What Is Paediatric ENT Care?
Paediatric ENT care encompasses specialised diagnostic evaluation and personalised medical and surgical management of ear, nose, and throat conditions specifically affecting infants, children, and adolescents. Children are not simply small adults—their anatomy, physiology, immune systems, and developmental needs require specialist paediatric expertise and age-appropriate treatment approaches.
Using child-friendly examination techniques, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology including video consultations for convenience, and minimally invasive surgical methods when necessary, Mr Acharya provides compassionate care that prioritises your child’s comfort, developmental progress, and long-term health outcomes while minimising pain and discomfort.
Whether addressing recurrent infections, breathing difficulties affecting sleep and growth, hearing concerns impacting speech development, or structural abnormalities such as tongue tie requiring specialist intervention, this comprehensive approach ensures your child receives expert care tailored to their unique paediatric needs with minimal disruption to family life and education.
Why Choose Mr Vikas Acharya for Paediatric ENT Care
Consultant ENT Surgeon with Extensive Paediatric Experience Comprehensive expertise managing common and complex paediatric ENT conditions with consultant-level training and advanced fellowship qualifications, ensuring your child receives specialist care from a highly qualified surgeon.
Case Discussion at Complex MDT Meetings Active participation in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings at UCLH, where complex paediatric cases are discussed collaboratively with paediatric audiologists, speech and language therapists, paediatricians, allergy specialists, sleep specialists, and paediatric radiologists. This ensures that difficult or unusual cases benefit from collective expertise, with treatment plans carefully considered from multiple specialist perspectives to achieve optimal outcomes for your child.
Child-Centred, Family-Focused Approach Compassionate, gentle care tailored specifically to children’s needs, with age-appropriate communication, child-friendly examination techniques, and sensitivity to parental concerns and family circumstances.
Detailed Explanation of Surgery and Treatment Benefits Mr Acharya believes parents should be fully informed before making treatment decisions. He provides thorough, unhurried explanations of surgical procedures in clear, jargon-free language, covering what will happen before, during, and after surgery, anaesthetic techniques used, expected recovery timeline, potential risks and benefits, and realistic expectations for outcomes. Visual aids, diagrams, and patient information leaflets ensure you understand exactly how procedures including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, grommet insertion, or tongue tie excision will help your child, how they will improve specific symptoms such as sleep quality, hearing, breathing, or feeding, and what measurable improvements in development, school performance, or quality of life you can anticipate. This transparent communication empowers parents to make confident, informed decisions about their child’s care.
Comprehensive Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration Active involvement with paediatric audiologists, speech therapists, paediatricians, and allergy specialists at UCLH, ensuring coordinated, holistic assessment and management of complex paediatric cases.
Evidence-Based Paediatric Practice Treatment decisions guided by latest paediatric ENT research, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based protocols, with careful consideration of watchful waiting versus surgical intervention based on individual developmental needs.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Preference for gentle, minimally invasive approaches including microsuction, endoscopic procedures, coblation tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, and day-case surgery when necessary, reducing discomfort, recovery time, and anxiety for children and parents.
Flexible Consultation Options Video consultation services available for convenient initial assessment, follow-up appointments, and post-operative reviews, reducing travel time and minimising disruption to family routines.
State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Technology Access to advanced paediatric audiometry, flexible endoscopy, ear microscopy, imaging facilities, and diagnostic tools specifically designed for accurate assessment of children.
Focus on Developmental Milestones Particular attention to how ENT conditions affect speech development, learning, sleep quality, growth, behaviour, and social interaction, with early intervention to prevent long-term developmental consequences.
Parent Education and Transparent Communication Clear, jargon-free explanations about diagnosis, treatment options, realistic expectations, and recovery process, with multilingual support in English, Gujarati, and Hindi.
Bushey, Hertfordshire Convenience Accessible location with modern, child-friendly facilities providing convenient access to world-class paediatric ENT care close to home, reducing travel stress for families.
Accredited Hospital Facilities Procedures performed in accredited hospital facilities with specialist paediatric anaesthetic teams, ensuring highest safety standards, optimal outcomes, and comprehensive emergency support.
Educational Excellence and Continuous Development Masters in Medical Education with active teaching involvement, reflecting commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining highest clinical and safety standards.
World-Class Treatment Options If your child requires surgical treatment, procedures can be performed at the world-class, internationally renowned University College London Hospital (UCLH), where Mr Acharya holds private privileges, ensuring access to leading specialist facilities and expertise.
Chronic Rhinosinusitis Treatment of persistent sinus inflammation and infection lasting more than 12 weeks, relieving symptoms including facial pain, nasal congestion, headaches, post-nasal drip, and reduced sense of smell.
Acute and Recurrent Sinusitis Surgical intervention for patients experiencing frequent acute sinus infections despite medical management, addressing underlying anatomical or disease factors to prevent future episodes.
Nasal Polyps Removal of benign growths within the nasal passages and sinuses that obstruct breathing, cause facial pressure and congestion, and impair quality of life.
Deviated Nasal Septum Surgical correction of the cartilage dividing the nasal passages to improve airflow, reduce snoring, and alleviate breathing difficulties.
Smell and Taste Loss Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of olfactory and gustatory dysfunction, including post-viral, post-traumatic, and age-related conditions using advanced diagnostic olfactometry and innovative surgical techniques.
Nasal Valve Collapse Reconstruction of weakened anatomical nasal structures causing significant breathing obstruction, particularly noticeable during exercise or sleep.
Nosebleeds and Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Advanced endoscopic and laser-assisted management of recurrent epistaxis, including specialist treatment for patients with HHT using targeted cauterisation and tissue-sparing techniques.
Allergic Rhinitis Complications Surgical management of persistent allergic inflammation causing structural changes, enlarged turbinates, polyps, or chronic sinusitis unresponsive to medications.
Odontogenic Sinus Disease Specialist management of sinus infections caused by dental pathology, with collaborative assessment and treatment coordination.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks Repair of defects in the skull base causing fluid leakage from the brain into the nasal cavity, preventing serious complications such as meningitis.
Sinus Tumours and Lesions Removal of benign or malignant growths within the nasal cavity and sinuses, with comprehensive oncological care when required.
Watery Eyes and DCR Problems Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) procedures to restore proper tear drainage and eliminate chronic tearing and infection.
Post-Nasal Drip and Runny Nose Targeted treatment of excessive nasal secretions and post-nasal drainage affecting quality of life and sleep, including Clarifix cryotherapy for vasomotor rhinitis management.
Septal Perforation Repair Surgical closure of holes in the nasal septum to restore normal airflow, eliminate crusting complications, and prevent chronic infection.
Septoplasty Surgical correction of a deviated nasal septum to improve airflow and reduce breathing obstruction.
Functional Septorhinoplasty Combined surgical correction of septal deviation and external nasal structure to optimise breathing function whilst maintaining natural aesthetic appearance.
Common Paediatric ENT Conditions Treated
Mr Vikas Acharya uses advanced paediatric ENT techniques and child-centred care principles to treat a comprehensive range of conditions affecting children, including:
Ear Infections (Otitis Media and Otitis Externa) Management of acute and chronic middle ear infections (otitis media) and outer ear infections (otitis externa) causing earache, fever, hearing loss, and disrupted sleep, with medical treatment and surgical intervention including grommet insertion when appropriate.
Otitis Media with Effusion (Glue Ear) Treatment of persistent fluid in the middle ear causing hearing impairment, speech delays, balance problems, and learning difficulties, using watchful monitoring or grommet insertion when hearing loss persists and affects development.
Hearing Impairment in Children Comprehensive assessment of conductive, sensorineural, or mixed hearing loss affecting speech development, learning, social interaction, and academic progress, with coordinated audiology testing and surgical management including grommet insertion when indicated.
Tonsillitis and Tonsil Infections Medical and surgical management of recurrent or chronic tonsillitis causing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, school absence, and disrupted sleep, with tonsillectomy recommended when frequency and severity criteria are met.
Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths) Assessment and treatment of calcified deposits forming in tonsil crypts causing bad breath, discomfort, chronic throat irritation, and difficulty swallowing, with management options including conservative removal techniques or tonsillectomy for recurrent cases.
Adenoid Infections and Enlarged Adenoids Assessment and treatment of adenoiditis and obstructive adenoid hypertrophy causing nasal obstruction, snoring, sleep apnoea, recurrent ear infections, and speech changes, with adenoidectomy when medical management is insufficient.
Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Specialist assessment and surgical release of restrictive lingual frenulum affecting breastfeeding, speech development, oral hygiene, and feeding difficulties, using precise tongue tie excision techniques.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in Children Comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment of breathing interruptions during sleep caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids, addressing snoring, restless sleep, bedwetting, behavioural problems, growth concerns, and daytime sleepiness through adenotonsillectomy.
Nasal Blockage and Nasal Obstruction Assessment and management of blocked nose caused by deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, or foreign bodies, affecting breathing, sleep quality, facial development, and overall wellbeing.
Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever) in Children Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of allergy-related nasal symptoms including sneezing, congestion, runny nose, post-nasal drip, and itchy eyes, with allergy assessment, medical management, and surgical options when appropriate.
Epistaxis (Nose Bleeding) Management of recurrent or severe nosebleeds through nasal cautery, identifying underlying causes including trauma, dry air, allergies, or vascular abnormalities, and providing preventative treatment.
Smell Loss (Anosmia) Evaluation and treatment of reduced or absent sense of smell in children, which may result from chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, post-viral conditions, or structural abnormalities, with management tailored to underlying cause and impact on quality of life.
Sinusitis in Children Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic sinus infections causing nasal congestion, facial pain, post-nasal drip, persistent cough, and reduced quality of life, with medical management and functional endoscopic sinus surgery when necessary.
Additional Conditions Ear wax impaction, earache, Eustachian tube dysfunction, eardrum perforations, snoring problems, noisy breathing and stridor, laryngomalacia, hoarseness and voice disorders, neck lumps and enlarged lymph nodes, sore throat, swallowing disorders, nasal polyps, rhinitis, taste loss, abscess drainage, and excision of benign lesions.
Book Your Child's Appointment with Mr Vikas Acharya
Your child’s ear, nose, and throat health is fundamental to their development, learning, sleep, and overall wellbeing. Early specialist assessment and appropriate intervention can prevent long-term complications and support optimal developmental progress.
Mr Acharya has the privilege and pleasure to consult people privately as either a self paying or insurance based patient. Please note that there may be additional costs and fees charged by the clinic/hospital he consults in for any test, investigation or treatment during your appointment, which is unrelated to his practice or fees and may not be included in your cover.
If your child is experiencing recurrent ear infections, hearing difficulties, persistent tonsillitis, tongue tie affecting feeding or speech, breathing problems during sleep, chronic nasal congestion, nosebleeds, neck lumps, or any other ENT concerns, expert paediatric care is within reach.
Contact Mr Vikas Acharya’s Bushey, Hertfordshire practice to schedule your child’s consultation either in-person or via convenient video consultation. Discover how specialist paediatric ENT expertise can help resolve your child’s symptoms, support their development, improve their sleep quality, and achieve lasting relief with compassionate, child-focused care and peace of mind.
Paediatric ENT Care & Children's Services
Ideal for children experiencing ear infections, tonsillitis, glue ear, tongue tie, nasal obstruction, hearing difficulties, nose bleeds, and developmental ENT concerns (snoring and sleep apnoea, sinus issues, nasal allergy/rhinitis).
Expert paediatric ENT care by Mr Vikas Acharya, an advanced fellowship-trained Consultant Rhinologist and ENT Surgeon in Bushey, Hertfordshire, specialising in compassionate, child-focused treatment for ear infections, otitis media (glue ear), tonsillitis, adenoid problems, tongue tie, obstructive sleep apnoea, nasal blockage, allergic rhinitis, epistaxis (nosebleeds), hearing impairment, laryngomalacia, neck lumps, and related conditions to restore comfortable breathing, improve sleep quality, support developmental milestones, and enhance your child’s quality of life.
Duration
30 minutes
Schedule
Monday–Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM
Investment
Variable (tailored to your condition)
Clinic Timings
Paediatric Patients (Children)
Spire Bushey Clinic: Fridays, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (virtual consultations available)
Adult Patients
- Harley Street Clinic: Once monthly, Fridays, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Spire Bushey Clinic: Every Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- Ad-hoc Tuesdays (adults & children): 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (appointment required, on demand)
Virtual Consultations
Available all week for both adults and children