Auckland Head & Neck Specialists - Drs Mark Izzard, Rajan Patel, Kevin Smith, Muammar Abu-Serriah, Nick Lilic and Kim Gear

Last year my 17 year old son underwent a mandibulectomy and reconstruction with fibular flap surgery with Muammar Abu-Serriah, he is currently still in his care as we have a few more surgeries. Muammar has been amazing not only with us as parents but my son also, he has made us feel at ease about every procedure and been caring and approachable. He is extremely knowledgeable and quick to act, we have really appreciated everything he has done for Zach.

Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah is a highly skilled and experienced first-class surgeon, and I feel truly blessed to be under his care.Dr Muammar explains the procedures clearly, and his ability to plan and perform surgery is outstanding. Dr Muammar is professional while remaining humble, and he maintains a great sense of humour.Muammar is a genuinely caring person, and we are extremely fortunate to have such a high calibre Maxillofacial surgeon here in New Zealand.I am confident that I will recover with the support of Dr Muammar, and the brilliant team he leads.Thank you Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah for everything you have done to help me along this journey, and thank you for your continued support.

I recently had jaw surgery with Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah and it has been a really smooth experience. It was a major surgery but I felt safe and in the best hands with Muammar. Muammar is very good at giving clear details and is very professional and knowledgeable. I would not hesitate to recommend Muammar or to see him again in the future if circumstances require.

I had a diagnosis of Salivary Gland Carcinoma and was given the upmost expediency for surgery by the brilliant Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah and team.I underwent a right external Maxillectomy with reconstruction of free fibular flap.It was a big procedure.I could not have asked for a more professional caring team of people,I was kept informed always about what was happening and at no time was left with out information or emphatic care.Dr Muammar is held in high regard at Mercy Ascot and I would not hesitate to recommend him as your surgeon and his experienced team at Auckland Head and Neck Specialists.The team and I became like family, including the excellent Nursing and Dietitian support.I was able to make a rapid recovery which I put down to the wonderful care I have received throughout including follow ups.They may have saved my life, you can’t give a better accolade than that,Auckland Head and Neck Specialists are the best !

The team at Auckland Head & Neck Specialists were great to deal with. Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah is the loveliest person, he was so pleasant and explained everything to us step by step. He was very accommodating and our daughter’s surgery went very smoothly.

Easy recovery with Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah having preformed the surgery. Minimal down-time & swelling. Would recommend to anyone having their wisdom teeth surgically removed.

I had the good fortune to be referred to Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah for an issue with my jaw. He was an absolute delight to engage with. Great communication throughout the journey, very clear on what was needed and why, and set expectations regarding post-surgical recovery. My right TMJ arthroplasty surgery went very well and due to his superb stitching skills, I now have barely noticeable scars. Thank you so much for your care, kindness, patience and excellent surgical skills, all of which made for a great experience and a good patient outcome.

Dr Muammar Abu-Serriah completed a complex sialendoscopy for me. I am a chronically unwell and unfortunately rather complicated autoimmune patient. As well as his professional and warm manner and his skilled and experienced surgical abilities resulting in a successful surgery, I was most impressed with his attitude towards my situation. Muammar respected the knowledge and experience I have of my personal specific medical complexities. He listened to these, collaborating with me to make sure my surgical plan (extended hospital stay together with longer IV antibiotic treatment after surgery) was completed successfully. For chronically unwell patients this really matters! Thank you Dr Muammar for your professional and empathic approach.

TMJ care is seen as a mystery but need not be with the right expertise. Dr Abu-Serriah is a world class surgeon who happens to live in Aotearoa and is skilled in this area. I had seen two previous oral maxillofacial surgeons, one who dismissed me and said to ‘relax’ and the other performing a discectomy (unfortunately that failed).Dr Muammar completed a revision of the discectomy and placed a fat graft in the joint as well as an arthroscopy of the other joint. My mouth opening prior to surgery was 18mm and now it’s 43mm. A huge difference. I am very grateful to him (as he has positively changed my life) and I recommend anyone with TMJ type issues should see Dr Muammar first for quality and expert advice. The team in surgery were amazing. I won’t lie, the initial recovery was brutal but worth it! I would do it all again in a heartbeat. Nga mihi nui!

Muammar and the team at Auckland Head and Neck Specialists have been nothing short of amazing to deal with. I had a very complicated surgery on a tumor in my jaw and Muammar carried out a very long and difficult procedure leaving me without any visible scars. You would never know to look at me that he removed replaced a significant part of my jaw bone. Despite his incredible skill he has always been friendly, humble and very approachable. You will be in very safe hands with him and his team.