Ear, Nose and Throat

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Introduction

Ear, nose and throat (ENT) covers a multitude of conditions from Meniere's and tinnitus to glue ear, nasal polyps, laryngitis and much more. It is often divided into sub-specialities dealing with only one part of the traditional speciality (otology, rhinology and laryngology).

Services Provided

The ENT Department provide comprehensive and specialised care covering both Medical and Surgical conditions related not just specifically to the Ear, Nose and Throat, but also other areas within the Head and Neck region.

We provide professional and friendly health care to adults and children of all ages with a considerable amount of sub-specialist interests. This is made possible by the support of a dedicated team.

We deal with both benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck including thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland conditions. We also offer a service for facial plastic surgery.

The ENT out-patient department provides both routine and specialist clinics including some nurse-led clinics. Combining technology with expertise we can offer prompt effective diagnosis and treatment.

Outpatient Services

The Department provides the following Outpatient services: -

• General ENT Service
• Specialist Paediatric Service
• Specialist Snoring / Sleep Apnoea Service
• Specialist Rhinology Service
• General Otology with Audiology Service
• Specialist Otology Service
• Specialist Head & Neck Service
• ENT Facial Plastic Surgery Service
• Suspected Cancer Service
• Direct Access Hearing Test ONLY Service

Please Note: Not all Services are provided at every Location.

Inpatient Services

Inpatient and Day Case Services are based at: -

• Gloucestershire Royal Hospital - Ward T2B and Day Surgery Unit. Paediatrics at CIP

Contact Details

For contact details please see individual Clinician's page.

Our Staff

There are 6 ENT Consultants who each lead a team of specialist doctors and nurses. As a patient you may be seen by the clinician or by a doctor or nurse within their team. The clinician has overall responsibility for your care.

In addition to the two main Hospitals the ENT Consultants hold Outpatient Clinics at Cirencester, Dilke Memorial, Lydney, Bourton on the Water, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stroud General and Tewkesbury Hospital.

Cheltenham General Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in East Block Outpatients Department.

Mr. John Hamilton

Mr. Michael Hardingham

Mr. Mike Thomas

Mr. Hugh Wheatley

Mr. Robin Youngs

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Outpatient Clinics take place in the General Outpatients Department.

Bourton on the Water Hospital