Our practice strives to be available, relevant, appropriate and cost effective. We have an interdisciplinary team, which include audiologists, speech and language therapists, music therapist, bio-engineers, physiotherapists and a balance clinic. These allied health professionals are qualified to not just help with the diagnosis, but also the treatment and rehabilitation. Due to the ideal location of the hospital, most of these services are right at your doorstep
EAR
- Pathology of the ear causing infection and/or hearing loss
- Myringotomy & grommets
- Implantable hearing devices
- Cochlear Implants
- Dizziness
- Cosmetic improvement of bat ears
NOSE
- Sinus conditions & allergies
- Sinus & nasal surgery
- Nasal obstruction
- Rhinoplasty, Nose reconstruction cosmetic nose surgery
THROAT
- Lip tie and tongue tie release
- Tonsillectomy
- Throat symptoms
DIZZINESS
- Do you feel dizzy or that the world is spinning?
- Have you been diagnosed with vertigo?
These symptoms are extremely common and affect up to 40% of the population. Poor balance puts patients at risk for falling. Falls are currently the leading cause of accidental deaths in persons over 65. Many falls can be prevented if the causes of imbalance are investigated and treated properly. Remember, that vertigo and dizziness are symptoms and not diagnoses. You might have inner ear problems, or dislodged crystals in your inner ears, or underactivity of the inner ear, or even heart or neurological problems, which should be evaluated thoroughly.
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
Cochlear implants are designed to mimic the function of a healthy inner ear (or cochlea). They replace the function of damaged sensory hair cells inside the inner ear to help provide a clearer sound than what hearing aids can provide.
RHINOPLASTY
Rhinoplasty or commonly known as a nose job, is a surgical procedure that is performed to alter or to reconstruct the nose. If you are unsatisfied with the cosmetic profile of your nose, or you struggle to breathe, or have nasal obstruction, this procedure might be for you. You might have had previous trauma to the nose, or you feel like the nasal walls collapse when you inhale. You might also struggle with nasal obstruction without any history of note. The indications for surgery are to improve the cosmetic profile of the nose, and/or to improve the functioning of the nose. There are different approaches to this surgery. Open rhinoplasty is a method where the skin- and soft tissue envelope is released from the underlying cartilaginous and bony structure. Endo-nasal surgery is performed where the skin- and soft tissue envelope is left intact, and the procedure is done through minimal incisions on the inside of the nose. Preservation surgery has also gained traction in the last decade. Dr Smit is available to answer all your questions about this constantly evolving field.
In preparing for your appointment, please bring the following to your first consultation:
- Referral from your doctor when required
- Reports of previous investigations
- List of medication you are taking
- Previous hearing tests done by an audiologist
- A list of all your medications
- Detailed history of symptoms and previous surgeries in the head and neck area
Make the most of your visit:
Write down any questions you have for Dr Anton Smit and feel free to ask them during your consultation and to take notes of the doctor’s answers or advice. If you have any queries on hospital admissions and need visitor information – please visit the Mediclinic Midstream or CURE Day Clinic Midstream website, where surgery and admissions will take place:
https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/midstream/stay-visit.html
https://cure.co.za/cure-midstream/
Billing policy & cost
- We strive to be cost effective and appropriate with the service we provide
- Please contact the rooms for relevant costs of consultations and surgery
- Our fees are calculated according to recommendations set out by the ENT Society of South Africa and independent cost analysis by the South African Private Practice Forum
- Medical aid rates vary significantly and may result in carrying costs. We are open to any questions relating to your account
- The account remains your personal responsibility and must be settled with the practice