Dr Dean Gersun Ear Nose & Throat Specialist Johannesburg

Dr Dean Gersun – Expert Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist in Johannesburg

About Dr Dean Gersun

Dr Dean Gersun is a highly qualified Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist based in Johannesburg. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2009 and completed his ENT training through the Wits Circuit. He achieved his fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology in May 2018 through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.

Dr Gersun runs a private practice at the Specialist Centre, Netcare Linksfield Hospital. He also manages a unique tongue tie and newborn feeding clinic, working closely with lactation consultants across Gauteng. He is also a certified Mohel (religious circumciser) and has performed hundreds of neonatal circumcisions.

Dr Gersun’s comprehensive approach combines his extensive knowledge in ENT with a deep understanding of paediatric care, ensuring that both children and adults receive tailored treatments. He is known for his compassionate care and the strong relationships he builds with his patients and their families.

Services Offered by Dr Dean Gersun

Dr Gersun offers a wide range of services for both paediatric and adult patients. He focuses on treating common ear, nose, throat, and head & neck conditions. Here are the key services provided:

Paediatric ENT Services

Dr Gersun provides specialised care for infants and children, addressing the unique challenges they face with ENT issues. Services include:

• Tongue Tie Diagnosis & Treatment: Dr Gersun works with lactation consultants and midwives to diagnose and treat tongue ties in infants, improving their ability to feed.
• Neonatal Circumcision: As a certified Mohel, Dr Gersun provides safe and respectful neonatal circumcisions.
• Ear Infections & Hearing Loss: Treatment for recurrent ear infections and hearing loss, essential for proper speech development.
• Tonsillitis & Adenoid Problems: Diagnosis and treatment for recurrent throat infections and adenoid enlargement.
• Snoring & Sleep Apnoea: Managing sleep disorders in children, such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Adult ENT Services

Dr Gersun offers expert care for a wide range of adult ENT conditions, including:

• Sinusitis & Nasal Disorders: Treatment for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated septum, and nasal fractures.
• Voice Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment for hoarseness, vocal cord issues, and other voice problems.
• Snoring & Sleep Apnoea: Addressing snoring and sleep apnoea with both surgical and non-surgical solutions.
• Hearing Loss & Tinnitus: Managing hearing loss and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
• Throat & Swallowing Disorders: Treatment for chronic sore throat, swallowing difficulties, and related conditions.

Surgical Services

Dr Gersun performs a wide range of surgeries to treat ENT conditions. These include:

• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy: Surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids for recurrent infections.
• Ear Surgery: Treatment for ear drum perforations, middle ear infections, and grommet insertion.
• Nasal Surgery: Including septoplasty, sinus surgery, and surgeries for nasal blockages.
• Thyroid & Salivary Gland Surgery: Management of thyroid conditions and salivary gland disorders.
• Voice Surgery: Including the removal of polyps and nodules from the vocal cords.

Paediatric and Adult ENT Consultation

Dr Gersun provides thorough ENT consultations for both children and adults. He takes a comprehensive approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.

Additional Information

Dr Gersun’s practice at the Specialist Centre, Netcare Linksfield Hospital, offers a full range of ENT services in a comfortable and supportive environment. He also runs a successful tongue tie clinic, which is popular among parents looking for solutions to feeding issues in infants. Through this clinic, Dr Gersun and his team work with parents to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment, helping infants feed more effectively.

His commitment to continuous learning and keeping up with medical advancements allows him to offer the best possible treatments for all patients. Whether you are seeking treatment for a minor ear infection or require more extensive surgical intervention, Dr Gersun is dedicated to providing exceptional care for all of his patients.