Dr Carsten Palme is an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Dr Palme has been trained in and utilises a variety of minimally invasive surgical techniques. These include transoral laser and robotic 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;

1. Goitre 
2. Nodular Disease
3. Cancer

B. Salivary Gland Disease* including;

1. Infection
2. Stones
3. Tumors including cancer

C. Neck Lumps

1.  Branchial Cleft and Thyroglossal Duct Cysts
2.  Rannula
3.  Lymph Nodes

D. Head Neck Cancer **

1.  Mouth ( lip, tongue, jaw )
2.  Pharynx ( Tonsil )
3.  Larynx ( Voice Box )
4.  Sinonasal Tract including nasopharynx

E. Skin Cancer of the Head Neck

ENT Conditions in Adults and Children

A. Tonsil Disease including;

1. Acute and Chronic Infection
2. Obstructive Sleeping / Snoring
3. Tumors

B. Sinonasal Disease including; 

1. Nasal obstruction
2. Polyps
3. Acute and Chronic Sinusitis

C. Voice and Swallowing Disorders **

1. Acute or Chronic Voice Change
2. Sore Throat
3. Difficulty Swallowing

D. Airway Obstruction


* 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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