Dr Carsten Palme is an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Dr Palme is an expert in the management of head and neck cancer and has been trained in and utilises a variety of minimally invasive surgical techniques. These include transoral laser  microsurgery for the management of both benign and malignant ( cancerous ) upper aerodigestive tract  ( Throat and Voice Box ) diseases. In addition he uses the latest technology including nerve monitoring in order to achieve the best outcome for his patients.

Head Neck Disease

A. Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery* including for;

• Goitre 
• Nodular Disease
• Cancer
• ​Calcium Problems ( Hyperparthyroidism )

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B. Salivary Gland Disease* including;

• Infection
• Stones
• Tumors including cancer

C. Neck Lumps

•  Branchial Cleft and Thyroglossal Duct Cysts
•  Rannula
•  Lymph Nodes

D. Head Neck Cancer **

•  Mouth ( lip, tongue, jaw )
•  Pharynx ( Tonsil )
•  Larynx ( Voice Box )
•  Sinonasal Tract including nasopharynx

E. Skin Cancer of the Head Neck

ENT Conditions in Adults and Children

A. Tonsil Disease including;

• Airway Obstruction
• Tumors

B. Sinonasal Disease including; 

• Nasal obstruction
• Tumors

C. Voice, Breathing and Swallowing Disorders **

• Airway Obstruction
• Voice Change
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Tumors

* Intraoperative nerve integrity monitoring is standard of care for all of Dr Palme's patients

** Dr Palme uses the latest in transoral laser and robotic techniques

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