Ear Nose and Throat

What we do

Our ear, nose and throat Service treat disorder of the ear, nose and throat as well as the internal organs in the head and neck.

We provide care to patients in hospital and run outpatient appointments for the greater Wellington region.

You will have an appointment at either Wellington Regional and Kenepuru Community Hospitals. We run clinics alongside the Audiology Service so a that a comprehensive hearing assessment can be done as part of your initial appointment.

Useful resources

Acute Vertigo

Adult Tracheostomy Care - Patient Discharge Information

Tracheostomy closure - discharge information

Acoustic Neuroma

Earache - Ministry of Health Brochure

Referrals

You’ll need to be referred to our service by a medical doctor – your GP will usually do this. However, you may also be referred from another hospital department or another DHB.

Ear Surgery - Patient Discharge Information

Epiglottitis - Patient Discharge Information

Epistaxis (Nosebleed) - Patient Discharge Information

Glandular Fever - Patient Discharge Information

Glue Ear - Ministry of Health Brochure