENT related health concerns and are looking for an ear, nose and throat specialist in Auckland, Dr. Hall would be happy to advise and provide treatment for you, a family member or friend.
Contact our ENT Auckland clinic on (09) 281 2963 or book a consultation online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A referral from your GP or another specialist is preferred, but Dr Hall does accept some self-referrals. If you refer yourself, we may ask you for more information before your appointment. Please call us on (09) 281 2963 to discuss.
Dr Hall is a Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider.
For Southern Cross members:
- Prior approval can be obtained.
- Payment is made directly to us.
- Depending on your policy, a co-payment may sometimes be required.
If you are with another insurer, you pay at your appointment and claim the cost back from your insurer.
Dr Hall is an ENT (ear, nose and throat), thyroid and head and neck surgeon.
He treats:
- Thyroid and parathyroid conditions, including thyroid nodules and cysts, goitre, thyroid cancer and hyperparathyroidism.
- Head and neck conditions, including neck lumps, salivary gland tumours and stones, and cancers of the mouth, throat and skin of the head and neck.
- General ENT conditions, including tonsillitis, sinusitis, blocked nose, ear infections and grommets, sleep apnoea and snoring.
Dr Hall’s main clinic is:
Kakariki Hospital
Level 1, Suite B
9 Marewa Road
Greenlane, Auckland 1051
Dr Hall also consults on alternate Friday afternoons at:
Botany Medical Specialists
588 Chapel Road
East Tamaki, Auckland 2016
Botany Town Centre
Entry via rooftop carpark of Chapel Road.
Franklin Specialist Suites, Franklin Hospital
Corner of Glasgow Road and 149 Manukau Road
Pukekohe
To make an appointment:
- Call (09) 281 2963.
- Phone hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
- Urgent appointments are available on request.
If you have not already emailed to the office, please bring:
- Your referral letter from your GP or other specialist.
- Reports from any scans, including CT, MRI or X-rays.
- A list of your current medications.
- Your health insurance details.
- Any relevant letters or results, such as sleep studies, pathology results or hearing tests (audiograms).
Your first consultation lasts approximately 25 minutes.
Payment is made at the time of your appointment by:
- Credit card
- Debit card
- Cash
If paying by cash, please bring the exact amount.
For ACC claims, a $57.50 administration fee is payable on the day. Please call us on (09) 281 2963 for current fees.
Yes.
Dr Hall is the New Zealand pioneer of robotic head and neck surgery and performs transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for throat cancer and other conditions.
For suitable thyroid nodules and cysts, he also offers PRECISE® Thyroid Ablation, a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment. No Scalpels. No Sutures. No Scars.®
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for suitable thyroid nodules.
- Ethanol ablation for suitable thyroid cysts.
Yes, there is parking at Kakariki Hospital. Please contact our team on (09) 281 2963 for parking details and a map showing where to park.
Contact Info
ENT Specialist Auckland
If you’re looking for an experienced ear, nose and throat specialist in Auckland, Dr. Hall currently runs his private practice from Kakariki Hospital, Greenlane. He also operates two satellite clinics, one at Botany Medical Specialist Centre and another at Franklin Hospital, Pukekohe.