Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for otorhinolaryngological conditions
Medical team expert in hearing, breathing, balance and voice
Advanced technology for accurate diagnosis and treatment
Minimally invasive treatments and innovative procedures
Multidisciplinary approach for comprehensive care
Otorhinolaryngology Service
At the Ribera Povisa Hospital in Vigo, we offer a Comprehensive otorhinolaryngology (ENT) service, dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the ear, nose, throat, and other related areas of the upper respiratory system and neck.
Our team of ENT specialists is committed to providing high-quality care, combining clinical expertise with advanced technology. We work with a personalized approach, ensuring that each patient receives the right treatment for their condition, whether it is a common condition or a more complex problem. At Hospital Ribera Povisa, your hearing and respiratory health is our priority.
Medical Team
Dr. Roberto Valdés Pons
Head of Otorhinolaryngology Service, Head of Ear Surgery, Hearing implants and Oncology
Dr. Antonio Gonzalez Prado
otorhinolaryngologist
Responsible for Neck Surgery and Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Dr. Isabel Victoria Fernández-Carrera González
Facial reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Maria Luz Santamaria Castro
otorhinolaryngologist
Responsible for Oropharyngeal dysphagia and Oncology
Dr. Marta Martinez Lopez
Otorhinolaryngologist
Preferential dedication to vertigo and balance disorders
What should you know?
Otorhinolaryngology Service
Otorhinolaryngology covers the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases affecting hearing, breathing, balance and speech, covering all stages of life. At Ribera Povisa Hospital, our approach guarantees comprehensive care at every stage. Some of the most common pathologies:
• Treatment of ear diseases: From hearing loss to chronic ear infections, we offer a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating all types of hearing disorders. We use advanced technologies, such as audiometry and imaging studies, to ensure an accurate diagnosis and apply the most appropriate treatment, which can include everything from hearing aids to cochlear implants.
• Respiratory problems and sleep disorders: Our specialists are trained to treat everything from rhinitis and sinusitis to more complex problems such as sleep apnea. Using minimally invasive techniques and advanced technologies such as endoscopic nasal surgery, we achieve effective treatments to improve our patients' breathing and sleep quality.
• Balance pathologies:Vertigo and balance disorders can be debilitating. At Ribera Povisa, we offer a multidisciplinary approach that includes diagnostic tests, such as videonystagmography and the rotating chair test, and personalized vestibular rehabilitation treatments, designed to restore balance and improve quality of life.
• Voice disorders and dysphagia:
Our team of specialists is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders, such as dysphonia, chronic laryngitis or nodules on the vocal cords, using advanced techniques such as stroboscopy and vocal rehabilitation. We also treat problems of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), addressing everything from neurological disorders to mechanical problems that affect swallowing.
Who is the otorhinolaryngology service aimed at?
The Otorhinolaryngology service at the Ribera Povisa Hospital is aimed at patients of all ages and covers a wide range of pathologies:
• Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology: We treat hearing, breathing and speech problems in children, guaranteeing specialized and close attention.
• Adults with hearing disorders: We provide advanced hearing solutions such as hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Patients with balance problems: Diagnosis and treatment of vertigo and other vestibular disorders.
• Ppatients with sleep apnea: Comprehensive treatment of apnea and other respiratory pathologies.
Our otorhinolaryngological treatments
At the Ribera Povisa Hospital, we have a wide range of treatments and procedures to address various pathologies, among our specialties:
• Treatment of snoring and sleep apnea: Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems that affect sleep and quality of life.
• Treatment of vertigo and balance: Specialized diagnosis and vestibular rehabilitation for people suffering from vertigo and balance disorders.
• voice consultation: Diagnosis and rehabilitation for vocal disorders, including dysphonia and vocal cord problems.
• Hearing implant unit: Adaptation of hearing aids and cochlear implants for patients with severe hearing loss.
• Treatment of dysphagia: Diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders that affect feeding and well-being.
• Skull base surgery (nasal and sinus tumors and pituitary gland).
• Tear duct surgery.
• Plastic surgery and facial aestheticsIt covers a wide range of reconstructive and aesthetic treatments, with the aim of improving facial function and aesthetics.
Why choose Hospital Ribera Povisa?
Advanced medicine
Professionals of recognized prestige
State-of-the-art equipment
Quality guarantee of the Ribera Group
We are Responsible Health
What do we offer you?
Advanced ENT surgery
We use radiofrequency and perform various surgeries, such as septoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, major outpatient surgery and short-stay surgery.
Hearing implants and solutions for hearing loss
We have a unit specialized in cochlear implants and hearing aids adapted to the hearing needs of patients.
Treatment of vertigo and balance disorders
We offer diagnostics and therapies for vertigo, using specialized testing and vestibular rehabilitation.
Voice consultation and treatment
We treat voice disorders, offering accurate diagnoses and tailored vocal rehabilitation.
Treatment of snoring and sleep apnea
We perform sleep studies and provide treatments such as CPAP for snoring and obstructive apnea.
Diagnosis and treatment of ear pathologies
Ear infections and disorders, including otitis media and tympanic perforations.
Diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia
We treat dysphagia with a multidisciplinary approach that includes personalized diagnoses and therapies.
Upper respiratory tract disorders
We manage upper respiratory problems, such as chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, with medical and surgical treatments.
Pediatric otorhinolaryngological pathologies
We offer specialized care for children with otitis, hearing problems and childhood sleep apnea.
head and neck oncology
We diagnose and treat benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region with a multidisciplinary approach.
DDiagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors
CThyroid and salivary gland surgery
Plastic surgery and facial aesthetics
Performing septorhinoplasties/ultrasonic rhinoplasties.
Related specialties
Snoring
We help our patients with sleep apnea and airway obstruction problems that impair their rest.
Vertigo treatment
For patients with dizziness who believe they may have vertigo or some related pathology, we provide effective diagnostic tests.
voice consultation
Aimed at patients with persistent voice problems who, after an initial assessment, do not have a diagnosis that explains their symptoms.
Hearing implant unit
Hearing implants are technological solutions in cases of hearing loss.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia corresponds to a “feeling of difficulty in the movement of food from the mouth to the stomach” caused by an alteration in one of the four stages of swallowing.
Facial reconstruction surgery
Facial reconstructive surgery treats alterations caused by trauma, congenital defects, or oncological sequelae.
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