Centre of Excellence
ENT, Head and Neck Surgery
Most ENT surgery is elective, short, and transforms something a family has lived around for years: a child who snores and sleeps badly, a nose that has never breathed properly, an ear that keeps discharging. These are day cases with a predictable cost and a recovery measured in days.
Medically reviewed by Dr Debo Odulana, Founder and Chief Executive, Mezo. Last reviewed 3 October 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Care is decided with you after an examination.
What we treat
- Recurrent tonsillitis and enlarged adenoids, in children and adults
- Snoring and obstructed breathing in sleep
- A blocked nose from a deviated septum
- Chronic sinusitis that has not settled on medication
- Glue ear and recurrent ear infections in children
- Hearing loss, assessment and management
- Hoarseness and voice problems
- Neck lumps, including thyroid and salivary gland
How care works here
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Examination with a scope, at the first visit
Nasal endoscopy and ear microscopy at the consultation, so the diagnosis is made in the room rather than guessed at.
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Hearing tested properly where it matters
Audiometry and tympanometry on site for any child with suspected glue ear, because the decision to put in grommets should rest on a test, not on how often the ear hurts.
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A clear line between medicine and surgery
Many ENT problems settle without an operation. You are told which yours is, and what has to be tried first.
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Day case surgery with a fixed price
Tonsils, adenoids, grommets and septoplasty are same-day operations. The quoted figure covers surgeon, anaesthetist, theatre and recovery.
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Written aftercare for the first ten days
Throat surgery hurts more on day five than on day one, and families who are told that in advance cope with it. You get the plan in writing, with a number to call.
Treatments and published prices
Questions people ask
Does my child really need their tonsils out?
Often not. The usual thresholds are repeated proven infections over a year or more, or breathing obstruction during sleep. A surgeon who sends you away to watch and wait is following the evidence.
How long is recovery from tonsillectomy?
Ten to fourteen days, and the worst of it is days four to seven, not the first day. Plan the time off before you book, not afterwards.
Will septoplasty change how my nose looks?
No. It straightens the partition inside the nose to open the airway. Changing the external shape is a different operation and is quoted separately.
Can I use my HMO?
Yes, on plans that cover ENT surgery. Prior authorisation is needed and the desk files it for you.