Dr Veith Marcus Knappe – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Durbanville

Dr Veith Marcus Knappe – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Durbanville

Dr Veith Marcus Knappe – Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) – Brackenfell practices at Advanced Durbanville Day Hospital, delivering expert care in all aspects of ear, nose, and throat medicine Advanced Health. He qualified as an Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon (ENT) after completing his specialist training in South Africa. Moreover, he has treated a broad spectrum of ENT conditions, ranging from chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction to head-and-neck tumours. Consequently, patients benefit from his comprehensive approach, which blends technical precision with compassionate communication.

Throughout his career, Dr Knappe has maintained active membership in national professional societies, staying at the forefront of innovations such as endoscopic sinus navigation, advanced laryngeal imaging, and minimally invasive ear surgery. Furthermore, he regularly contributes to peer-reviewed workshops and mentors junior colleagues, ensuring that best practices are shared across the discipline.

Services

• Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: employing image-guided navigation alongside high-definition endoscopes for precise management of chronic and refractory sinus disease.

• Septoplasty & Rhinoplasty: corrective and functional nasal surgeries, including spreader-graft techniques to optimise both breathing and aesthetic outcomes.

• Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy: paediatric and adult procedures under inhalation sedation with enhanced-recovery protocols to minimise discomfort.

• Middle Ear Surgery: microsurgical tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, and grommet insertion using state-of-the-art instrumentation to restore hearing and ear function.

• Head & Neck Oncology: resection of benign and malignant masses with microvascular free-flap reconstruction, ensuring both oncologic safety and cosmetic integrity.

• Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery: minimally invasive approaches with intraoperative nerve monitoring to preserve vocal-cord function.

• Sleep Apnoea Management: laser and radiofrequency procedures for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and tongue-base reduction, customised to each patient’s airway anatomy.

• Voice & Swallowing Disorders: diagnostic laryngoscopy, stroboscopy, and injection laryngoplasty for vocal-cord paralysis and dysphagia.

• Paediatric ENT Care: comprehensive management of ear infections, congenital airway anomalies, and adeno-tonsillar hypertrophy.

• Allergy & Medical Rhinology: balloon sinuplasty, allergy testing, and coordinated immunotherapy in collaboration with immunologists.

Additional Information

Advanced Durbanville Day Hospital features state-of-the-art ENT suites equipped with high-definition endoscopy towers, image-guided navigation systems, and integrated stroboscopic laryngography Advanced Health. Moreover, Dr Knappe leads a multidisciplinary team—including audiologists, speech therapists, and oncologists—to coordinate each stage of care. Consequently, patients experience seamless coordination from diagnosis through postoperative rehabilitation.

Patient experience lies at the heart of his practice. Therefore, Dr Knappe ensures that every consultation begins with a clear, jargon-free explanation supported by real-time imaging. Additionally, he adheres to rigorous aseptic and infection-control protocols, thereby maximising safety and comfort. He conducts regular follow-up clinics to monitor recovery, adjust treatment plans, and support long-term wellness.

Schedule a consultation today to discover how Dr Knappe’s personalised, technology-driven approach can restore function, alleviate symptoms, and enhance your quality of life.