Otolaryngologist ·
Aster DM Healthcare , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Malayalam
Specialises in:
Dr. Midhuna Prathap is a specialist ENT Surgeon with nearly 5 years of experience in her field. In the year 2010, she went onto complete her MBBS- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from AIMS, Kochi, India. In the year 2013, she completed her DLO (ENT)- Diploma in Otorhinolaryngology from AIMS, Kochi, India. In 2015 Dr. Prathap went onto complete her MS ENT- Master of Science from KUHS, Trivandrum, Kerala. In 2018 she received an opportunity to complete her Fellowship in Rhinology and Endoscopic Surgery from Chennai, India.
Dr. Prathap has a keen interest in treating functional endoscopic sinus surgery, vestibular disorders, and snoring problems. At the same time, till date she has successfully performed endoscopic sinus surgery, micro ear surgery, and pediatric ENT surgery. Dr. Prathap is highly interested and inclined towards research and has published many journal articles under her name. She started her career by working as a visiting consultant in Male, Maldives. She has also worked in her own home country in the Kerala ENT Research Foundation, KERF and KIMS. At present, she is working in the Aster Clinic, Abu Hail as a Specialist ENT Surgeon.
Dr Midhuna Prathap has effectively treated a number of ENT conditions with high success rate and accuracy. Some of the conditions treated by the doctor are
Some of the common conditions treated by the ENT surgeon are hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps. The cochlear implant help bypass the damaged ear and also stimulates the auditory nerve. Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of your tonsils and is performed if there is a frequent occurrence of tonsillitis."
Different ENT conditions produce different signs and symptoms as listed below:
ENT conditions might produce different signs and symptoms in different people. Also, a particular condition can lead to different symptoms in different individuals. Your physician will refer you to an ENT specialist if you show symptoms specific to the ear, nose, and throat. The specialist will perform tests to diagnose the condition.
Dr Midhuna Prathap can be consulted between 11 am and 5 pm from Monday-Saturday. The doctor does not see patients on Sunday.
One of the renowned ENT surgeons, Dr Midhuna Prathap performs the below procedure with a high success rate:
Sinus surgery is the most common surgery to treat sinusitis or the inflammation of the nose and sinuses. The surgery may also be needed for other sinus problems. In this process, the openings between the sinuses are enlarged so that air could get in
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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. The tests required before and during the consultation by an ENT surgeon include:
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 surgeon will evaluate your symptoms and perform the required tests to find out the underlying conditions. They will analyze the test reports and may discuss with other doctors to determine the best possible treatment options.
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