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How to Refer

Information For General Practioners/ Referring Doctors Only

The fastest and easiest way to refer is to use our online referral form.

You may also use use our custom referral form or your own stationery.

Patients may book an appointment by calling our office or by making an online appointment

(02) 9680 8822

Waiting Times For Appointments

There is typically a 3-18 month wait for non-urgent appointments to see Dr Singh.

Dr Smith, Dr Gunaratne and Dr Huang can typically be seen within 2-4 weeks.

For Urgent Appointments

We have a password system for urgent appointments. If patients give our receptionist the password, they will be force-booked onto the next clinic (usually within 1 week). If you require a password for your urgent patients, please forward a request on your practice letterhead, or call our staff.

Fast-track Appointments for Dr Singh

For regular high-volume referrers to Dr Singh, we have a system in-place for earlier appointments. If you believe you meet these criteria, please contact us to discuss.

For Emergency Appointments

Please call our reception team or Dr Singh/ one of our doctors directly on their mobile. Dr Singh has instructed our reception team to always force-book any direct requests from GPs/ referrers. If you require Dr Singh’s/ Dr Smith’s/ Dr Gunaratne’s/ Dr Huang’s mobile number, please forward a request on your practice letterhead, or call our receptionist.

If our doctors cannot be contacted (while operating or overseas), please call our clinic doctor on 0419 680 883 or one of Dr Singh's Trainee Registrars at Westmead Public Hospital, 24 hours / 7 days a week on (02) 8890 5555 - ask for the ENT Registrar.

For general ENT advice 24/7

Dr Singh/ one of our doctors are always available to speak to you personally. Please call Dr Singh/ Dr Smith/ Dr Gunaratne/ Dr Huang directly on their mobile 24/7. They will endeavour to answer all calls from GPs/ referrers at the earliest opportunity. If you require Dr Singh’s/ Dr Smith’s/ Dr Gunaratne’s/ Dr Huang’s mobile number, please forward a request on your practice letterhead, or call our receptionist.

If one of our doctors cannot be contacted (while operating or overseas), please call our clinic doctor on 0419 680 883 or one of Dr Singh’s Trainee Registrars at Westmead Public Hospital, 24 hours / 7 days a week on (02) 8890 5555 – ask for the ENT Registrar.

Talks

Would your Division of General Practice/ GP group like to receive a personalised talk on an ENT topic? Dr Singh is an award-winning speaker with multiple appearances on National and International Television and newspapers (Channel 9 - "RPA", ABC News, BBC UK - "City Hospital", Sydney Morning Herald, Daily Telegraph, Reader's Digest, etc). Dr Singh is recognised for simplifying complex issues into easy-to-understand and entertaining discussions. He is invited to speak at conferences in Australia and abroad. Many of Dr Singh's talks are eligible for CME points. Sponsorship is often available. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

International Speaker Requests

If you wish to book Dr Singh to speak at your next International conference, please contact us at the earliest opportunity. International speaking engagements usually require at least 6 months notice. Please note that we receive numerous requests for speaking engagements but cannot accommodate all invitations. Preference is given to Keynote speaker positions and topics of interest to Dr Singh. These include:

  • Advanced/ Complex Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
  • Nasal polyps and Nasal Allergy (The topic of Dr Singh's Masters thesis)
  • Snoring and OSA surgery
  • Computerised Surgical Navigation (GPS for surgery)
  • Rhinoplasty, aesthetic and functional, including caucasian, non-caucasian and complex cases
  • ENT and Dentistry/ Orthodontics/ Max-Fax
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in the nose and sinuses (www.scona.org)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medicine, Surgery and Healthcare (www.amsah.org)

Research Students

International Fellows, Training Registrars, Scientific Researchers and Junior doctors interested in conducting research under the supervision of Dr Singh are encouraged to apply. We have dedicated research funding available. You will be supported by the research facilities of The University of Sydney and the clinical resources of The Western Sydney Health District. Dr Singh has numerous research topics available for motivated researchers. Publication of your results is our priority.

International Fellowships/ Students

Dr Singh regularly supervises visiting International Surgeons and Students.

Students should apply directly through the University of Sydney Medical Faculty.

Visiting Surgeons should contact us directly.

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