Our community based ENT service started in July 2004, and was developed with the full support of the ENT Department of the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust. Currently the service is hosted in Parkside Community Health Centre, Beeston, Leeds.

The service is provided by specialist GP Dr Francis Perrez-Carral supported by Mr. Fenwick of Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust.

Dr. Francis Perez-Carral LMS DFFP
Dr Carral is a fully qualified GP with a special interest in ENT. He was SHO in ENT from 1993 to 1997 at LGI and Harrogate. He gained a postgraduate diploma in Practical ENT in 2002 and has been undertaking outpatient clinics at LGI for the past two years.

Examples of the kinds of cases that should be referred:

• EAR
  Otitis Media
  Glue Ear
  Impacted Wax
  Earache
  Aural Discharge
  Deafness
  Tinnitus
  Vertigo
  Otitis Externa
  Bell’s Palsy
• NOSE
  Epistaxis
  Rhinitis
  Nasal Obstruction
  Nasal Polyps
  Sinusitis
  Snoring
• THROAT
  Recurrent Tonsillitis
  Hoarseness
  Sore Throat
  Globus

Examples of Services provided:
Cautery to nose
Manipulation of fractured nasal bones
Examination with flexible nasopharyngoscope
Bilateral antral washout
Examination of ears under microscope
Microsuction of ears
Removal of lumps
Removal of grommets
Incision and drainage of haematoma
Diagnosis – history taking and clinical examination. Blood tests when indicated.

Referral Form