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A GP with Special Interest in ENT (GPwSI) is a GMC-registered doctor who has additional training and clinical focus in Ear, Nose & Throat conditions. We diagnose and manage the majority of common ENT problems — infections, sinusitis, hearing concerns, hoarseness, allergic rhinitis — the kind of issues that make up about 90% of ENT clinic visits. We don't perform surgery. If you need a tonsillectomy, septoplasty, grommets, sinus surgery, or any other ENT operation, you need a hospital ENT consultant — and we'll refer you to one. The advantage of seeing us first is speed (this week, not in two months) and significantly lower cost than premium Harley Street.

Yes — this is one of our most common appointments. Microsuction is the safer, gentler alternative to ear syringing or wax-softening drops alone. Includes a brief otoscopy first to confirm the eardrum is healthy and microsuction is appropriate. Same-day appointments usually available. Most patients are in and out in 15 minutes with normal hearing restored.

No, not on site. Formal hearing tests (pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry) need specialist equipment and a trained audiologist. What we do is clinically assess hearing, examine the ear thoroughly, identify likely causes of any hearing change, treat what's treatable in clinic (e.g. wax, infection), and refer you to a qualified audiologist if formal testing is needed. We'll be upfront about this at booking so there are no surprises.

Yes — we see children of all ages with ENT concerns. Dr Gupta is comfortable examining children and adjusts his approach for the child's age. For very young children (under 4) with serious or persistent issues — suspected glue ear needing grommets, large adenoids causing breathing problems, suspected hearing loss — we'll usually recommend going directly to a paediatric ENT consultant. We'll tell you that at the appointment honestly. For common childhood ear infections, sore throats, or simple ear wax, we can usually help directly.

Same-day appointments are usually available. Call us in the morning and you'll often be seen that afternoon. Book Now for next-day availability. The clinic is open 9am–7pm Monday to Saturday, so evening and weekend appointments are routine.

If a bacterial infection is clearly present and antibiotics are clinically appropriate, yes — Dr Gupta is a GMC-registered doctor and can issue private treatments. We follow standard antibiotic stewardship principles: we don't prescribe antibiotics for viral infections (which is most sore throats and many ear problems), because doing so causes harm without benefit. If antibiotics aren't the right answer, we'll explain why and treat the actual cause.

Take a careful history (duration, symptoms, previous episodes), examine the nose and throat, look for the underlying cause (often allergic rhinitis, sometimes deviated septum or nasal polyps), and start treatment. Most acute sinusitis is viral and resolves with conservative management. Chronic sinusitis often needs nasal steroid sprays, allergy management, and sometimes a CT sinus scan or ENT consultant referral. We'll give you the right plan, not just antibiotics by default.

Get seen quickly. A new persistent neck lump (over 2 weeks, especially in adults) should always be assessed promptly. Dr Gupta will examine the neck, classify what you're feeling, arrange an ultrasound scan the same week if useful, and refer urgently to ENT or head & neck specialists if needed. Most neck lumps turn out to be benign (lymph nodes, salivary gland issues, thyroid nodules) — but getting it checked promptly is the right thing to do.

Yes — Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna and WPA all typically cover ENT consultations when clinically indicated. Some insurers prefer to see a GP referral letter first, even for a GPwSI; check your policy. Microsuction for ear wax is sometimes considered routine and not covered — it's worth confirming with your insurer before booking if cost matters.