Dr Pieter Troost – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Brackenfell

Dr Pieter Troost – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Brackenfell

Dr Pieter Troost is an Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) practising at Mediclinic Cape Gate Hospital and the Mediclinic Cape Gate Day Clinic in Brackenfell. Since earning his MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 1982 and his FCS ORL (SA) fellowship in 1995, he has built over three decades of specialised experience Mediclinic. Moreover, he holds active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and membership in the South African Association of Otolaryngology, ensuring that his practice reflects the latest clinical guidelines.

In addition to routine ENT care, Dr Troost maintains a special interest in sinus disorders and sleep apnoea, leading the Silent Sleep Clinic initiative and collaborating on multidisciplinary airway management programmes Mediclinic. Furthermore, he presents regularly at national conferences on advanced endoscopic techniques and publishes on innovations in minimally invasive sinus surgery. Outside of clinical duties, Dr Troost volunteers in community hearing-screening projects, which underscores his commitment to accessible, family-centred care.

Services

Dr Troost offers a comprehensive range of ENT services, each supported by cutting-edge technology and personalised patient planning:

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

• Septoplasty & Rhinoplasty – functional and aesthetic correction of nasal obstruction and deformity

• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy – minimally invasive removal for recurrent tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnoea

• Ear Microsurgery – tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, and ossicular chain reconstruction for chronic otitis media

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

• Hearing Assessment & Management – audiometry, tympanometry, and referral for cochlear implants

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

• Tinnitus & Vertigo Treatment – vestibular rehabilitation and sound-therapy protocols

• Sleep Apnoea Management – collaborative CPAP fitting, surgical airway optimisation, and oral appliance therapy

• Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy – skin-prick panels and subcutaneous desensitisation for allergic rhinitis

• Paediatric ENT Care – management of airway, hearing, and swallowing disorders in infants and children

• Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) – endoscopic tear-duct bypass for chronic lacrimal obstruction

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

• Voice Disorder Intervention – injection laryngoplasty and therapeutic voice rehabilitation

Each procedure utilises high-definition endoscopy, 3D imaging, and real-time navigation to maximise precision and reduce recovery time.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate features dedicated ENT theatres and an in-house endoscopy suite, alongside a state-of-the-art audiology lab for rapid diagnostics. Moreover, private recovery rooms and a tranquil consultation area foster patient comfort and confidentiality.

A secure digital patient portal enables online appointment booking, telehealth follow-ups, and instant access to test results and post-operative care plans. Consequently, patients benefit from seamless communication and reduced waiting times. Each treatment plan is co-created with a multidisciplinary team—including pulmonologists, sleep-medicine specialists, audiologists, and speech therapists—to deliver holistic care tailored to individual needs. Additionally, multilingual staff provide consultations in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa, ensuring clear dialogue across diverse communities.

Dr Troost’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 your health and quality of life.