Doctors and services — ENT (Otorhinolaryngologist)

ENT (Otorhinolaryngologist) — what to know

ENT — ear, nose and throat (otorhinolaryngologist): the doctor deals with the ears, nose, throat and sinuses. People see one for ear pain or reduced hearing, ringing in the ears, a blocked nose, sinusitis, frequent sore throats, snoring or a hoarse voice that lasts.

What happens at the visit

The doctor looks into your ears, nose and throat with special instruments and feels your neck. When needed, they do a hearing test (audiometry) or an endoscopic examination, or order imaging of the sinuses.

Before the visit

Bring an identity document, the results of earlier tests and any discharge summaries, and a list of the medicines you take.

Bring earlier hearing tests and sinus images if you have them. For a child, say how often they fall ill and which medicines they have taken.

Visits paid by НЗОК (NHIF)

A specialist visit paid by НЗОК (NHIF) usually needs a referral from your GP; a referral is valid for 30 days. A paid visit is possible without one. Whether the doctor sees НЗОК patients, which health funds they work with and the price are on their profile.

Source: NHIF (nhif.bg)

Updated on 10/11/2026

In an emergency, call 112.