Initial Appointment Info

Your initial consultation will take around 30 minutes where you will be asked about your symptoms, their duration and your general health and medical history.

Usually, your specialist will examine your ears, nose and throat to help understand your condition and there may be additional tests or small procedures undertaken during the consultation.

In some cases, your referring GP may have requested hearing tests or scans. Please bring a copy of these with you to the appointment, as well as your current referral. If you can, please be prepared with any questions you may have regarding your condition to ensure you leave your appointment with a clear understanding of the next steps and your treatment options.

You may then be requested to see your specialist for a follow up consultation.

If surgery is the recommended treatment, your surgeon will explain in detail the proposed procedure, risks, benefits and alternatives, so that you are able to make an informed decision.

What should I bring to my initial appointment?

Our Specialist team like to have as much information as possible available to them regarding your condition, allowing them to accurately assess and explain your individual condition at your consultation.

Please ask your GP or any specialists you have already visited to send us a referral and any relevant test results to Northern Beaches ENT.