Dr. Shireen Samargandy
MD, FRCSC
Consultant Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon
Sub-specialized Rhinologist & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon
Specialized care, tailored to your needs.
What brings you here?
Start with a symptom, a diagnosis, or a previous treatment that hasn't worked.
General ENT Conditions, with subspecialty focus in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery
Chronic Rhinosinusitis with or without Nasal Polyps
Medical and surgical management of persistent sinus inflammation.
Learn more →Primary, Advanced, & Revision Sinus Surgery
Simple and complex sinus problems, including patients who have had previous sinus surgery.
Learn more →Smell Disorders
Assessment and treatment of reduced or lost sense of smell.
Learn more →Deviated Nasal Septum & Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy
Evaluation and treatment of nasal obstruction from a deviated septum or enlarged turbinates, with in-office and surgical options.
Learn more →Recurrent Nosebleeds
Evaluation and treatment of recurrent or difficult-to-control nosebleeds, including in-office procedures and surgical management when needed.
Learn more →Allergic & Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Diagnosis and management of ongoing nasal inflammation, whether triggered by allergies or not.
Learn more →CSF Leaks
Diagnosis and endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks (leakage of fluid surrounding the brain from the nose).
Learn more →Nose, Sinus & Skull Base Tumors
Evaluation and endoscopic management of tumors involving the nose, sinuses and skull base.
Learn more →Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery for selected skull base conditions.
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Dr. Samargandy is a Royal College–certified Otolaryngologist–Head & Neck Surgeon, fellowship-trained in Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery. Her sub-specialty focus means patients receive the same dedicated expertise whether their case is routine or complex.
Dr. Shireen Samargandy completed her Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery residency training in Canada, followed by fellowship training in Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery in the United States.
She treats the full range of nasal, sinus, and skull base conditions, from chronic sinusitis to advanced revision and skull base surgery.
Learn more about Dr. Samargandy →Helpful information
What Is a Rhinologist?
Why some patients with sinus and nasal disease benefit from a subspecialist.
What Are the Sinuses?
Where they are and how they connect to the nose.
What Is the Skull Base?
Why it matters in rhinology and skull base surgery.
Your First Appointment
What to expect, what to bring, and how to prepare.
Understanding Nasal Endoscopy
What the in-office exam involves.
Understanding CT and MRI Scans
What each type of imaging shows, and when it's used.
Your care pathway
Consultation and examination
A detailed discussion of symptoms and history, followed by a focused exam. Nasal endoscopy may be performed when appropriate.
Testing, when needed
CT, MRI, hearing testing, or other investigations arranged only when clinically indicated.
Diagnosis and a personalized plan
Findings explained clearly, with a plan tailored to your diagnosis, symptoms, and priorities.
Treatment and follow-up
Medication, an in-office procedure, or surgery when appropriate, followed by ongoing care as needed.
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