Health Services

Ear Nose and Throat

Location

Main outpatient service (services for those not requiring an overnight stay in hospital) is in both Falkirk Community Hospital and Stirling Community Hospital.

Services

Ear, nose and throat and head and neck surgery is provided by four Consultants who have special interests within the speciality. A pre-registration house officer assists in ward work and the outpatient service is supported by a Staff Grade doctor, a General Practitioner with Special Interest in ENT, and nursing staff .

Head and neck cancer services are delivered by a team of specialists including speech therapists, physiotherapists and dieticians . The care is shared with Lanarkshire, Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow.

All the consultants in Forth Valley perform all common procedures in the management of ear, nose and throat problems. The only exception is in young children who require infrequently performed operations that are best done in children's hospital.

Outpatient Services (services for those not requiring an overnight stay in hospital)

General ear, nose and throat clinics including individual consultant's special interest

Rapid access sinus clinic where all your tests and investigations are carried out, and you leave with a treatment plan

ENT nurse led clinic - carries out such as syringe, suction clearance of ears, ear dressing

The Ear , Nose and Throat Team

Consultants

GP Specialist in ENT

 Consultant's special interests

Mr McGarva

Head & Neck surgery & Oncology

Mr Keay  

Rhinology , sinus surgery & parotid surgery

Contacts

Medical Secretary 01786 434000  extension  4693
01786 434164

GP Referral Guidelines

GP referrals should be sent via the SCI gateway system or addressed to the appropriate medical records department. If you suspect head and neck cancer then the Head and Neck proforma should be completed.

Contact Details

Stirling Royal Infirmary
Livilands
STIRLING
FK8 2AU

Phone: 01786 434 000
Fax: 01786 434 164

 

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