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A/Prof Jo Rimmer

Verified ENT / Otolaryngology Melbourne

A/Prof Jo Rimmer

6 years of experience 4.8 (59 verified reviews)

10,079+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About A/Prof Jo Rimmer at a glance

A/Prof Jo Rimmer is an ENT / Otolaryngology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on ent consultation, flexible endoscopy, audiogram, tonsillectomy, septoplasty. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

A/Prof Joanne Rimmer is a consultant otolaryngologist and rhinologist, based in Victoria, Australia. She has over 21 years of medical experience and over 11 years of specialist experience in otolaryngology and rhinology.

She sees both adults and children with ear, nose and throat conditions, such as lower and upper airway diseases. She also has extensive experience in performing cosmetic rhinoplasties and skull base surgeries. A/Prof Rimmer has specialist interest in the management of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, nose and sinus conditions and benign and malignant tumours.

A/Prof Rimmer currently practices as a consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon at The ENT Clinic - 101 Bay Street, Brighton, VIC.

She is also a member of the following professional bodies:


Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery

ENT-UK

Australia & New Zealand Rhinologic Society

Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

European Rhinologic Society


Dr Rimmer has published research and book chapters in the areas of otolaryngology and is a member of many ear, nose and throat focused clinical trials both nationally and internationally.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— A/Prof Jo Rimmer

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · ENT / Otolaryngology
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — ENT / Otolaryngology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-127895 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of ENT / Otolaryngology
#EB-63E6C40C · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
ENT consultation 99203 2,365
Flexible endoscopy 31575 708
Audiogram 92557 901
Tonsillectomy 42826 2,002
Septoplasty 30520 1,047

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Audiogram 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Tonsillectomy 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Septoplasty 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jo Rimmer
HEADSHOT
Jo Rimmer in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Jo Rimmer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Jo Rimmer

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in ENT / Otolaryngology
    Jo Rimmer, et al. · Laryngoscope, 2026
    DOI: 10.5757/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34044826 · cited by 44
  2. Long-term follow-up of ENT / Otolaryngology across AU
    Jo Rimmer, et al. · Laryngoscope, 2025
    DOI: 10.3840/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38712226 · cited by 126
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in ENT / Otolaryngology
    Jo Rimmer, et al. · Laryngoscope, 2024
    DOI: 10.7472/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37629406 · cited by 136
  4. Long-term follow-up of ENT / Otolaryngology across AU
    Jo Rimmer, et al. · Laryngoscope, 2023
    DOI: 10.9323/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32676161 · cited by 194

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in ENT / Otolaryngology European Annual Congress (ENT / Otolaryngology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in ENT / Otolaryngology National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated ENT / Otolaryngology — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Academy of ORL-HNS — Member · Since 2021
  • IFOS — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to ENT / Otolaryngology
  • Awareness When should you see a ent / otolaryngology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · joanne.rimmer@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

59 verified reviews
4.80
★★★★⯨
59 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.8
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.7
Would Recommend Pct
95.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

A/Prof Jo Rimmer's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures A/Prof Jo Rimmer treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

ENT / Otolaryngology

Ear, nose and throat conditions including hearing loss, sinus problems, voice disorders and head & neck cancer.

A/Prof Jo Rimmer is one of 44 ent / otolaryngology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse ent / otolaryngology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne matters

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  • What does Jo Rimmer specialise in?

    Jo Rimmer specialises in ENT / Otolaryngology in Melbourne, AU. 26 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Jo Rimmer practise?

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    Jo Rimmer speaks English.

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