5 Best ENT Specialists in Johannesburg (2026)

Dr Dean Gersun is an Orange Grove-based ENT specialist and head and neck surgeon who graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand and completed his otolaryngology fellowship in 2018. Alongside general ENT care, he runs a dedicated tongue-tie and newborn feeding clinic working with lactation consultants across Gauteng, and performs neonatal circumcisions as a certified mohel. His practice also includes a colleague, Dr Romi Michel, who reviewers mention for hearing tests.

Dr. Deon P. Rossouw practices out of Netcare Rosebank Hospital and has run an ear, nose and throat practice for over 36 years, spanning both public and private healthcare in South Africa. He specialises in ENT surgery, including procedures like septoplasty and functional endoscopic sinus surgery, and reviewers describe both routine treatments like grommet insertion and more involved surgical cases. His father was also an ENT surgeon, and Dr Rossouw continues attending international conferences to stay current.

Dr Natasha Morgado is an otolaryngologist based at Netcare Linksfield Hospital, treating both routine ENT concerns and more complex cases including cancer of the lymph nodes and balance disorders. Reviewers describe her treating both young children with hearing concerns and adults with serious, multi-condition cases, combining thorough explanation with a calm, approachable manner. Her practice holds a perfect rating across every review on file.

Dr Khaleel Ismail runs the Head and Neck Centre in Parktown, established in 2001, offering general otolaryngology services including surgical treatment of ear, nose, throat and head and neck conditions. Reviewers describe a child-friendly practice with a dedicated play area and consistently positive experiences with paediatric patients, including grommet insertion and adenoid removal. The reviews on file are mixed, with some describing excellent outcomes and others raising concerns, including one detailed account of a delayed cancer surgery follow-up.

Dr Ridwaan Essa runs an ENT clinic at Dr SK Matseke Memorial Hospital in Soweto, offering ear, nose and throat services including surgical care described by reviewers as accessible and affordable. Reviewers describe him fitting in urgent cases outside his usual schedule and performing successful surgeries on both adults and children. The practice's receptionist, Rhandzu, is mentioned by name in nearly every review for her helpfulness.