Ears, Nose and Throat

You may meet a range of specialist and support staff when you come to the Eye and Ear, including:

• Administrative staff: You will be met and checked in by our professional administrative staff. They can help answer your questions you have and direct you to the facilities you may need.
• Audiologists: These allied health professionals who assess, prevent and manage hearing and balance disorders.
  Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists: These medical doctors specialise in conditions affecting the ears, nose and throat and related structures of the head and neck.
• Nurses: These health professionals who will answer any of your questions, conduct your tests and provide support throughout your stay.
• Otologists: These medical specialist focus on issues related to the ear.
  Speech pathologists: These allied health professionals specialise in communication and swallowing disorders.

Please bring:

• your Medicare card
• your pension, social security, veteran affairs or private health insurance cards, if relevant
• your medications in their original containers.

If you are having tests, you may be required to remove some of your clothing. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can remove easily.

Allow at least two hours for your visit.

If additional testing is needed you will be at the hospital for longer.

Please check any relevant COVID-19 visitor restrictions that may be in place. Refer to current COVID-19 restrictions.

Yes. Interpreters are available to everyone who needs one. Find out more about booking an interpreter.

We can provide information and advice on accommodation in the local area and transport support services to and from the hospital. Contact us to find out more about accommodation and transport options.

Please check your confirmation letter for the exact location of your appointment. ENT Specialist Clinic appointments are located at:

• The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
• Level 1, Blue Wing, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne.

Please also be aware that the Cochlear Implant Clinic is located on a different level at:

• Level 6, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne

Please go to reception when you arrive. Click here to find out more about how to get to the Eye and Ear.

If you need to change your appointment, call us on (03) 9929 8500, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm.