About Professor Darlene Lubbe

Professor Darlene Lubbe is a Cape Town-based ENT surgeon and academic specialising in rhinology, endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. Her work combines specialist patient care with surgical innovation, research and international education.

A pioneer in endoscopic transorbital surgery and co-inventor of the award-winning Trachealator, she also leads an international rhinology fellowship programme at the University of Cape Town, helping to advance specialist surgical training in Africa and beyond.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Professor Lubbe provides specialist care for nasal, sinus, orbital and skull base conditions, combining established treatments with advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques tailored to each patient’s needs.

• Rhinology & Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Skull Base & Pituitary Surgery
• Endoscopic Transorbital Surgery
• Airway Surgery
• Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery
• Complex Nasal Conditions