Paediatric ENT services
Focused expertise in paediatric ENT and family-centred care
Dr Craig McCaffer specialises in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of a wide range of ENT conditions affecting children and adults. His practice is built around providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports children and reassures families.
Ear
Assessment of hearing loss and glue ear. Surgical insertion of grommets (ventilation tubes) for children with chronic ear fluid, hearing issues and recurrent ear infection.
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Perforated Eardrum
Evaluation and surgical repair options for chronic ear drum perforation or recurrent discharge.
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Paediatric Hearing Loss and Ear Infections
Investigation of hearing concerns, often in collaboration with audiologists, and management of acute and chronic ear problems.
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Pre-Auricular Sinuses and Ear Tags
Surgical removal of skin tags and preauricular pits that may cause infection or concern for families.
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Nose
Nasal Obstruction, Rhinitis and Sinus Problems
Management of blocked noses, mouth breathing, chronic runny noses, and sinus congestion.
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Throat
Investigation and treatment for nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring and ear problems related to enlarged adenoids.
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Laryngomalacia
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of this common cause of stridor (squeaky breathing) in babies.
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Neck Lumps
Diagnosis, investigation and surgical management of enlarged lymph nodes, cysts, or other masses in the neck region.
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Paediatric Voice Problems
Investigation of hoarseness, vocal cord nodules, and voice change in children with support from specialist speech and language therapists.
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Assessment and treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep-disordered breathing, including clinical assessment, sleep studies and surgical intervention such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
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Congenital Head and Neck Abnormalities
Management of developmental conditions such as branchial cleft cysts, thyroglossal duct cysts, dermoid cysts and more.
Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy
Specialist endoscopic evaluation of the voice box, trachea, and bronchi in children with complex breathing or voice concerns.
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Noisy Breathing, Stridor and Airway Disorders
Expert care for children with noisy breathing, laryngomalacia, chronic cough and croup, or suspected airway narrowing.
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Paediatric Salivary Gland Disorders
Assessment and management of swelling, infections, and congenital conditions affecting the parotid or submandibular glands.
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Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Assessment and treatment of snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep-disordered breathing, including clinical assessment, sleep studies and surgical intervention (e.g. tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy).
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Tongue Tie
Gentle assessment and release of tongue tie (ankyloglossia) in infants and children to support feeding and speech development.
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“I believe in treating every child as if they were my own – thoughtfully, gently, and with time to answer every question.” Dr McCaffer