ENT specialist and Nasal/Sinus surgeon Torunn Forbord
Clinic: Dr.Dropin Hegdehaugsveien
Dr. Torunn Forbord is considered one of Norway’s leading experts in the field of nasal and sinus care. With more than 25 years of experience as a Senior Consultant at the country's most specialized surgical units, she combines exceptional surgical precision with profound medical insight. She stands out in the Norwegian medical community due to her dual background as both a medical doctor and a dentist. This provides her with unique expertise in facial anatomy and complex conditions involving the sinuses, jaw, and facial structures.
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What can Torunn help you with?
As one of Norway's most experienced nasal and sinus surgeons, Dr. Forbord provides a level of clinical expertise that goes far beyond general ENT services. She is frequently consulted for a "second opinion" on complex cases that require specialized surgical insight.
- Advanced Nasal and Sinus Surgery: Dr. Forbord possesses exceptional expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and anatomical obstructions. She is particularly renowned for her work in revision surgery—treating patients who have undergone previous procedures without achieving the desired results.
- Sinus Issues Related to Dental and Jaw Health: With her unique dual qualification as both a medical doctor and a dentist, she has unparalleled insight into "odontogenic sinusitis"—sinus issues originating from dental roots or the jaw. This is a critical field where patients often struggle to find the correct diagnosis elsewhere.
- Functional Nasal Surgery and Breathing: She evaluates all forms of nasal obstruction, including deviated septums and turbinate issues, to ensure optimal airflow and improved quality of life.
- Pediatric ENT: With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Forbord has treated generations of children. She offers a calm and thorough assessment of common childhood conditions such as "glue ear," enlarged adenoids, and recurrent respiratory infections.
- Comprehensive ENT Assessment: Beyond her surgical specialization, she provides complete diagnostic services for general conditions, including hearing loss, ear infections, dizziness, allergies, as well as voice and swallowing disorders.
Background and experience
Dr. Torunn Forbord holds one of the most distinguished and unique professional profiles in the Norwegian ENT community. She stands out as one of the very few specialists in Norway with dual degrees in both Medicine (Cand.med.) and Dentistry (Cand.odont.) from the University of Oslo (UiO). This combination provides her with an unparalleled depth of knowledge regarding facial anatomy and a diagnostic edge, particularly in the complex intersection between the jaw, face, and sinuses.
Her extensive career spans over three decades and includes prestigious senior consultant positions at Norway’s leading medical institutions:
- Oslo University Hospital (OUS): 9 years as a Senior Consultant at the ENT department.
- Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital: 24 years as a Senior Consultant, specializing in nasal and sinus surgery at one of the country's largest surgical units.
- DIPLOMA, Lørenskog: 10 years as a contracted specialist in private practice.
A certified specialist in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) since 1995, Dr. Forbord is deeply committed to the advancement of her field. She has dedicated a significant portion of her career to teaching and mentoring the next generation of surgeons in advanced surgical techniques. She remains at the forefront of her specialty by regularly attending international world congresses and surgical courses to integrate the latest global innovations into her practice.
Professional authority and education
While Dr. Forbord has prioritized clinical excellence at major hospitals, she remains a key figure in the Norwegian ENT community. Her dual qualifications make her a highly valued expert in multidisciplinary medical circles.
- Lecturer for Specialists: For many years, she has lectured at national courses for ENT physicians, with a specific focus on advanced surgical techniques and sinus disorders.
- Mentoring the Next Generation: Torunn has dedicated a significant portion of her career to mentoring and training younger medical colleagues in complex surgery at both OUS and Lovisenberg.
- Global Perspective: She regularly attends international world congresses to ensure that the latest evidence-based treatment methods are made available to her patients in Norway.
Prices at Torunn Forbord
We believe in complete transparency. With us you pay a fixed base price for the specialist, and an additional fee only for the equipment actually used.
Specialist consultation: 1595,– Includes a thorough examination, mapping, simple tests (swabs/rapid tests), ordering blood tests, referrals and prescriptions.
Common procedures (additional):
- Camera examination (scopy): 595,–
- Earwax removal (suction/microscope): 595,–
- Hearing test (audiometry): 995,–
- Allergy test (skin prick test): 995,–
- Minor surgery (e.g. mole removal): 1295,–
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Patient experiences with Torunn Forbord
We regularly measure patient satisfaction to ensure our specialists provide the highest quality of care. Here is what patients have to say after their visit with Dr. Torunn Forbord:
"A wonderful doctor—thorough, compassionate, attentive, and highly professional. Top-tier!" — Patient via internal survey (CSAT)
"An incredibly kind doctor and very helpful!" — Patient via internal survey (CSAT)
