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Our ENT Referral Partners in NSW

The referral process

Connecting you to the care you need.

At Ear Science Institute Australia, we make your hearing journey simple and supportive.

It starts with a comprehensive assessment at a Lions Hearing Clinic, where our expert audiologists carefully evaluate your needs. If a cochlear implant is recommended, we ensure a seamless referral to leading ENT surgeons in NSW, providing you with the highest level of care.

From your first appointment to implant surgery, we’re here to support you every step of the way—ensuring you feel informed, confident, and supported in your journey to better hearing.

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Why Choose us?
Over 20 years expertise

Ear Science Institute Australia was established in 2001 as an independent not-for-profit research Institute, dedicated to improving the lives of people with ear and hearing disorders

Research driven

We bring together influential academics and clinicians from across the world, all with a shared passion to understand hearing and a shared goal to cure hearing loss

Personalised care

Lions Hearing Clinic is dedicated to helping you improve your hearing and get you back to enjoying the sounds in your life.

Our Partners

Professor Nigel Biggs

Expertise in Ear, Hearing and Skull surgeries

At Ear Science Institute Australia, we are proud to collaborate with Associate Professor Biggs to ensure our clients receive the specialised care they need.

Based in Sydney, A/Prof Biggs combines over 20 years of clinical experience with a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care. As a dual fellowship-trained ENT surgeon, he specialises in ear, hearing, implant, and skull base tumour surgery, providing unparalleled expertise to patients across New South Wales.

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Dr Phillip Chang

Specialty of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Dr Phillip Chang specialises in ear surgery in children and adults with particular training and interest in tympanomastoid surgery, cochlear implants and acoustic neuroma surgery.

Following his ENT training in Sydney, Dr Chang completed a series of fellowships with Ugo Fisch in Zurich, David Moffatt in Cambridge and The House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles.

Currently Dr Chang operates at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Norwest Hospital and St Luke’s. In addition Dr Chang serves as the clinical director for a paediatric cochlear implant programme (The Shepherd Centre) and an adult programme (Hearing Implants Australia).

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Our Partners

Professor Nigel Biggs

Expertise in Ear, Hearing and Skull surgeries

At Ear Science Institute Australia, we are proud to collaborate with Associate Professor Biggs to ensure our clients receive the specialised care they need.

Based in Sydney, A/Prof Biggs combines over 20 years of clinical experience with a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care. As a dual fellowship-trained ENT surgeon, he specialises in ear, hearing, implant, and skull base tumour surgery, providing unparalleled expertise to patients across New South Wales.

Learn More

Dr Phillip Chang

Specialty of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Dr Phillip Chang specialises in ear surgery in children and adults with particular training and interest in tympanomastoid surgery, cochlear implants and acoustic neuroma surgery.

Following his ENT training in Sydney, Dr Chang completed a series of fellowships with Ugo Fisch in Zurich, David Moffatt in Cambridge and The House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles.

Currently Dr Chang operates at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Norwest Hospital and St Luke’s. In addition Dr Chang serves as the clinical director for a paediatric cochlear implant programme (The Shepherd Centre) and an adult programme (Hearing Implants Australia).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Implant Referrals NSW

Your GP may refer you to an ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat specialist) if they believe it’s needed.

For hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, or ear infections, it’s often best to see an audiologist first. A hearing assessment helps determine whether an ENT referral is necessary and provides key information that ENTs usually require.

At Lions Hearing Clinic, our audiologists work closely with GPs and ENTs, ensuring you get the right referral and the best pathway for your hearing health.

Latest reviews
John Hinton
Steff has looked after me very well for about 12 years. Her solutions have worked for me and the organisation at Lions Hearing has worked very well and been very helpful.
Walter Anthony Young
If you have concerns with anything hearing related, (in my casw tinnitus) Sheng and team are amazing. I’ve seen reviews from different clinics on google where they are being charged huge amounts just for them to be showcased with the facilities rather than getting an actual diagnosis, Lions Hearing Clinic is legit and really demonstrate care to their patients! Kudos to them!
Laura Lamerton
My husband has been very happy with the service at Gwelup. The advice, recommendations and time taken to give him the best results has been 5star!
Kay Hartley
The audiologist gave me a very thorough hearing test, and clear explanations about age-related hearing loss and tinnitus. I felt he listened to my questions and answered them clearly. He also told me about things I would not have thought to ask about. I highly recommend Lions Hearing Clinic, Neutral Bay, for their caring and comprehensive service.
C Barton
I was very satisfied with my earwax removal at the clinic the other day. What immediately impressed me was the instant ability for me to see the camera inside my ear that clearly showed the earwax in the canals, and the ear drums.The process was different from a previous one I've had but it was clearly explained and - what seemed to be low-probability - risks were covered. I had no ill effects! I was also impressed that I was given complete answers to all my searching questions about hearing aids and treated as intelligent! On the basis of my experience of Lions Hearing Clinic, I will be going back for advice and would definitely recommend them.
Graham Henderson
Staff very helpful
Brendan Sinnott
Excellent service this morning. Highly efficient and professional. Greatly appreciated - Thanks again
Danise
I found Tania to be extremely patient and attentive when my mum presented for her appointment. Tania was able to ease her mind on the possibility of having hearing aids issued and provided mum with little changes that we can make in her daily routine to ease the frustration of coming to terms with aging and hearing loss. We look forward to seeing Tania again this year.
Gavin Kerr
Very detailed and thorough examination.
The results were enlightening and need follow up.
Issue with eustachian tube to be resolved if possible.
Michael Carrivick
The staff are incredible in general how I would like to give specific praise to Tara. I was unfortunate enough to have an immediate and significant hearing loss in my right inner ear due to head trauma. As a musician and a person of a relatively young age bracket, I was understandably affected by this mentally. Tara's ability to kindly and gently introduce me into my unavoidably new way of living was not only crucial but it was comforting. My appreciation towards Tara is massive and I will be forever grateful. Her vast and in depth knowledge is impossible to miss and it's clear that she is top tier in her field of expertise. Tara is also very thorough throughout the entire process, making sure that nothing is missed and all boxes are ticked in order to provide the patient with the best possible treatment and satisfaction. If Tara isn't already known to be an elite specialist in her field then she definitely deserves a shout out. I'm not one who usually participates in surveys but, I absolutely had to make an exception in this case. Thank you so much. 😊
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