Otolaryngologist ·
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Specialises in:
Dr. Carmelo Barbaccia is an ENT specialist with more than 25 years of experience in his field. Between 1983 to 1994. He completed his medical training from the Universita Di Palermo specializing in Otolaryngology.
Dr. Barbaccia keen interest lies in head and neck and thyroid cancer. Between the years 2001 and 2004 he started off with his career as a Dirigente Medico in the IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori Foundation, Milan, Italy. After that, Dr. Barbaccia started working as an ENT head and neck consultant at Midway, Gillingham between the year 2004 and 2012. During the time period 2007 and 2012 he started working as an ENT head and neck consultant at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, East Grinstead. At the American Hospital, Dubai, UAE Dr. Barbaccia started working as an ENT neck and head surgeon from the year 2012 and continues to date. In addition to this post, he has also taken up another post namely the Chief of Department of Surgery between 2013 to 2018. From 2019, he started working at the King’s College Hospital London, UAE as an ENT neck and head surgeon.
Dr Carmelo Barbaccia is a reputed ENT surgeon who has rich experience in various surgeries and can treat a number of conditions listed below
Surgery is effective for the treatment of hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps. Cochlear implant is advised in case of severe hearing loss. Surgery can be done to remove the tonsils through a tonsillectomy. Nasal polyp removal surgery is done through a technique called Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.
Different ENT conditions produce different signs and symptoms as listed below:
There are several different ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders and each of them produces a variety of characteristic symptoms. Not everyone would experience the same symptoms. In some cases, an ENT specialist will be required to make the right diagnosis and provide the appropriate treatment.
Dr Carmelo Barbaccia is available between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday-Saturday) for consultation.
One of the renowned ENT surgeons, Dr Carmelo Barbaccia performs the below procedure with a high success rate:
Endoscopic sinus surgery is a popular surgical technique for removing blockages in the sinuses. These blockages could cause sinusitis. This procedure is done in case of sinus infections and for people with abnormal sinus.
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An ENT surgeon is a doctor who has received training in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck through surgery. An ENT surgeon may suggest the below-listed tests for the diagnosis of ENT conditions:
Tympanometry is used to evaluate the condition of the middle ear eardrum and the bones by creating air pressure in the ear canal. It helps in determining the function of the middle ear.
A person needs to consult an ENT surgeon in case of below situations:
An ENT specialist is an appropriate doctor to discuss disorders of the throat, ears, nose, head, and neck, including growths and infection. Some ENT specialists also specialize in allergies and their association with sinus issues. If you show any of the symptoms listed above, make sure you book an appointment with an ENT specialist.
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