Suite 1, 16-22 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW 2134  •  Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm (02) 9747 3199  •  reception@centralsydneyent.com.au
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For Referring GPs

Central Sydney ENT accepts referrals from general practitioners and other specialists for all ear, nose, throat, head and neck conditions in adults and children.

A valid GP or specialist referral is required for patients to receive a Medicare rebate for their consultation. Referrals can be sent by fax or email.

Our reception team will contact the patient directly to arrange an appointment with the most appropriate specialist. For urgent cases, please call our rooms and we will arrange priority review.

Fax Referral

(02) 9747 1499

Phone

(02) 9747 3199

Email

reception@centralsydneyent.com.au

Urgent Referral Criteria

  • Suspected malignancy
  • Sudden hearing loss
  • Severe sinusitis with complications
  • Acute epistaxis (uncontrolled nosebleed)
  • Foreign body (nose or throat)
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea in children

How to Send a Referral

Fax or email your referral letter to our Burwood rooms. Our reception team will contact the patient directly to arrange an appointment with the most appropriate surgeon.

Email a referral Call (02) 9747 3199

Fax: (02) 9747 1499

Please include

  • Patient name, date of birth and phone number
  • Medicare number
  • Your name, practice details and provider number
  • Preferred surgeon, if you have one
  • Clinical history, examination findings and current medications
  • Relevant imaging, audiology or pathology results
  • The reason for referral

For urgent referrals, mark the letter urgent and call the rooms so the patient can be prioritised.

Need to discuss a patient?

Call our rooms directly and speak with our team about urgent or complex referrals.

Call (02) 9747 3199
Common Questions

GP Referral FAQ

How do I refer a patient to Central Sydney ENT?+
Referrals can be faxed to (02) 9747 1499, emailed to reception@centralsydneyent.com.au, or sent by secure messaging. Please include the clinical history, relevant imaging or audiology, current medications and the reason for referral so the patient can be triaged to the right subspecialist.
Which surgeon should I address the referral to?+
For ear, hearing, tinnitus and vertigo, Dr Yeung. For sinus and rhinology, Dr Ananda, Dr Sivasubramaniam or Dr Ebenezer. For skull base and pituitary pathology, Dr Ananda or Dr Sivasubramaniam. For thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland and head and neck oncology, Dr Hwang. For paediatric ENT, Dr Zhang. A referral addressed to the practice will be triaged if you are unsure.
Can I discuss a patient before referring?+
Yes. Call the rooms on (02) 9747 3199 and reception will arrange for one of the surgeons to call you back to discuss the case.
What should an urgent referral include?+
Please mark the referral urgent and call the rooms directly on (02) 9747 3199 so it can be prioritised. Include the clinical concern, relevant imaging, and your preferred contact details for a call back.
Is Dr Naren Nadanachandran an ENT surgeon?+
No. Dr Naren Nadanachandran is a general paediatrician (FRACP) who consults from the same Burwood rooms under The Kids Practice. Dr Naren is not part of the Central Sydney ENT surgical team, and paediatric ENT referrals should be addressed to Dr Zhang.