Ear cleaning in Carindale, with gentle irrigation.
Ear cleaning in Carindale clears blocked or itchy ears with gentle water irrigation, carried out by our nursing team under GP oversight. It's handled here, so you're not sent elsewhere for a simple fix.
Gentle ear cleaning for blocked or itchy ears
When ear wax builds up, it can leave your ears feeling blocked, itchy, muffled or uncomfortable. Ear cleaning at Carindale Doctors uses gentle water irrigation to flush the wax out. A controlled stream of body-temperature water is directed along the wall of the ear canal, loosening the wax so it flows out into a small basin held under your ear.
The procedure is carried out by our nursing team under GP oversight. Before cleaning, your ears are checked to make sure irrigation is safe for you. If it isn’t, for example because of a perforated eardrum, microsuction by one of our GPs is available instead. Most people feel the difference straight away.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides ear cleaning inside Westfield Carindale using gentle, body-temperature water irrigation, performed by our nursing team under GP oversight. Ears are checked first, and microsuction is available if irrigation isn’t suitable. Medicare rebates apply to the consultation where eligible.
- Gentle body-temperature water irrigation
- Performed by our nursing team
- GP oversight and ear check first
- Both ears usually treated in one visit
- Microsuction available if needed
- Clearer, more comfortable ears
No need to go elsewhere
Ear wax is a simple problem, and it should have a simple fix. Our Carindale team handles ear cleaning in the clinic, so you’re not referred elsewhere or left waiting.
See our main ear wax removal page.
Common reasons for itchy or blocked ears
Itchy or blocked ears can be caused by:
- Ear wax build-up.
- Dry skin or eczema in the ear canal.
- Swimmer's ear or other infections.
- Allergies or irritation from earbuds or hearing aids.
Your GP will check whether cleaning is what you need, or whether drops or other treatment would help more.
What your ear cleaning includes
Your appointment includes:
- Ear check to confirm irrigation is safe
- Gentle irrigation of one or both ears
- Drying of the ear canal
- Recheck after cleaning
- Advice on ear care
- Microsuction if irrigation isn't suitable
Most appointments take 15 to 30 minutes.
Ear cleaning, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, check: ears examined to confirm wax and safety.
- Step 2, soften: drops beforehand if needed.
- Step 3, clean: gentle irrigation by our nursing team.
- Step 4, recheck: ears checked and advice given.
Ear cleaning costs in Carindale
Ear cleaning is billed as part of a consultation, with any procedure fee confirmed by reception.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| Procedure fee | May apply; confirmed when booking |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Ear cleaning in Carindale
Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, in postcode 4152. Pharmacies in the centre stock ear softening drops.
We clean ears for patients from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Holland Park.
- Level 1, Westfield Carindale
- Pharmacies nearby for drops
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Chandler and Holland Park welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Ear cleaning questions
Yes, when the ear is checked first and the eardrum is intact.
Our nursing team, under GP oversight.
Softening drops for a few days usually help.
Yes, irrigation suits adults and children.
Microsuction by one of our GPs is available.
Medicare rebates apply to the consultation where eligible.
Book ear cleaning
With gentle irrigation at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.