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Best Otorhinolaryngology in Hong Kong

Looking for a Otorhinolaryngology in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 16 districts to find the right doctor for you.

HK$290 – $2000Median consultation fee: $600

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What Otorhinolaryngology covers

Conditions treated
  • hearing loss and ear infections
  • nasal allergy and sinusitis
  • snoring and sleep apnoea
  • tonsil and throat infections
  • hoarseness and voice problems
  • dizziness and vertigo
When to see one instead of a GP
An ENT surgeon can look directly at the nose, throat and vocal cords with a scope, which a GP can't. Hong Kong ENT clinics also handle a lot of nasopharyngeal cancer screening, because that cancer is far more common here than in most places.
Do you need a referral?
No referral needed. Blood-stained nasal discharge, a lump in the neck, one blocked ear, or hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks are the reasons ENT clinics keep urgent slots.

Otorhinolaryngology in Hong Kong

  • Nasopharyngeal cancer is far more common in Hong Kong than in Western populations. There were 700 new cases in 2023｜549 in men and 151 in women｜making it the tenth commonest cancer in Hong Kong men. The crude incidence rate was 16.0 per 100,000 men against 3.7 per 100,000 women, a ratio of about 3.6 to 1.

    Source: Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health. Data: 2023.

  • Nasopharyngeal cancer caused 234 deaths in 2024, 1.6% of all cancer deaths, and was the fourteenth leading cause of cancer death in Hong Kong.

    Source: Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health. Data: 2024.

  • Hearing loss in Hong Kong is overwhelmingly a condition of later life. A territory-wide Census and Statistics Department survey estimated 47,900 people had hearing difficulty in 2020, of whom 39,500｜82.4%｜were aged 65 or above.

    Source: Legislative Council reply, citing Census and Statistics Department. Data: 2020.

  • Childhood rhinitis has become markedly more common here over two decades. In the Hong Kong arm of the ISAAC study, lifetime rhinitis among children aged 6 to 7 rose from 38.9% in 1994–95 to 42.4% in 2000–01 and 51.4% in 2015–16, while rhinoconjunctivitis in the past year more than doubled, from 13.6% to 27.8%.

    Source: Lee, Lau, Wong & Tian, Int J Environ Res Public Health (2022)｜Hong Kong ISAAC study. Data: 1994–95 / 2000–01 / 2015–16.

Public waiting times for otorhinolaryngology

In the public system, new otorhinolaryngology referrals are seen through Ear, Nose and Throat specialist out-patient clinics. Of 102,323 new bookings over the year, 72% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 24 weeks to 54 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 84 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
ClusterMedianLongest
Hong Kong East24 weeks54 weeks
Hong Kong West24 weeks53 weeks
Kowloon Central40 weeks62 weeks
Kowloon East54 weeks84 weeks
Kowloon West36 weeks84 weeks
New Territories East34 weeks79 weeks
New Territories West39 weeks54 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for otorhinolaryngology on ok.med is HK$600, from 40 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Ear, Nose and Throat specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does an ENT specialist treat?
An ENT specialist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to ear, nose, and throat conditions. In Hong Kong, ENT specialists are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include hearing loss and ear infections, nasal allergy and sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnoea, tonsil and throat infections, hoarseness and voice problems, dizziness and vertigo.
How much does an ENT specialist cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fees for ENT specialists in Hong Kong typically range from $290 to $2000, with a median fee of $600.
How many ENT specialists are in Hong Kong?
There are 205 registered ENT specialists in Hong Kong across 16 districts.
When should you see an ENT specialist in Hong Kong?
An ENT surgeon can look directly at the nose, throat and vocal cords with a scope, which a GP can't. Hong Kong ENT clinics also handle a lot of nasopharyngeal cancer screening, because that cancer is far more common here than in most places.
Do you need a referral to see an ENT specialist in Hong Kong?
No referral needed. Blood-stained nasal discharge, a lump in the neck, one blocked ear, or hoarseness lasting more than a few weeks are the reasons ENT clinics keep urgent slots.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see an ENT specialist in Hong Kong?
In the public system, new referrals are seen through Ear, Nose and Throat specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 72% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 24 weeks to 54 weeks depending on cluster.
Which ENT specialist is good?
ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered ENT specialists by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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