Alkis J. Psaltis is an Otolaryngologist who works in Head and Neck Surgery in Adelaide, SA, Australia. Day to day, this means looking after problems that affect the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, and nearby structures of the head and neck.
Some people see him for ongoing nasal and sinus issues, especially when symptoms come and go or don’t settle with simple treatment. That can include chronic rhinosinusitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, and things like anosmia (loss of smell). At times, there are also changes in the nose and sinus lining that need a closer look with endoscopy.
Ear problems are also part of the picture. This may include otitis and otitis media with effusion, where fluid sits behind the ear drum for a while and can affect hearing. Some patients also come in after pressure changes, such as ear barotrauma.
There are times when the issue is more than just irritation. For example, blocked drainage can be a cause of ongoing symptoms, including a blocked tear duct. Other cases involve growths or masses in the area, such as lacrimal gland tumour or different types of tumours that can affect structures around the head and neck. Complex infections are considered too, including MRSA and orbital cellulitis.
Surgery is sometimes needed, and his practice includes procedures such as septoplasty and adenoidectomy when appropriate. Endoscopy is a key part of assessment and treatment, including endoscopic work for sinus conditions and other problems. He also performs approaches like endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery for selected cases, as well as surgery involving the skull base when a cerebrospinal fluid leak is present.
He also looks at a wide range of nasal and airway-related concerns linked to breathing and inflammation, including asthma in some patients who also have upper airway symptoms. Other conditions can include more specialised diagnoses such as sinus cancer, and follow-up for complex cases where long term care is important.
Overall, patients usually come to Adelaide seeking help for ENT and head and neck problems that are persistent, complicated, or need careful specialist assessment.