ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons are trained in the surgical and medical treatment of conditions of otology (disease of the ear), rhinology (disease of the nose), laryngology (voice disorders), head and neck surgery, facial plastic surgery and paediatric otolaryngology (ENT disorders in children)
The range of activity available at the hospital includes the management and treatment of the following: The ears Hearing loss Ear infections Balance disorders Ear noise (tinnitus). The nose Injuries to the nose Deformities of the nose Adenoidectomy Sinus infections Seasonal allergies (hay fever) Tumours of the nose and sinuses.
The throat Inflammations of the throat (tonsillectomy) Laryngitis Snoring Voice and swallowing disorders Tumours of the throat and larynx.
Head and neck Swelling of the neck Cysts Thyroid disorders and tumours (cancerous and non-cancerous) of lymph and salivary glands.
- Myrinotomey & Grommet Insertion
- Mirco Debridement of Ears
- Adenoidectomy
Access to Service: Please note that a referral letter from a GP / Consultant will be required for each patient attending the consultant. Please send an e-referral by healthlink or post the referral letter to the relevant department.
Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy
Mirco Debridement of Ears
Mirco Debridement of Ears
Mirco Debridement of Ears
Myrinotomey & Grommet Insertion
Myrinotomey & Grommet Insertion
Myrinotomey & Grommet Insertion
Professor John Fenton
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Biography
Prof John Fenton, FRCSI (ORL-HNS), is an ENT/Head and Neck Surgery Consultant at the Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick and Barringtons Hospital.
He is also an adjunct Professor in the specialty at the Faculty of Science, University of Limerick.
Background
He is a native of Dingle, Co. Kerry and a graduate of RCSI. He obtained a B.Sc. (Hons) in anatomy during an 18 month period as a demonstrator at RSCI following an internship at Jervis Street Hospital.
He has taught ENT to students in all of the medical schools in this country and contributed to teaching at the University of New South Wales and Parisian schools whilst undertaking Fellowships in Australia and France respectively.
He was involved in the introduction of the new medical curriculum at the University of Liverpool during his tenure as Senior Lecturer there and has published extensively on the academic aspects of his specialty.
Contact Details
- Professor John Fenton
- Dún Eoghain St Nessans Rd, Dooradoyle, Limerick
- Tel: 061-307540
- Fax: 061-307572
- Email: entdune@gmail.com
Secretary
- Liz
- Tel: 061-307540
Mr. Joseph Hughes
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Contact Details
- Mr. Joseph Hughes
- 1 Meadowvale, Raheen, Limerick
- Tel: 061-305050
- Fax: 061-305040
- Email: reception@meadowvalemedical.ie
Secretary
- Isabel
- Tel: 061-305050
Mr. Stephen Ryan
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Biography
Educated to PhD level, Mr Ryan is a graduate of UCD medical school and completed his general ENT surgical training with the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. He is also internationally fellowship trained in Head and Neck oncology from Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia which involved specialist training in the clinical and surgical management of complex Head and Neck cancer cases.
Areas of Interest
• General Otolaryngology: Adults and children (e.g. Adenotonsillectomy, grommets, septoplasty)
• Head & Neck Oncology
• Surgical management of benign and malignant skin lesions
• Surgical management options for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Additional Information
Mr Ryan maintains a strong interest in research, having published several first author papers in peer reviewed, high impact journals. His PhD has direct clinical relevance to otolaryngology involving investigations of the
cardiorespiratory reflex mechanisms maintaining upper airway patency in invivo animal models with particular clinical relevance to upper airway obstructive diseases. He has also worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical research, University College Dublin. Mr Ryan has received a number of distinctions and awards relating to his surgical training and research interests.
Appointments
For appointments & queries opening hours are from 9.30am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm
Contact Details
- Mr. Stephen Ryan
- Bon Secours Hospial Limerick at Barringtons
- Tel: 086 1021660
- Fax: 061-312939
- Email: amobrien@bonsecours.ie
Secretary
- Amy O' Brien
- Tel: 086 1021660
Mr. Neville Shine
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Appointments
For appointments & queries opening hours are from 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm from Monday to Friday
Contact Details
- Mr. Neville Shine
- Consulting Suites, Bon Secours Hospital Limerick at Barringtons, Georges Quay, Limerick
- Tel: 086-0657420
- Fax: 061-312939
- Email: ConsultantSuite7@bonsecours.ie
Secretary
- Sarah Hegarty
- Tel: 086-0657420
