Dr. Brkovic ENT and Head Neck Surgery is a private specialist medical practice in Dubrovnik, Croatia, offering consultations and treatment in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine and head and neck surgery. The practice serves both local patients and international visitors who require specialist ENT care during their time in the Dubrovnik region.
Ear, nose, and throat specialists, also referred to as otolaryngologists, are medical doctors trained to diagnose and manage conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The scope of ENT medicine is broad and covers conditions ranging from common ailments such as ear infections, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and hearing loss to more complex conditions requiring surgical intervention.
Head and neck surgery is a subspecialty of otolaryngology concerned with the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions affecting structures of the head and neck region, including the thyroid gland, salivary glands, lymph nodes, and structures of the upper aerodigestive tract. Surgeons in this field manage both benign and malignant conditions, working to achieve optimal functional and oncological outcomes for patients.
A specialist ENT practice like this one provides patients in Dubrovnik with access to consultant-level expertise for conditions that would otherwise require travel to a larger city such as Split or Zagreb. For complex cases that require hospital-based surgery or further specialist investigation, the practice can coordinate referrals to appropriate facilities within the Croatian healthcare system.
Common ENT consultations include assessment of chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction and polyps, snoring and sleep apnoea, hearing difficulties, ear discharge or pain, throat and voice problems, and swallowing difficulties. Diagnostic procedures available during specialist ENT consultations may include endoscopic examination of the nasal passages and throat, audiometric hearing tests, and nasal endoscopy.
International patients staying in Dubrovnik who develop acute ENT problems during their visit, or those who wish to access specialist ENT assessment while in Croatia, may find this private practice a convenient and accessible option. Private ENT consultations in Croatia are generally more affordable than equivalent private specialist fees in Western European countries and the United Kingdom.
Patients are advised to contact the practice in advance to arrange a consultation appointment. For emergencies or acute presentations, the General Hospital Dubrovnik is the primary acute care facility in the city and provides emergency and inpatient ENT services.
