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Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic

The ear, nose, and throat (ENT) clinic provides diagnostic and treatment services to children of all ages. We also provide a unique service focusing on voice disorders related to speech.

Services Offered

  • ENT (ears, nose, and/ or throat concerns)
  • Swallowing assessments and therapy
  • Voice assessments and therapy
  • Audiology assessments available upon MUMC ENT physician request
  • Tonsillectomy surgery preparation and recovery support

Patient Resources

What to Bring

  • Ontario Health (OHIP) Card. If you do not have an OHIP card, please bring another form of identification, such as an out-of-province health card or interim federal health information.
  • A list of current medications, including any supplements.
  • A trusted friend or family member who can help, if needed.
  • A list of questions to help you remember everything you wanted to ask.

If you are feeling unwell:

  • Please do not attend your appointment if you have a wet cough, fever, cold, diarrhea, or are vomiting.
  • Please phone the clinic to rebook your appointment
  • If you have a dry cough, please wear a mask

Current Wait Times

Urgent/Emergency: Referral is assessed by physician

Non-urgent/Elective: Approximately 1 year

*We do not have a cancellation list for surgery*

Referral Process

  • Referrals must be made by a physician
  • Referrals can be made internally through HHS
  • Externally from community physicians
  • Referrals must include patient’s full name, complete demographic information, and health card number or alternate (IHF). If any of this information is missing, the referral will be returned to the original source.

Referral Forms (faxed to 905-521-8552)

ENT Clinic (Pediatrics)

  1. ENT referral form

Swallowing Assessment (Adults)

  1. Referral form
  2. DI referral page (fluoroscopic swallow study)
  3. FEES order form

Voice Assessment (Pediatrics and Adults)

  1. Voice clinic referral form