Jafri B. Kuthubutheen

Otolaryngologist

📍 Murdoch

About of Jafri B. Kuthubutheen

Jafri B. Kuthubutheen is an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) based in Murdoch, WA, working out of 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.


ENT problems can be small but they can also really affect day to day life. This includes things like hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo, where sounds can feel louder, balance can feel off, or daily tasks become harder than they should be. At times, symptoms can also come with ongoing issues like ear infections, fluid build-up behind the eardrum, or longer-term problems such as cholesteatoma.


Jafri also looks after people who need help with growths and nerve-related conditions in the head and neck area. That can include acoustic neuroma and schwannoma, as well as cases linked to neurofibromatosis and NF2. Some patients also come with concerns around cerebrospinal fluid leaks and encephalocele, where the right diagnosis and careful management really matter.


There are also times when the issue is related to the ear’s deeper structures or long-term changes. For example, ear cancer and serious ear problems can need timely specialist care. Jafri works with patients to understand what’s going on, what the likely causes could be, and what options are available based on the situation.


Over time, the focus is on practical ENT care across a wide range of conditions, including infant hearing loss, congenital cytomegalovirus, and other complex medical histories. People may be dealing with sudden symptoms, ongoing pain or pressure, or gradual hearing changes.


In this profile, specific details about years of experience, education, and research aren’t listed. Clinical trial involvement also isn’t shown here. What is clear is the broad ENT scope shown in the services provided, covering hearing, balance, infections, and more complex head and neck conditions.

Services & Conditions Treated

Hearing LossEncephaloceleNeurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)OtitisAcoustic NeuromaCerebrospinal Fluid LeakCholesteatomaCongenital CytomegalovirusEar CancerGanglion CystHerniaInfant Hearing LossInsulinomaMeniere DiseaseNeuroendocrine TumorNeurofibromatosisOptic GliomaOtitis Media with EffusionSchwannomaTinnitusVertigo

Publications

1 total

Re-Assessing the Interpretation of Beta Trace Protein Levels in Middle Ear Fluid in the Assessment for Lateral Skull Base Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology • April 10, 2025

Clinical Trials

1 total

Cochlear Implant With Dexamethasone Eluting Electrode Array (The CI-DEX Study): Pivotal Study

Active_not_recruitingNot Applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Jafri B. Kuthubutheen provide?
Dr Jafri B. Kuthubutheen offers services related to hearing and ear conditions, including management of hearing loss, ear infections, chronic ear problems, and tumours such as acoustic neuroma and schwannoma, as well as conditions like Meniere’s disease and tinnitus.
Which conditions does he treat?
He treats a range of conditions including hearing loss, otitis and otitis media with effusion, cholesteatoma, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, facial and ear related tumours like acoustic neuroma and schwannoma, neurofibromatosis types 2, optic glioma, and other ENT and related neuroendocrine or congenital concerns.
Where is Dr Kuthubutheen based?
He practices at 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia in Murdoch.
What should patients expect for appointments?
Appointments are scheduled for evaluation and management of ear, nose and throat issues, including hearing assessments and discussions about treatment options for conditions listed in his services.
Does he address both adult and pediatric ear problems?
Yes, the scope includes infant and general ear-related concerns such as infant hearing loss and other ear conditions affecting different ages.
What are some common topics in consults with this ENT specialist?
Common topics include hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, Meniere’s disease, ear infections, and tumours or structural issues like cholesteatoma and cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

Contact Information

11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia

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