Ear-Nose-Throat / Audiology

At Turkish Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for patients with conditions affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, adenoids, tonsils, thyroid, voice, hearing, and related structures of the head and neck. These conditions can affect breathing, speaking, hearing, swallowing, balance, and everyday comfort.

Our ENT department combines clinical examination with laboratory, radiology, and Audiology evaluations when required to help identify the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms. For patients seeking reliable ENT treatment in Doha, care is planned according to the diagnosis and may include medical management, endoscopic assessment, or surgical treatment when clinically appropriate.

ENT Diagnosis, Endoscopy and Audiology

Accurate diagnosis is an important first step in managing ear, nose, throat, hearing, and balance concerns. Patients consulting an ENT Specialist in Doha at Turkish Hospital can be assessed using standard ENT examination instruments together with additional diagnostic services when needed.

Our ENT clinics are supported by:

• Clinical ear, nose, and throat examinations
• Laboratory evaluations when indicated
• Radiological evaluations when required
• Audiological evaluations for hearing-related concerns
• Endovision technology for endoscopic examinations
• Standard ENT examination equipment

Endoscopic examination allows the physician to directly examine areas of the nose, sinuses, throat, or other relevant structures that may not be fully visible during a standard examination. The type of evaluation recommended will depend on the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and clinical findings.

ENT Treatment and Surgical Care

Our approach to ENT treatment ranges from clinical evaluation and non-surgical management to surgical care when an operation is considered necessary.

Turkish Hospital’s operating rooms are equipped with modern surgical sets and technology designed to support patient care throughout the surgical process. Specialized surgical equipment is available to support procedures in areas including:

• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Middle ear surgery
• Mastoid surgery
• Head and neck surgery

Qualified physicians, operating-room facilities, and intensive care support also contribute to the management of patients undergoing significant head and neck cancer surgery when clinically indicated.

ENT Conditions Treated at Turkish Hospital

The ENT department manages conditions across several areas of ear, nose, throat, head, neck, and facial care.

1. Otology and Neuro-Otology

Otology focuses on conditions affecting the ear, while neuro-otology covers disorders involving the ear and the neurological pathways associated with hearing and balance.

Patients may be evaluated and treated for:

• Diseases of the external ear canal
• Acute and chronic middle ear inflammation
• Otosclerosis, involving abnormal bone changes around the connection between the middle and inner ear
• Inner ear disorders and related conditions
• Labyrinthitis
• Vestibular neuritis
• Ménière disease
• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
• Other conditions associated with dizziness and balance problems

Symptoms such as ear discomfort, changes in hearing, recurring ear infections, dizziness, or a sensation of spinning may require an ENT assessment. Depending on the symptoms, an audiological evaluation may also form part of the diagnostic process.

2. Rhinology and Allergy

Rhinology focuses on conditions affecting the nose and sinuses. Nasal obstruction, sinus problems, allergies, and structural abnormalities can interfere with comfortable breathing and may require medical or surgical management.

Our department evaluates and treats conditions including:

• Nasal deviation
• Nasal polyps
• Tumors and cancers affecting the inside of the nose
• Acute sinusitis
• Chronic sinusitis
• Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Chronic or persistent allergic rhinitis

The appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms. Examination and, when necessary, endoscopic or radiological evaluation can help the physician determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

3. Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Conditions

Conditions involving the mouth, tonsils, adenoids, and surrounding throat structures can cause pain, inflammation, swallowing difficulties, breathing problems, or recurrent infections.

The department manages:

• Inflammatory conditions affecting the inside of the mouth
• Cystic conditions of the oral cavity
• Tumoral conditions affecting the oral cavity
• Tonsil inflammation and enlargement
• Adenoid inflammation and enlargement
• Evaluation of causes of snoring
• Treatment of snoring-related ENT conditions

When tonsil or adenoid enlargement, inflammation, or other structural problems are identified, treatment is selected according to the patient’s clinical needs.

4. Laryngology and Voice Disorders

Laryngology focuses on conditions affecting the larynx, or voice box, including the vocal cords and surrounding structures.

Conditions evaluated and treated include:

• Laryngitis and other inflammatory conditions affecting the vocal cords and surrounding tissues
• Vocal cord nodules
• Laryngeal cancers
• Voice and speaking disorders

Persistent changes in the voice or other throat-related symptoms may require examination of the larynx. Endoscopic evaluation can assist the physician in examining the vocal cords and surrounding structures when indicated.

5. Head and Neck Surgery

The head and neck region contains several important glands, tissues, and structures that can be affected by inflammation, cysts, masses, or tumors.

Services include the evaluation and management of:

• Inflammatory diseases of the salivary glands
• Tumoral swellings involving the salivary glands
• Conditions affecting the parotid gland in front of the ear
• Conditions affecting salivary glands below the jaw and beneath the tongue
• Thyroid gland surgery
• Neck masses and swellings
• Evaluation of the causes of neck masses
• Surgical treatment of neck masses when necessary
• Thyroglossal cysts and sinus tracts
• Head and neck cancers
• Cancers involving the oropharyngeal region
• Tongue cancers
• Cancers involving the chin or jaw region

Patients with a neck swelling or mass may require clinical examination together with laboratory or radiological investigations before an appropriate treatment plan can be established.

6. Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery

The ENT department’s scope also includes selected facial, nasal, and maxillofacial surgical conditions.

These services include:

• Aesthetic nasal surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Prominent ear correction and other aesthetic ear procedures
• Surgical treatment of lower jaw fractures
• Surgical treatment of upper jaw fractures
• Conditions affecting the jaw and facial bones
• Surgical treatment of relevant facial and maxillofacial conditions

The appropriate surgical approach is determined following examination and assessment of each patient’s individual condition.

7.Audiology and Hearing Evaluation

Hearing problems can occur for many reasons, including conditions involving the external, middle, or inner ear. Audiology evaluations can support ENT assessment by providing additional information about a patient’s hearing when clinically required.

Because hearing and balance can be closely connected to the structures of the ear, coordination between ENT evaluation and audiological assessment can be particularly useful for patients experiencing hearing changes, dizziness, or other ear-related symptoms.

The ENT physician will determine which evaluations are appropriate based on the patient’s symptoms and examination findings.

Why Choose Turkish Hospital for ENT Care in Doha?

Patients looking for an ENT Specialist in Doha can access coordinated diagnostic, medical, and surgical care at Turkish Hospital.

Our department brings together:

• ENT clinical examinations
• Endoscopic assessment using endovision technology
• Laboratory and radiological evaluation when required
• Audiology assessment when clinically indicated
• Modern operating-room equipment
• Equipment supporting endoscopic sinus, middle ear, and mastoid surgery
• Care for ear, nose, throat, voice, hearing, balance, head, neck, and facial conditions
• Surgical facilities and intensive care support for appropriate complex cases

Our approach to ENT treatment focuses on identifying the cause of each patient’s symptoms and determining an appropriate care pathway based on their individual clinical needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About ENT and Audiology