Associate Professor Philip Bird, Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch, University of Otago, New Zealand

Clinical Associate Professor
Otolaryngologist

MB ChB(Otago) FRACS (Otolaryngology)

Email phil.bird@chchorl.co.nz

Phil Bird is an Otolaryngologist with a special interest in otology and neurotology.

Phil is the Otolaryngology convenor for the 5th Year undergraduate programme: Orthopaedics and Advanced Medicine.

Research Interests

The delivery of corticosteroids to the inner ear
Outcomes research in cochlear implantation
Inner ear effects of middle ear procedures

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Publications

Amir, I., Thomson, B. J., Herrod, J., Souter, M. A., Mustard, J., Pearson, J. F., & Bird, P. (2023). The effect of universal newborn hearing screening on spoken language after cochlear implantation. Otology & Neurotology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000003793

Benoiton, L. A., MacLachlan, A. L., Mustard, J., Jayawardana, J., & Bird, P. (2022). Classification of cochlear implant complications using a modified Clavien-Dindo classification. Cochlear Implants International. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/14670100.2022.2096193

Bird, P. (2022, February). Cochlear implantation, an update from down south. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (NZSOHNS) 74th Annual General & Scientific Meeting (ORL 21), Taupō, New Zealand.

Vijayasekaran, S., Bird, P., Brown, C., Garland, R., & Ten Cate, W. (2022, February). Paediatric otology management controversies. Panel discussion at the New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (NZSOHNS) 74th Annual General & Scientific Meeting (ORL 21), Taupō, New Zealand.

Napier, T., & Bird, P. (2021). Extensive upper neck vascular lesion presenting as middle ear mass. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, E612-E613. doi: 10.1111/ans.16598

Bird, P. A., & Bergin, M. J. (2018). Pharmacological issues in hearing rehabilitation. In S. K. W. Lloyd & N. P. Donnelly (Eds.), Advances in hearing rehabilitation (Advances in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: Vol. 81). (pp. 114-122). Basel, Switzerland: Karger. doi: 10.1159/000485541

Chapter in Book - Research

Journal - Research Article

Chen, T.-Y., Hale, J. D. F., Tagg, J. R., Jain, R., Voss, A. L., Mills, N., … Stevenson, D. S., Bird, P. A., & Walls, T. (2021). In vitro inhibition of clinical isolates of otitis media pathogens by the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K12. Probiotics & Antimicrobial Proteins, 13, 734-738. doi: 10.1007/s12602-020-09719-7

Journal - Research Article

Han, S., Suzuki-Kerr, H., Suwantika, M., Telang, R. S., Gerneke, D. A., Anekal, P. V., Bird, P., … Thorne, P. R. (2021). Characterization of the sheep round window membrane. Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 22, 1-17. doi: 10.1007/s10162-020-00778-9

Journal - Research Article

Babbage, M. J., O'Beirne, G. A., Bergin, M. J., & Bird, P. A. (2017). Patterns of extended high-frequency hearing loss following stapes surgery. Otology & Neurotology, 38(10), 1405-1410. doi: 10.1097/mao.0000000000001577

Journal - Research Article

Hornibrook, J., & Bird, P. (2017). A new theory for Ménière's disease: Detached saccular otoconia. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery, 156(2), 350-352. doi: 10.1177/0194599816675843

Journal - Research Article

Goh, T., Bird, P., Pearson, J., & Mustard, J. (2016). Educational, employment, and social participation of young adult graduates from the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme, New Zealand. Cochlear Implants International, 17(1), 31-51. doi: 10.1179/1754762815Y.0000000018

Journal - Research Article

Bergin, M. J., Bird, P. A., Vlajkovic, S. M., & Thorne, P. R. (2015). High frequency bone conduction auditory evoked potentials in the guinea pig: Assessing cochlear injury after ossicular chain manipulation. Hearing Research, 330(Part A), 147-154. doi: 10.1016/j.heares.2015.10.009

Journal - Research Article

Hornibrook, J., Flook, E., Greig, S., Babbage, M., Goh, T., Coates, M., Care, R., & Bird, P. (2015). MRI inner ear imaging and tone burst electrocochleography in the diagnosis of Ménière's disease. Otology & Neurotology, 36(6), 1109-1114. doi: 10.1097/mao.0000000000000782

Journal - Research Article

Mustard, J., Chinnery, M., Guidera, A. K., Heslop, N., & Bird, P. A. (2015). An audit of paediatric referrals to the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme (2009-2014). New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1423). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Article

Bergin, M., Sheedy, M., Ross, P., Wylie, G., & Bird, P. (2014). Measuring the forces of middle ear surgery: Evaluating a novel force-detection instrument. Otology & Neurotology, 35(2), e77-e83. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000000173

Journal - Research Article

Steffens, L., Venter, K., O'Beirne, G. A., Kelly-Campbell, R., Gibbs, D., & Bird, P. (2014). The current state of ototoxicity monitoring in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 127(1398). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Article

Babbage, M. J., Feldman, M. B., O'Beirne, G. A., MacFarlane, M. R., & Bird, P. A. (2013). Patterns of hearing loss following retrosigmoid excision of unilateral vestibular schwannoma. Journal of Neurological Surgery: Part B, 74(3), 166-175. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1342921

Journal - Research Article

Love, R. L., & Bird, P. (2013). Cochlear implantation in mitochondrial deafness due to A7445G mutation. Cochlear Implants International, 14(1), 28-31. doi: 10.1179/1754762811y.0000000030

Journal - Research Article

Patel, M., Loan, F. L., Bird, P. A., & Lyon, J. R. (2013). Blind sac closure of the external auditory canal for chronic middle ear disease. Otology & Neurotology, 35(1), e36-e39. doi: 10.1097/mao.0000000000000201

Journal - Research Article

Hornibrook, J., Coates, M., Goh, A., Gourley, J., & Bird, P. (2012). Magnetic resonance imaging for Ménière’s disease: Correlation with tone burst electrocochleography. Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 126, 136-141. doi: 10.1017/S0022215111003112

Journal - Research Article

Bird, P. A., Murray, D. P., Zhang, M., & Begg, E. J. (2011). Intratympanic versus intravenous delivery of dexamethasone and dexamethasone sodium phosphate to cochlear perilymph. Otology & Neurotology, 32(6), 933-936. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0b013e3182255933

Journal - Research Article

Looi, V., Mackenzie, M., & Bird, P. (2011). Quality-of-life outcomes for adult cochlear implant recipients in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 124(1340). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/124-1340/4808/content.pdf

Journal - Research Article

Zhang, M., Moore, G. A., Jensen, B. P., Begg, E. J., & Bird, P. A. (2011). Determination of dexamethasone and dexamethasone sodium phosphate in human plasma and cochlear perilymph by liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography B, 879(1), 17-24. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2010.11.003

Journal - Research Article

Bergin, M., Bird, P., Cowan, I., & Pearson, J. F. (2010). Exploring the critical distance and position relationships between the eustachian tube and the internal carotid artery. Otology & Neurotology, 31(9), 1511-1515. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0b013e3181f6c880

Journal - Research Article

Bergin, M., Murray, D., & Bird, P. (2010). An unusual case of cotton wool use to improve hearing. Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 124(8), 922-924. doi: 10.1017/s0022215109992453

Journal - Research Article

Bird, P., Botting, A., Milburn, J., Murray, D., & Heslop, N. (2010). An audit of referrals to the Southern Cochlear Implant Paediatric Programme. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1313). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1313/4077/content.pdf

Journal - Research Article

Bradley, J., Bird, P., Monteath, P., & Wells, J. E. (2010). Improved speech discrimination after cochlear implantation in the Southern Cochlear Implant Adult Programme. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1321). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1321/4303/content.pdf

Journal - Research Article

Hornibrook, J., Coates, M., Goh, T., & Bird, P. (2010). MRI imaging of the inner ear for Meniere's disease. New Zealand Medical Journal, 123(1321). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1321/4310/content.pdf

Journal - Research Article

Southwell, K. E., Bird, P. A., & Murray, D. P. (2010). Cochlear implantation in children with CHARGE syndrome. Cochlear Implants International, 11(3), 170-183. doi: 10.1002/cii.423

Journal - Research Article

Yang, A. S., & Bird, P. (2009). Intracranial metastatic melanoma presenting with bilateral hearing loss. Otology & Neurotology, 30(2), 243-244. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0b013e31816c7c88

Journal - Research Article

Bird, P. A., & Murray, D. (2008). Cochlear implantation: A panacea for severe hearing loss? New Zealand Medical Journal, 121(1280). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/121-1280/3220/content.pdf

Journal - Research Article

Wood, V. H., Bird, P. A., Giles, E. C., & Baber, W. J. (2008). Unsuccessful cochlear implantation in two patients with superficial siderosis of the central nervous system. Otology & Neurotology, 29, 622-625.

Journal - Research Article

Bird, P. A., Begg, E. J., Zhang, M., Keast, A. T., Murray, D. P., & Balkany, T. J. (2007). Intratympanic versus intravenous delivery of methylprednisolone to cochlear perilymph. Otology & Neurotology, 28, 1124-1130.

Journal - Research Article

Souter, M. A., Bird, P. A., & Worthington, J. P. (2006). Giant cell reparative granuloma of the temporal bone treated with calictonin. Otology & Neurotology, 27(7), 999-1002. doi: 10.1097/01.mao.0000224076.54978.f0

Journal - Research Article

Napier, T., & Bird, P. (2021). Extensive upper neck vascular lesion presenting as middle ear mass. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 91, E612-E613. doi: 10.1111/ans.16598

Journal - Research Other

Chen, T. Y., Hendrickx, A., Stevenson, D. S., Bird, P., & Walls, T. (2020). No evidence from a systematic review for the use of probiotics to prevent otitis media [Mini review]. Acta Paediatrica, 109, 2515-2524. doi: 10.1111/apa.15368

Journal - Research Other

Babbage, M. J., O'Beirne, G. A., Bergin, M. J., & Bird, P. A. (2018). Patterns of extended high-frequency hearing loss following stapes surgery [Response]. Otology & Neurotology, 39(10), 1337. doi: 10.1097/mao.0000000000001982

Journal - Research Other

Coombs, A. C., & Bird, P. A. (2016). Stapedectomy in Teunissen-Cremers Syndrome: Intraoperative findings and hearing outcomes. Otology & Neurotology, 37(9), 1332-1334. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000001161

Journal - Research Other

Hornibrook, J., Bird, P., Flook, E., & O'Beirne, G. A. (2016). Electrocochleography for the diagnosis of Ménière's disease: The wrong stimulus. Otology & Neurotology, 37(10), 1677-1678. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000001206

Journal - Research Other

Bird, P. A., & O'Beirne, G. A. (2015). Hearing loss in New Zealand: Planning for the future. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1419). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Bird, P., & Souter, M. (2015). Giant cell reparative granuloma of the temporal bone treated with calcitonin: 10 years on. Otology & Neurotology, 36(7), 1296. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000000773

Journal - Research Other

Wise, K. J., Bird, P. A., & O'Beirne, G. A. (2015). Tinnitus healthcare in New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 128(1423). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Bergin, M., Vlajkovic, S., Bird, P., & Thorne, P. (2013). Systematic review of animal models of middle ear surgery. World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 3(3), 71-88. doi: 10.5319/wjo.v3.i3.71

Journal - Research Other

Bird, P. (2013). Cochlear implants: There's still a queue. New Zealand Medical Journal, 126(1375). Retrieved from http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

Journal - Research Other

Cowan, I. A., Greig, S. R., & Bird, P. A. (2013). Mastoid pneumocoele with skill base and cervical spine pneumatisation. Journal of Medical Imaging & Radiation Oncology, 57(5), 589-591. [Case Study].

Journal - Research Other

Muthu, A., Stevenson, S., & Bird, P. (2009). Benefits of magnetic resonance image scanning in progressive, bilateral, sensorineural hearing loss: A case of leptomeningeal haemosiderosis. Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 123(11), 1266-1270. doi: 10.1017/S0022215109004551

Journal - Research Other

Bird, P. A., & Begg, E. J. (2008). Rapid clearance of methylprednisolone after intratympanic application in humans [Reply to letter to the editor]. Otology & Neurotology, 29(5), 733.

Journal - Research Other

Scarlett, A., Bird, P., & MacFarlane, M. (2008). Conductive hearing loss after removal of acoustic neuroma. Otology & Neurotology, 29(4), 553-556.

Journal - Research Other

Bird, P. A., & MacFarlane, M. R. (2007). Management of unilateral vestibular schwannoma/acoustic neuroma [Editorial]. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1265). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1265/2805/content.pdf

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Thorne, P. R., Telang, R., Vlajkovic, S., Fields, M. D., Jin, C., Yu, A., Bird, P., & Wise, A. (2017). Inflammation and fibrosis following cochlear implantation in a guinea pig model. In B. Leitch (Ed.), Proceedings of the 35th International Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research. (pp. 23). AWCBR. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/awcbr/index.html

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Begg, E. J., Zhang, M., & Bird, P. A. (2010). Intratympanic versus intravenous delivery of dexamethasone into cochlear perilymph compared with plasma. Proceedings of the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting and the 6th Annual Carney Pharmacogenomics Symposium. ASCEPT. Retrieved from http://www.ascept.org.nz/

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bird, P. (2010). Practical management of dizziness and deafness [Workshop]. Proceedings of the South General Practice Conference & Medical Exhibition. Retrieved from http://www.gpcme.co.nz/south/2010/speakers.php

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Begg, E. J., Bird, P. A., Keast, A. T., Murray, D. P., & Zhang, M. (2005). Intratympanic delivery of methylprednisolone into the cochlear perilymph. Proceeding of the Joint Meeting of ASCEPT and APSA. ASCEPT: Melbourne, Australia. [Abstract]

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

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