Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

This is performed for chronic rhinosinusitis, which can cause nasal discharge, nasal blockage, reduced sense of smell and occasionally facial pain. It is diagnosed by using a flexible camera to inspect the nose and sinuses. The first line of treatment is medical, which involves a combination of antibiotics and nasal steroids. If this doesn’t resolve the symptoms, surgery is required to widen the drainage channels of the sinuses, a procedure called Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS). This is performed using an endoscope inside the nose so there are no incisions on the outside. A CT scan is required before the surgery to show the extent of the disease.

 

What to expect

Your appointment will take place in a comfortable setting at either hospital. A detailed history of your symptoms will be taken and a thorough examination, which may include a flexible scope examination or examination under the microscope.

Depending on the nature of your condition, an appropriate management plan will be developed with your wishes being at the centre of it.

Fees

Mr Carr is an approved healthcare provider for AXA-PPP, BUPA, Aviva, CIGNA, Healix Health Services, Pru Health, Simply Health and WPA and has agreed on rates with these insurers. You will require a pre-authorisation code to be issued by your insurer before a consultation. The contractual agreement for settling fees is between you and Mr Carr.

For further information please contact Sheffield ENT.

Initial Consultation
£200
Subsequent Consultation
£150

Practice Locations

Claremont Hospital Claremont Hospital
401 Sandygate Road
Sheffield
S10 5UB
Thornbury Hospital Thornbury Hospital
312 Fulwood Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 3BR

Making an Appointment

If you would like make an enquiry, please contact me via email or via the form opposite. In order to make an appointment, please contact the hospital directly:
Claremont - 0114 263 2114
Thornbury - 0114 266 1133

If you are self-paying, this can be settled at the time of the hospital appointment or I will invoice you separately. If you are insured, please contact the insurance company prior to your appointment to request a pre-authorisation code.

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    Thornbury - All day Tuesday
    Claremont - Monday morning and Tuesday evening

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