Mr Matt Lechner

Professional statement

Mr Matt Lechner is a consultant rhinologist and ENT surgeon who specialises in nasal blockage, rhinitis, sinusitis, smell loss, snoring, sleep apnoea, and rhinoplasty surgery. He is currently practising at the HCA UK at The Shard as well as The London Independent Hospital.

Mr Lechner, who is also an associate professor of surgery at University College London, previously held the role as clinical instructor in rhinology, advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, and skull base surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. In his current role as associate professor of surgery, Mr Lechner is directly responsible for leading a research programme with a specific focus on rhinology, loss of smell, strategies for early cancer drug development, and precision medicine.

Mr Lechner has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as rhinology, smell disorders, and tumour biology. He was awarded a prestigious Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2020 and regularly lectures internationally. He is the co-director at the London Nose Clinic.