Advances from ear treatment to endorphins
HIGHGATE PRIVATE Hospital has opened an otology clinic, diagnosing and treating a full range of ear, nose and throat conditions. It offers expertise from three leading consultants, with treatments from simple procedures through to complex surgery for conditions related to the ear and its connecting structures.
The clinic provides on-site, same-day hearing testing. It also offers advanced imaging and surgical facilities for conditions needing further investigation and treatment. Consultants Sherif Khalil, Jeremy Lavy and Professor Shakeel Saeed are on hand to see patients with ear-related problems. Key areas are the diagnosis and surgical treatment of hearing and balance disorders, ear infections and injuries, vertigo, and conditions related to the skull base. enquiries@highgatehospital.co.uk, 0208 1087 388, highgatehospital.co.uk
ACTION ON ACNE SCARS
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