What does a ENT surgeon do?

An ENT surgeon deals with the surgical specialists who diagnose, evaluate and manage a wide range of diseases of the head and neck, including the ear, nose and throat regions.

What are the typical symptoms of an ear problems?

Syptoms like Dizziness or spinning sensation (vertigo), Nausea and vomiting, Problems with balance or walking,Hearing loss (or decrease in sound volume) in one ear, Earache or ear pain and fullness in the ear.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the ENT surgeon?

The investigations include audiogram, Auditory Brainstem Response, MRI of Internal Acoustic Meatus (IAM) is required.

How does an ENT check for vertigo?

Chec by an physical exam to look for signs and symptoms of the cause of vertigo, The ENT surgeon uses delicate instruments to magnify and examine the ear canal and eardrum.

Can ENT doctors diagnose thyroid problems?

Yes , they can as Thyroid function tests, including thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Blood tests, or radiology examination. An ultrasound to see the size and appearance of the nodule.

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Dr. Shamlan K Naidoo

ENT Surgeon

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Fellowship , Graduation

32 years of overall experience

Works at Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, Durban

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About Dr. Shamlan K Naidoo

Dr. Shamlan K Naidoo possesses +30 years of experience as an ENT surgeon.
He did his graduation in 1992 from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and also did a fellowship from the same university.
Dr. Naidoo performs head & neck cancer surgeries, rhinoplasty, sinus surgery, nasal surgery, airway reconstruction, balloon sinuplasty, thyroidectomy, tonsillectomy, salivary gland operations including parotidectomy, surgeries to remove tumours in the parathyroid, tumour removal in the nasal cavity and sinuses among such other procedures.
He has co-authored a few research papers on otolaryngology.

Special Interest

Head & neck cancer surgeries Rhinoplasty Sinus surgery Nasal surgery Airway reconstruction Balloon sinuplasty Thyroidectomy Tonsillectomy Salivary gland operations including parotidectomy Surgeries to remove tumours in the parathyroid Tumour removal in the nasal cavity and sinuses