Online ENT Referral Australia

In Australia, you generally need a referral from a GP to see an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist, especially if you want to claim a Medicare rebate for your visit. Without a valid referral, you can still book an appointment with a private ENT specialist, but you’ll have to cover the full cost out of pocket, and it may be significantly more expensive. Seeing a GP first ensures you get the right referral and any preliminary tests or assessments that can help the specialist manage your condition more efficiently.

Hola Health helps you get a specialist referral within 15 minutes, 24/7, from the comfort of your home. Here’s how you can get an ENT specialist referral online:

1. Visit the Hola Health website or app and click on see a doctor button
2. Choose standard consult. Fill in your details, add Medicare details and make a payment.
3. Speak to a licensed telehealth doctor within 15 minutes
4. If approved, get an instant ENT referral online emailed to your registered email address.

Yes, you can request an ENT specialist referral after-hours in Australia through Hola Health. Our night doctor service connects you with AHPRA-registered Australian doctors 24/7, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Once you get your valid and signed referral letter from an Australian GP, you can book an appointment with an ENT specialist of your choice with the help of Hola referral.

With Hola Health, you can typically receive your referral within minutes via email after the telehealth consult and upon approval.

In general, no, we are a national service, and our doctors cannot provide recommendations on a dermatologist who might be on the other side of the country. Patient needs to choose their own specialist.

An ENT specialist in Australia is a medical doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, as well as related areas of the head and neck. ENT specialists manage a wide range of issues from hearing loss, ear infections, sinusitis, and allergies to tonsillitis, voice disorders, snoring, sleep apnoea, and even head and neck tumours.

Yes, an online GP can provide an ENT specialist referral via a telehealth consultation, if suitable. This referral can then be used to book an appointment with a specialist, either privately or through the public health system, depending on your preference and eligibility.

You may be referred to an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist when you have recurring or complex issues related to the ears, nose, throat, head, or neck that require further investigation or specialist treatment. Here are some common reasons for an ENT referral:

• Chronic ear infections or hearing loss
• Persistent sinus problems, nasal blockages, or frequent nosebleeds
• Recurrent sore throats, tonsillitis, or voice changes
• Snoring or suspected sleep apnoea
• Balance disorders or dizziness
• Lumps in the neck or thyroid concerns
• Speech or swallowing difficulties
• Ongoing allergies not improving with standard treatments