ENT
(Ear, Nose & Throat)
ENT
(Ear, Nose & Throat)
ENT
(Ear, Nose & Throat)
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Surgical Services
Fast access to specialist ENT surgery in Spain under the EU Cross-Border Healthcare Directive
Medinet Ireland provides rapid access to consultant delivered ENT surgery through our accredited partner hospitals in Spain.
All surgical procedures and inpatient care are performed exclusively at our Spanish partner sites under the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive (CBHD).
Why Choose Medinet Ireland for ENT Surgery?
- Rapid access with surgery dates available within weeks
- Consultant led ENT teams across both Spanish hospitals
- Modern theatres with advanced endoscopic technology
- Clear CBHD pathways and full reimbursement support
- Dedicated coordination from referral to follow up
- Safe, accredited, internationally recognised facilities
Our Partner Hospitals (Spain)
VOT Hospital, Madrid
High volume ENT unit with advanced surgical equipment, endoscopic imaging, and modern anaesthetic services.
Hospital Ochoa, Marbella
Leading private surgical centre specialising in ENT, sinus surgery, and head & neck day case pathways.
Important: No surgeries are carried out in Ireland.
All operations take place at our Spanish centres, with Medinet Ireland coordinating pre assessment, travel support, and follow up back home.
Below is a clear overview of the ENT surgeries we offer, why surgery may be required, and what options are available through our partner hospitals.
Tonsillectomy
Conditions treated: recurrent tonsillitis, sleep apnoea, severe tonsil enlargement, quinsy (abscess).
Why surgery may be needed:
Frequent infections, airway obstruction, or recurrent hospital visits.
Surgical option:
- Tonsillectomy (cold steel, coblation, or cautery depending on case)
Adenoidectomy
Conditions treated: chronic nasal obstruction, snoring, sleep apnoea, recurrent ear infections in children or adults with hypertrophy.
Why surgery may be needed:
Enlarged adenoids causing airway or sinus problems.
Surgical option:
- Adenoidectomy – Endoscopic or traditional techniques
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
Conditions treated: obstructive sleep apnoea, severe snoring not responsive to conservative therapy.
Why surgery may be needed:
To widen the airway and improve breathing during sleep.
Tympanoplasty / Eardrum Repair
Conditions treated: perforated eardrum, chronic infections, conductive hearing loss.
Why surgery may be needed:
Persistent perforation causing hearing issues or infections.
Surgical option:
- Tympanoplasty (with or without ossicular chain reconstruction)
Mastoidectomy
Conditions treated: chronic mastoid infection, cholesteatoma.
Why surgery may be needed:
To remove infected or destructive tissue that can threaten hearing or nearby structures.
Grommets / Ventilation Tubes
Conditions treated: glue ear, eustachian tube dysfunction, recurring ear infections.
Why surgery may be needed:
To improve hearing and prevent infection.
Septoplasty
Conditions treated: deviated septum leading to nasal obstruction, sinus issues, or snoring.
Why surgery may be needed:
Correcting the septum improves breathing and airflow.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Conditions treated:
- Chronic sinusitis
- Nasal polyps
- Persistent nasal blockage
- Recurrent infections not responsive to medication
Why surgery may be needed:
To restore sinus drainage, remove polyps, or improve long term nasal function.
Turbinate Reduction
Conditions treated: nasal obstruction due to enlarged turbinates.
Why surgery may be needed:
Improves airflow and reduces congestion.
Nasal Polyp Removal
Why surgery may be needed:
Polyps causing obstruction, snoring, loss of smell, or chronic sinus issues.
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Conditions treated:
- Thyroid nodules
- Enlarged thyroid/goitre
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Compressive symptoms (difficulty swallowing/breathing)
Surgical options:
- Hemithyroidectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
(Cancer pathways are handled only where appropriate after specialist MDT review.)
Salivary Gland Surgery
Conditions treated:
- Parotid gland tumours (benign)
- Submandibular gland stones
- Chronic infections or obstructions
Surgical options:
- Parotidectomy
- Submandibular gland excision
- Sialendoscopy for stone removal (minimally invasive)
Conditions treated:
- Vocal cord nodules, polyps, or cysts
- Chronic hoarseness
- Airway narrowing (stenosis)
- Benign laryngeal lesions
Surgical options:
- Microlaryngoscopy (with laser or cold instruments)
- Vocal cord lesion removal
- Airway reconstruction procedures (case selected)
Eligibility & Funding
Under the EU Cross Border Healthcare Directive, Irish patients can:
- Receive ENT surgery in Spain
- Claim eligible reimbursement after returning
- Choose from approved accredited hospitals
Pathway Overview
- Referral/Assessment
- Consultation & imaging (if needed)
- Surgery at VOT Madrid or Hospital Ochoa Marbella
- Short hospital stay (usually 1 night for most ENT procedures)
- Return to Ireland with discharge summary
- Follow up coordinated by Medinet Ireland
Travel support
Travel support provided:
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical documentation
- Guidance on reimbursement
- Travel logistics assistance
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Let’s Get You Moving Again
We’re ready to help Irish patients access timely ENT surgery in Spain.
Republic of Ireland: 015134299
Northern Ireland: 07539133922
Email us at: contact@iemedinet.com
Who is eligible from ROI?
You can apply if you:
- Are ordinarily resident in Ireland
- Are entitled to public healthcare
- Have a GP or consultant referral
- Require a treatment that is publicly available in Ireland (e.g., hip or knee replacement)
- Have a G-HIC/E-HIC and an in date valid passport.
Who is eligible from NI?
You can apply if you:
- Are an ordinary resident of NI and entitled to the full range of HSC services.
- Have been diagnosed by an HSC Trust consultant.
- Have been on the HSCNI surgery waiting list for ≥1years.
- Your surgery is one commissioned by DoH for their diagnosis and would have received within HSC under the same clinical circumstances.
- Will pay for the surgery themselves THEN reclaim costs from DoH.
- Have NOT sought any other source of reimbursement.
Republic of Ireland
01 5134299
Northern Ireland
07539 133922
