Dr. Mark Richardson - ENT

21/04/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.💙

Nothing is more stressful than when your child isn’t feeling their best. We know that as a parent, you don’t just need a diagnosis - you need clear answers and a team that listens.

Thank you, Rikki Thomas, for these kind words about your experience with Dr Richardson and Marge.

🔗 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆? 𝗪𝗲'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲!
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16/04/2026

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 👶👂
From persistent ear infections and "grommets" to tonsil issues that affect sleep, we know how stressful it is when your child isn't feeling their best.

Dr Mark Richardson has a special interest in paediatric ENT care, focusing on academic medicine and the latest advancements to ensure procedures are quicker and less painful for our youngest patients.

📍 Find us at St Dominics Medical Suites, East London.
📞 Call to book: 043 743 9151

13/04/2026

A massive congratulations to Dr Mark Richardson and Natalie Hill on a stellar performance this past weekend. They didn’t just finish the "World’s Most Beautiful Marathon"- they came home as the first Male and first Female athletes to cross the half marathon finish line!

What an incredible achievement for this father-daughter team. 🏅👏

12/04/2026

Ear pain doesn't always mean an ear infection. If your ear examination is normal but you’re experiencing persistent pain, it might be Referred Otalgia - where the pain signal actually starts in your teeth, jaw, or throat.

Read my latest blog to find out more: https://markrichardson.co.za/referred-otalgia/

10/04/2026

Is your ear playing tricks on you? 👂🤔

If your ear hurts but your hearing is clear and there’s no discharge, the problem might be originating somewhere else entirely - like your jaw or even your throat.

Read my full blog here: https://markrichardson.co.za/referred-otalgia/

Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist Dr. Mark Richardson is an ENT Specialist and Surgeon with 28 years’ experience in private practice. He is as passionate about his patients as he is about his speciality. “Our commitment is to improve your quality of life, by taking care of any frustrating or chronic...

08/04/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻? 🍂🌬️
For many, seasonal shift triggers persistent hay fever or the heavy pressure of sinusitis. It’s easy for a simple seasonal allergy to turn into a chronic sinus struggle.

If you’re finding it harder to breathe clearly or are tired of the constant congestion, it’s time for expert care.

📍 St Dominics Medical Suites, East London
📞 043 743 9151

03/04/2026

Wishing you a peaceful and healthy Easter weekend! 🐰

As we head into the Easter break, the team at Dr Mark Richardson’s practice wishes you and your family a wonderful time of rest and connection.

25/03/2026

𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸?
Hoarseness lasting longer than 2–3 weeks should always be evaluated, especially for professionals who rely on their voice.
Common causes include:
• Vocal strain
• Acid reflux
• Vocal cord nodules
• Inflammation
• Other underlying conditions

Dr. Richardson specializes in diagnosing and treating voice disorders to keep you speaking clearly and confidently.

21/03/2026

Human rights are not privileges for a few, they are promises for all. Today is a reminder that respect, fairness, and compassion should guide how we treat one another every single day.

18/03/2026

𝗘𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲.
Recurring ear pain, fluid buildup, hearing changes, or balance issues may signal an underlying ENT concern.
Early treatment can prevent long-term complications and protect hearing health, especially in children during key developmental years.

Dr. Richardson provides comprehensive ear evaluations for both kids and adults.

Healthy ears = Better hearing. Better balance. Better living.

13/03/2026

Vertigo doesn't have to mean a serious diagnosis. 👂 If you're experiencing sudden spinning and nausea, it might be Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV).

Read my latest blog to find out more: https://markrichardson.co.za/benign-positional-paroxysmal-vertigo-bppv/

12/03/2026

Ever feel like the room is spinning when you roll over in bed? 🌀 It might be BPPV. Learn about the most common cause of vertigo and how it’s treated in my latest blog post. 🔗

Read my latest blog here:

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The inner ear has three semi-circular canals at right angles to each other. They detect rotational acceleration in all plains. Via nerve reflexes, they keep your eyes fixed on a target despite head movements. HISTORY The patients wake up feeling extremely dizzy and nauseous. T...