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Mr Yi Zhao

Verified ENT / Otolaryngology Heidelberg

Mr Yi Zhao

14 years of experience 4.9 (26 verified reviews)

7,398+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Yi Zhao at a glance

Mr Yi Zhao is an ENT / Otolaryngology practitioner based in Heidelberg, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on ent consultation, flexible endoscopy, audiogram, tonsillectomy, septoplasty. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Heidelberg, Australia and the surrounding area.

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.

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

— Mr Yi Zhao

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Heidelberg (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · ENT / Otolaryngology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Heidelberg (AU)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — ENT / Otolaryngology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-497268 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of ENT / Otolaryngology
#EB-DF3C8164 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
ENT consultation 99203 1,547
Flexible endoscopy 31575 1,802
Audiogram 92557 2,963
Tonsillectomy 42826 2,212
Septoplasty 30520 809

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 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

Yi Zhao
HEADSHOT
Yi Zhao in consultation
IN OFFICE
Yi Zhao with the team
WITH TEAM
Yi Zhao at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Yi Zhao

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of ENT / Otolaryngology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Yi Zhao, et al. · Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, 2025
    DOI: 10.6166/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35215465 · cited by 130
  2. European registry analysis of ENT / Otolaryngology outcomes
    Yi Zhao, et al. · Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, 2024
    DOI: 10.2594/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30882704 · cited by 168
  3. Outcomes of ENT / Otolaryngology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Yi Zhao, et al. · Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, 2023
    DOI: 10.8936/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33816594 · cited by 166
  4. European registry analysis of ENT / Otolaryngology outcomes
    Yi Zhao, et al. · Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, 2022
    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

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Patient reviews

26 verified reviews
4.91
★★★★⯨
26 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Mr Yi Zhao's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Yi Zhao 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.

Mr Yi Zhao is one of 44 ent / otolaryngology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse ent / otolaryngology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Heidelberg matters

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    Yi Zhao speaks English.

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