Ear, nose and throat (ENT)

ENT is a branch of medicine that focuses solely on the ear, nose and throat (Otorhinolaryngology). Surgery may be required for a large number of conditions due to the complexity of the anatomy of the head and neck. These operations can be major procedures and might involve plastic surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, neurosurgeons and oncologists.

For adults, we offer advice and treatment on a full range of ENT conditions, including:

  • Hearing loss
  • Ear disorders
  • Balance disorders
  • Nasal disorders
  • Nasal allergy
  • Sinus disease
  • Facial pain
  • Mouth and throat disorders
  • Voice disorders
  • Neck lumps
  • Head and neck cancer.

For children, we offer advice and treatment for the following conditions:

  • Hearing loss
  • Ear disorders
  • Nasal disorders
  • Nasal allergy
  • Sinus disease
  • Mouth and throat disorders
  • Tongue tie
  • Voice disorders
  • Neck lumps.

In the treatment of disease of the ear and the management of deafness, our Audiology department provides the essential assessment and measurement of hearing defects and the provision of hearing aids for patients.

We provide the following specialised clinics:

  • Paediatric ENT clinic
  • Adult balance clinic
  • Adult day surgery
  • Paediatric day surgery.