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What is an Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon?

Ear, Nose and Throat surgeons specialise in the treatments of disorders relating to hearing, smell and balance.

When to see an ENT surgeon?

You may wish to contact an ENT surgeon in London if you experience problems with your ears or inside your nose and throat. Many patients see ENT surgeons due to hearing problems which require surgery. Sometimes nose and throat problems may manifest themselves as problems with breathing and swallowing. Some common conditions that ENT surgeons treat include sinus problems and nose bleeds. Common procedures performed by ENT surgeons include tonsillectomies and operations on adenoids causing snoring and obstruction.

How to find a good ENT doctor in London?

Users can search for a suitable and highly-rated ENT (ear nose & throat) doctor in London on Doctify to find the most appropriate practitioner for their needs. You can refer to ratings left by other patients to review the feedback about doctors so you can make an informed choice.

How to book a private ENT appointment?

Doctify allows you to search for private ENT doctors in London with available appointments through our system. Doctify will show a list of appointments beside each ENT doctor including a range of dates and times so you can choose which appointment is most suitable for you and book directly from Doctify.

How much does it cost to see a private ENT specialist?

The cost of appointments to see a private ENT specialist can vary. It will depend on the type of appointment and what requirements are needed thereafter, such as surgery which will incur an additional cost to the initial consultation. It is best to refer to the specialist you intend on seeing in regards to their pricing schedule as it can vary by each specialist.

What does an ENT surgeon do?

ENT surgeons are specialists that deal with disorders and conditions related to the ears, nose and throat as well as related areas of the head and neck. They diagnose and treat conditions such as various infections of the ears, hearing-related issues and tinnitus, problems that affect the nose, nasal cavity and sinuses, as well as speech, eating and swallowing conditions that affect the throat. ENT surgeons are also trained to treat and manage other head and neck-related conditions including trauma, disease and deformity.

ENT appointment – what to expect?

While each appointment will be individualised to your needs as a patient, most appointments follow a similar layout. The appointment will involve an in-person consultation with your specialist to assess your situation and provide the next course of action as recommended based on the diagnosis. On Doctify you can now find ENT surgeons in London who also offer video consultations.

What happens at your first ENT appointment?

During your initial consultation with your ENT specialist, you’ll begin with your ENT doctor taking a detailed history of your condition along with a timeline of when you began experiencing symptoms. From there, they will usually conduct a physical examination to make a diagnosis and provide a roadmap for the next steps which may involve surgery, non-invasive treatments or additional investigation.