Ear, Nose and Throat
Otorhinolaryngology is medical terminology for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose and throat and the head and neck area.
The Ear, Nose and Throat department at Royal Bolton Hospital is situated on the 1st Floor 'of the 'F' Block. It offers services for both adults and children, with a play area for the children within the waiting area. Adjacent to the department is the Audiology department (see Audiology).
The Clinic times are Monday to Thursday from 9.00 am to 5.30pm and on Friday from 9.00 am to12.30 pm. There are 4 consulting rooms, a treatment room and an investigation room. There are certain radiological and audiological tests and endoscopic examinations carried out at the time of the consultation. Each consulting room is set up with an examination chair and equipment which is used by the doctor to aid diagnosis.
The Department is fully equiped with facilities needed to offer a safe and quality service for both adults and children in Clinic, as day cases and inpatient surgery.
Clinical Staff
Mr Christopher Lobo FRCS(ORL) Consultant and clinical lead
Clinic times:
- Monday 1.30pm - 5.00pm
- Tuesday 2.00pm - 5.30pm
- Thursday 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Contact: Sue Warburton - Tel:01204 390455
Mr Simon Hargreaves FRCS(ORL) Consultant
Clinic times:
- Monday 9.00am - 12.30pm
- Tuesday 9.00am - 12.30pm
- Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm
Contact: Sandra Knowles - Tel:01204 390330
Mr Neel Umapathy FRCS(ORL) Consultant
Clinic times:
- Wednesday 2.00pm - 5.30pm
- Thursday 9.00am - 12.30pm
- Friday 9.00am - 12.30pm
Contact: Maria Lees - Tel:01204 390018
Mr Sudhakar Ramachandran Staff Grade Doctor
Mr Madhu Chavali Trust Doctor
Mr Paul Hans Specialist Registrar
Mrs Alexandra Roper Specialist Registrar
Mrs Alison Phair Senior House Officer
Miss Karen Tong Foundation Doctor
Mrs Janie Benton Advanced Nurse Pracitioner
Mrs Karenza Graves Head and Neck Cancer Nurse
Description of Each Specialist Area
Rhinology: Blocked nose/ Nasal discharge/allergic rhinitis/sinusitis/ headaches/ facial pain
Otology: Hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and balance problems, ear infections
Laryngology: Hoarseness of voice / swallowing problems
Head and Neck Surgery: Recurrent tonsillitis, neck lumps, infections
Orbital lacrimal surgery: Watering of eyes
Thyroid / parathyroid: Lumps in thyroid gland, disorders of calcium metabolism
Salivary gland: Swelling of glands, pain in glands
Snoring: Snoring and sleep apnoea
Facial Plastics: Lumps / moles/scars
Paediatric ENT: Tonsillitis / snoring / hearing loss/ prominent ears / ear infections/
prominent ears