Mrs Mira de Kruijf
Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist
MBBChBAO, DO-HNS, FRCS (ORL-HNS), PhD
I have worked as a Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) from 2016. The scope of my practice is entirely dedicated to children. I am on the Local Scientific Committee for the European Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology (ESPO), and hold memberships with the British Association for Paediatric Otolaryngology (BAPO) and ENT:UK.
My sub-specialty areas of interest include general paediatric ENT (tonsillitis, snoring, glue ear, tongue tie, nasal obstruction), sleep disordered breathing, neck lumps and lymphocystic malformations as well as the management of drooling and progressive airway obstruction in children. I have an active research interest and completed a PhD in cancer immunology in 2013.
I have authored five book chapters on paediatric ENT and have presented, by invitation, at numerous clinical and scientific meetings. I have experience in the design, development and delivery of simulation-based training in paediatric ENT. I am registered with the North West Simulation Education Network as a simulation trainer and have facilitated international simulation sessions.
I am an Advanced Paediatric Life Support instructor, a member of the Paediatric National Tracheostomy Safety Project, and am a named champion on the Improving Tracheostomy Care/Global Tracheostomy Collaborative.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mrs Mira de Kruijf at Spire include:
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Grommets insertion (glue ear treatment)
- Septoplasty surgery
- Tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy for children
Paediatrics - ENT
- Grommets insertion (glue ear treatment)
- Septoplasty surgery
- Tonsillectomy and adenotonsillectomy for children
Other treatments
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
- Assessment and management of neck lumps
- Ear wax removal
- Flexible nasendoscopy
- Glue ear treatment
- Nasal obstruction
- Snoring treatment
- Tongue tie treatment
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Manchester Hospital.
Additional information
Clinical interests
General children's ENT (eg tonsillitis, snoring, glue ear, tongue tie, nasal obstruction), Neck lumps and lymphocytic malformations, Sleep disordered breathing, Drooling and progressive airway obstruction, Airway reconstruction, Mucopolysaccharidosis
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBChBAO / National University of Ireland / 2003
Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics
DO-HNS / RCS Ireland / 2012
Diploma in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
PhD / National University of Ireland / 2013
PhD in cancer immune gene therapies
FRCS (ORL-HNS) / RCS Ireland / 2014
Fellowship in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery
Professional memberships
Fellow Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland)
European Society of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ESPO) - Local Organising Committee
British Association for Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology (BAPO)
Professional leadership
Deputy Clinical Director (Surgery and Theatres), Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University NHS FT
Webinar Coordinator ENT UK
Joint Speciality Education Lead, Paediatric ENT, North West Deanery
Academic Advisor, University of Manchester
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester
Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester University NHS FT
Personal profile
I am married and have a beautiful baby boy. My family is at the heart of everything I do. My hobbies include reading, playing the piano and travelling.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Sarah-Jane Griffiths |
| Private secretary telephone | 0161 726 5100 / 0161 726 5200 |
| Private secretary email | care@entkidsmanchester.co.uk |