Dr Andre Van Straten – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Brackenfell

Dr Andre Van Straten – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Brackenfell

Dr Andre Van Straten is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) who has practised in Brackenfell’s Cape Gate region since 2010. He earned his MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 2008 and subsequently completed his Fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology (FCORL (SA)) through the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2016 Mediclinic. Early in his career, Dr Van Straten completed internship and community service at Frere Hospital in East London, where he discovered his passion for ear, nose, and throat surgery Medpages.

Moreover, he pursued specialist training at the University of Stellenbosch, honing advanced techniques in endoscopic sinus surgery and paediatric ENT. Consequently, he maintains active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and membership in the South African Association of Otolaryngology. Outside the hospital, Dr Van Straten volunteers in community hearing-screening and wellness clinics, reflecting his commitment to improving access to ENT care. Meanwhile, he sustains his focus and resilience through trail running and bird watching, activities that foster empathy and precision under pressure.

Services

Dr Van Straten offers a comprehensive range of ENT services, each delivered with state-of-the-art technology and a patient-first philosophy:

• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – image-guided and balloon-sinoplasty techniques for chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps

• Septoplasty & Rhinoplasty – functional correction of deviated septum and aesthetic nasal reshaping

• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy – minimally invasive removal for recurrent tonsillitis and paediatric upper-airway obstruction

• Ear Microsurgery – tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and ossicular chain reconstruction to restore hearing in chronic ear disease

• Grommet Insertion (Myringotomy) – ventilatory tube placement for childhood glue ear and persistent middle-ear effusions

• Hearing & Balance Disorders – audiometry, tympanometry, and vestibular rehabilitation for tinnitus and vertigo management

• Sleep Apnoea & Snoring – multidisciplinary airway assessment, oral appliance therapy, and surgical airway optimisation

• Head & Neck Endoscopy – flexible naso-laryngoscopy and stroboscopy to evaluate voice and swallowing disorders

• Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy – skin-prick panels and desensitisation protocols for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis

• Pediatric ENT Care – management of congenital airway anomalies, speech-delay screening, and paediatric swallowing assessments

• Oculoplastic & Lacrimal Surgery – eyelid reconstruction, blepharoplasty, and dacryocystorhinostomy for tear-duct obstruction

• Skin Lesion Excision – removal of benign and malignant cutaneous growths in the head-and-neck region

Each procedure utilises high-definition endoscopy, 3D imaging, and microsurgical platforms to maximise precision and minimise recovery time.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate Hospital and its Day Clinic feature dedicated ENT theatres, an in-house endoscopy suite, and a state-of-the-art audiology laboratory for rapid diagnostics and on-site hearing tests. Moreover, private recovery rooms and a calm consultation area ensure patient comfort and confidentiality.

A secure digital patient portal enables online appointment scheduling, tele-ENT follow-ups, and instant access to imaging and audiology results. Consequently, patients benefit from streamlined communication and reduced wait times. Each treatment plan is co-created with a multidisciplinary team—including pulmonologists, sleep-medicine specialists, audiologists, and speech therapists—to deliver holistic, personalised care.

In addition, multilingual staff provide consultations in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa, fostering clear engagement with diverse families. Rigorous infection-control and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols underpin every procedure, thereby minimising hospital stays and enhancing comfort.

Dr Van Straten’s patient-first philosophy emphasises informed decision-making, empathetic support, and active family involvement. Therefore, schedule a consultation today to experience expert, compassionate ENT care that restores hearing, breathing, and quality of life.