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Ear, nose and throat surgery
ENT surgery can help treat common conditions such as sinusitis and tonsillitis, as well as head and neck cancer surgery, cochlear implantation and thyroid surgery. This specialty is also referred to as otolaryngology or head and neck surgery.
We work closely with you to address your ear, nose and throat conditions to improve your quality of life and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our experienced caregivers are here to support you, from evaluation through to recovery.
Our ear, nose and throat services
A number of specialised procedures and surgeries may be available, including:
- tonsillectomy
- endoscopic sinus surgery
- external, middle and inner ear surgery
- tympanostomy tube insertion (ear grommets)
- craniofacial surgery
- thyroid surgery
- parotid surgery
- head and neck cancer surgery
- cochlear implantation and hearing aid implantation
- plastic surgery, including otoplasty (ear plastic surgery), rhinoplasty (nose plastic surgery) and facial cosmetic surgery.
While many ENT procedures require general anaesthetic, some can be performed under local anaesthesia and you may be able to go home on the day of your procedure. Your doctor will let you know whether this is an option for you.
Our specialists work together using the latest technology to make sure you return to good health as quickly as possible. We are experienced in treating:
- sinusitis
- nasal congestion
- deviated septum
- enlarged tonsils
- recurring tonsillitis
- ear infections, including glue ear and swimmer’s ear
- hearing impairment and other ear symptoms
- head and neck cancer
- head, face and neck trauma
- congenital ear, nose and throat disorders.
To access ENT services, you will need a referral from your general practitioner (GP) or another specialist.
Benefits of ENT services
Our ENT services can assist and benefit you in a number of ways:
- ensuring your safety and comfort at all times
- investment in the latest technology and training
- a patient-centred approach to diagnosis and treatment
- access to a wide range of specialists to help with your recovery including dietitians, speech pathologists and audiologists
- a holistic approach that includes coordinating with your GP and other treating doctors.
These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. You should consult a specialist in this area before deciding whether surgery is suitable for you.
Costs and fee payment options
If you have private health insurance, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our self-funded care option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
- Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option.
- Call 1300 940 199 to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
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