Meet the team
Miss Linnea Cheung
MA, FRCS (ORL - HNS)
I am a UK-qualified, international fellowship trained consultant ENT surgeon, with a subspecialty interest in otology and hearing implant surgery. I have held a substantive consultant post at the University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Trust since 2022.
I completed my basic medical degree at the University of Bristol in 2010. Subsequently, I trained as a junior doctor in South London and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex regions, where I completed my basic surgical training and began my career in ENT surgery. I completed my higher surgical training in ENT in Bristol and the surrounding Severn region. In the penultimate year of my training, I was awarded the prestigious Graham Fraser Foundation Fellowship and had the privilege of working with the largest hearing implant programme in Sydney, Australia. I completed this fellowship in 2021, during which, I gained advanced competencies in treating patients with ear problems, hearing loss and in hearing implantation surgery.
I see and treat both adults and children presenting with general ENT complaints, although my subspecialist area of expertise lies in otology (problems relating to the ear), hearing problems and hearing implantation in both adults and children. I ensure that my private practice perfectly reflects that of my NHS practice. I am a core member of the surgical team at the West England Hearing Implant Programme based at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol.
I carry out a wide range of general ENT clinic-based procedures including ear microsuction, nasal cautery, flexible nasoendoscopy (flexible camera used to assess the nose and throat), removal of foreign bodies from the nose and/or ear, steroid injections into the middle ear and grommet insertion/removal. I offer a breadth of general ENT surgical procedures in both adults and children, such as grommet insertion, tonsillectomy (both extracapsular and intracapsular techniques), adenoidectomy, septoplasty, turbinate surgery and endoscopic sinus surgery. I also offer more advanced/specialist ear operations including myringoplasty (repair of ear drum perforations), ossiculoplasty (repair of the hearing bones), tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, operations to treat cholesteatoma, and hearing implantation surgery.
My additional interests include education and training in surgery, and I am heavily involved in the education of ENT surgeons in training. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Healthcare Ethics and Law, and I keep up to date with current evidence-based practice by regularly attending conferences and courses, to ensure I am always offering all my patients the best possible care.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, home crafts, and spending time with my family and our dog.
Mr Hiro Ishii
BSc (Hons), MSc, MD (Res), FRCS (ORL - HNS)
I am an ENT, head and neck surgeon in Bristol with expertise in treating a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions in adults and children. My subspecialist field of interest is in benign and malignant head and neck conditions.​
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I completed a competitive, year long fellowship, specialising in advanced head and neck oncology surgery and robotic surgery at Oxford University Hospital.
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I am a core member of the Head and Neck (H&N) and Thyroid multidisciplinary team at University Hospitals Bristol where I work with my colleagues from oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, speeach and language therapists, dietiticans and cancer nurse specialists, to deliver expert tertiary care for complex H&N and thyroid patients in the South West region.
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I have a strong research background, with over 20 peer reviewed papers, three textbook chapters and contributions to the latest UK guidelines in the management of head and neck cancers. Along side my clinical work, I have also obtained a MSc in Surgical Sciences from Edinburgh University and a MD (Res) in “Primary Hyperparathyroidism – Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy techniques and the impact on neurocognitive and health related quality of life symptoms” from St George's University, London.
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I also regularly review articles for the Journal of Laryngology and Otology for the head and neck section and I have over 40 oral and poster presentations at international and national conferences.​
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Miss Sharice Waite
CEO of Private Secretary Group
With over a decade of experience, I lead Private Secretary Group Ltd with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for excellence. As the Practice Manager for the practice, I oversee all administrative and operational aspects, ensuring that patients receive an efficient and professional service from start to finish.
Through Private Secretary Group, I provide comprehensive practice management and billing support to a range of medical professionals, helping each practice run seamlessly and effectively.
Outside of work, I will be often found at a soft play centre with my children or confidently belting out the wrong lyrics to a song in the car. My mix of expertise, approachability, and humour makes me a trusted and valued part of every team I support.
Miss Sophie Winstone
Medical Secretary at Private Secretary Group
I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Secretary who provides vital administrative support to ensure that patients receive a seamless and efficient service. I manage all aspects of clinic administration, including appointment scheduling, patient correspondence, and coordination with hospitals and insurers, helping to ensure every stage of the patient journey runs smoothly.
Outside of work, I enjoy photography, particularly capturing sunsets — a hobby that reflects my eye for detail and thoughtful nature, both of which are evident in my professional role.
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