4 Tips to find best ENT specialist in Dubai

Posted by Dr. Muddazir Ali Ibrahim on April 26th, 2021

Be an endoscopic sinus surgery or a simple medication, if you have the right specialist by your side, the journey will become easy. In this column, we will give you 4 tips to find the best ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) specialist in Dubai. 

What otolaryngologists treat? 

An ENT specialist or otolaryngologist is a doctor that has received intense training to treat ear, nose and throat disorders that also includes neck and head. Though this branch is extensive, the best thing about it is that it covers a different ailment. They specialize in Paediatric Otolaryngology, Rhinology (endoscopic sinus), Otology and Neurotology, Laryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and allergies.

How to choose the best endoscopic DCR surgeon? 

1. Get Referrals 

If you already have a trusted and best endoscopic sinus surgeon in your family then there is no point in going anywhere else. Start with a list of referrals from your friends and family. Take your time and research their experience and credentials. Pick the best ones and call each ENT office to know more about them. 

2. Read Patient Reviews 

Know what their patients have to say about their services. Reading reviews online is one of the best ways to understand what kind of service you will get in an ENT surgeon’s office. Patient’s reviews help you to understand their experience with staff friendliness, office environment, wait times and time scheduling procedures. You can know how well patients trust the Ent specialist and also how well they solve queries of the patient. 

3. Consider the experience 

During the procedure of finding the best ENT specialist in Dubai, you should consider their experience in the field. Practice makes a man perfect and when a surgeon practices surgeries and medicine for years, this experience is enough to make him or her the best in the field. Ask questions about their experience, past surgeries and results. This will help you to decide a better way. 

4. Ask questions 

Before making an appointment for the surgery, ask questions like: 

A. Does the doctor specialize in all otolaryngology areas? 

B. What is the minimum waiting time or can I see a doctor sooner? 

C. Does he have a surgery license? 

D. Does he see patients with insurance?

These are four tips through which you can easily find the top and best endoscopic DCR surgeon. Before trusting any ENT surgeon, it is always best to do some research—dig deep to know their past surgery’s results, procedure and whether the doctor sees patients with insurance.