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 typically within 15 minutes (Based on typical wait times; may vary by demand and practitioner availability), 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 the ” 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 or medical practitioner typically within 15 minutes (Based on typical wait times; may vary by demand and practitioner availability)
4. If approved, your ENT referral will be emailed to your registered email address shortly after your consultation.

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

Once you receive your valid, signed referral letter from an AHPRA-registered Hola Health practitioner, you can book an appointment with an ENT specialist of your choice using your Hola referral.

Your referral is typically sent to your email shortly after your consultation, upon approval.

In general, no — we are a national service, and our practitioners cannot provide recommendations on specific ENT specialists. Patients need 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 doctor or medical practitioner 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