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Mr Yi Zhao
ENT / Otolaryngology · Heidelberg
👤 14 years of experience
7,398+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Yi Chen Zhao is a Consultant Ear Nose & Throat Surgeon with many years of experience in the treatment and management of both adult and paediatric ENT conditions including tonsilitis, anterior skull base conditions, adenoids, nasal allergies and paranasal sinus conditions. He sees private patients at the ENT Specialists Group, Hawthorn.
Dr Zhao earned his first-class medical bachelor's degree at Monash University, after which he undertook his basic surgical training and completed his PhD through the University of Melbourne, where he centred his research on the stimulation in ENT education. He then went on to undertake his specialist ENT and Head & Neck training at various major hospitals in Victoria. Dr Zhao was then awarded fellowship training under the renowned rhinologist, Professor PJ Wormald, during which he gained knowledge and expertise on the management of nose disease and paranasal sinus issues. Dr Zhao also had the opportunity to train at the Wexner Cancer Centre in Ohio, USA, under professor Ricardo Carrau to gain further expertise in endoscopic skull base surgery training.
Upon completion of his training and memberships, Dr Zhao was appointed Consultant at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, where he has since become the Lead for rhinology services. He also works alongside neurosurgeons as part of the multidisciplinary anterior skull base team at the Royal Melbourne.
Dr Zhao earned his first-class medical bachelor's degree at Monash University, after which he undertook his basic surgical training and completed his PhD through the University of Melbourne, where he centred his research on the stimulation in ENT education. He then went on to undertake his specialist ENT and Head & Neck training at various major hospitals in Victoria. Dr Zhao was then awarded fellowship training under the renowned rhinologist, Professor PJ Wormald, during which he gained knowledge and expertise on the management of nose disease and paranasal sinus issues. Dr Zhao also had the opportunity to train at the Wexner Cancer Centre in Ohio, USA, under professor Ricardo Carrau to gain further expertise in endoscopic skull base surgery training.
Upon completion of his training and memberships, Dr Zhao was appointed Consultant at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, where he has since become the Lead for rhinology services. He also works alongside neurosurgeons as part of the multidisciplinary anterior skull base team at the Royal Melbourne.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Yi Zhao
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · ENT / Otolaryngology
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2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of ENT / Otolaryngology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| ENT consultation | 99203 | 1,547 |
| Flexible endoscopy | 31575 | 1,802 |
| Audiogram | 92557 | 2,963 |
| Tonsillectomy | 42826 | 2,212 |
| Septoplasty | 30520 | 809 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Tonsillectomy | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Septoplasty | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of ENT / Otolaryngology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6166/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35215465 · cited by 130
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European registry analysis of ENT / Otolaryngology outcomes
DOI: 10.2594/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30882704 · cited by 168
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Outcomes of ENT / Otolaryngology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8936/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33816594 · cited by 166
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European registry analysis of ENT / Otolaryngology outcomes
DOI: 10.5914/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37862990 · cited by 164
Invited talks
- Practical updates in ENT / Otolaryngology European Annual Congress (ENT / Otolaryngology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in ENT / Otolaryngology National Society Meeting · Heidelberg · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated ENT / Otolaryngology — Heidelberg · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- European Academy of ORL-HNS — Member · Since 2013
- IFOS — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
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 · yi.chen.zhao@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
26 verified reviews4.91
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26 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.9
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.8
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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