Ear, Nose, Throat Surgery and Head and Neck Clinic
We provide treatment for head and neck cancers to people living in Brisbane, north western Queensland, eastern Northern Territory, northern New South Wales, the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea.
Our Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and Head and Neck departments provide both secondary and tertiary services.
Our services
Our comprehensive service includes:
- head and neck cancer treatment
- skull base surgery for skull base cancers
- ear surgery
- cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aids
- rhinologist-radiofrequency procedure for block nose
- nasal and sinus surgery (excluding cosmetic procedures)
- tonsillectomy
- management of disorders of the salivary glands and disorders of voice and swallowing.
How to access this service
To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
Ears, nose throat referral guideline
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
After your hospital appointment
Your doctor may advise that you require surgery. If this is the case you will be placed on a surgical waiting list and may need to attend the Pre-admission Clinic before your surgery.
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- An adult carer to support you and take you home
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
- A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
- Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
- Your toiletries and personal items
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
What to expect
Patients attending the ENT clinic appointment may wait between 15 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the condition and treatment. Head and neck patients living outside the metropolitan area can expect to spend half a day in the clinic as we try to coordinate all the necessary investigations in one trip.
Clinics
Contact us
ENT Outpatient Clinic
Location: Level 8, Ned Hanlon Building
Phone: (07) 3646 6810
Fax: (07) 3646 3545
Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Head and Neck Outpatient Clinic
Location: Level 4, Joyce Tweddell Building
Phone: (07) 3646 7751
Fax: (07) 3646 4221
Open: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient to this service, view the Ears, nose throat referral guideline and Cochlear implant candidacy criteria
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline:
1300 364 938