Ear nose and throat (ENT), The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Contact
Phone: (02) 7825 3253
Location: Access via the Elinor Wray speech pathology department, level 2
About our service
The Ear, Nose and Throat department provides a consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic service in ENT and head and neck surgery.
Our service includes a sub-specialisation in cochlear implantation, ear surgery, middle and posterior cranial fossa surgery, rhinology and anterior skull base surgery, head and neck surgery and open and endoscopic airway surgery.
The department also participates in multidisciplinary clinics with Speech Pathology, Audiology, Deafness Centre, Cleft Palate Clinic and Microtia clinic.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using to manage referrals.鈥疶he Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely. 鈥�
Consultmed questions and technical support: [email protected]
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.鈥�
We require a referral from the treating specialist sent to the requested ENT consultant.
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.鈥�
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.鈥�
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact [email protected].
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us on (02) 7825 3253.
Clinic information
Clinic details
For the management of ear nose and throat problems and sub-specialities.
Location: Medical Surgical Outpatients and Bandaged Bear Clinics
Consultants:
- Dr John Curotta
- A/Prof Cathy Birman
- Dr Simone Boardman
- A/Prof Alan Cheng
- Dr Piera Taylor
- Dr Michael Chin
Special interests or sub-specialty clinics
Dr John Curotta:
- ear disease
- cleft palate
- voice
A/Prof Cathy Birman:
- deafness
- cochlear implant
- microtia
Dr Simone Boardman:
- airways
A/Prof Alan Cheng:
- airways
- laryngology
- obstructive sleep apnoea
Dr Piera Taylor:
- cleft palate
- nose and sinus
- drooling
