About us

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist and Head and Neck Surgeon

An Ear, Nose and Throat specialist (ENT) investigates and treats problems or diseases of the ear, nose and throat. They are also known as Otorhinolaryngologists. At the Wits University complex they also manage head and neck conditions.

These conditions are seen in both males and females. The patient profile ranges from neonates to the elderly

As qualified medical doctors, they can prescribe medicine, treat and examine patients and perform operations. ENT specialists treat conditions such as deafness, tinnitus (ringing or buzzing noises in the ears) or hearing impairments. They can repair a torn eardrum and even control excessive snoring by means of implants.

They also prescribe hearing aids, do cochlear implants (implanting of electrodes in the inner ear to stimulate nerves which conduct hearing), treat nasal polyps (growths), treat sinusitis and remove tonsils, perform rhinoplasty (an operation to change the shape of a nose) and deal with various other conditions and complaints.