Opening Hours
Mon – 8am – 4:30pm
Tues – 8am – 4:30pm
Wed – 8am – 4:30pm
Thurs – 8am – 4:30pm
Fri – 8am – 4:30pmÂ
Contact details
Call: 1800 327 967
Email: info@earworx.com.au
One in ten children and one in 20 adults suffer from a of ear wax. While a healthy amount of ear wax may protect the skin in our ears and prevent infections, excessive wax can become a problem.
Founded in 2016, Earworx uses similar techniques to other ear, nose and throat specialists. Our professional curettage and micro-suction procedures are safe, pain-free and produce outstanding results.
Our Friendly Team
Lauren Payne
Lauren Payne is a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over seven years of experience in providing care.
Her journey in healthcare began as an Undergraduate Assistant in Nursing at John Hunter Hospital, NSW, where she honed her patient care skills, followed by a role as a Home Care Worker. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Nursing (Newcastle University) and certifications in Senior First Aid and Certificate III Assistant In Nursing from Hunter TAFE.
Prior to joining the Earworx team, Lauren worked as a Registered Nurse in PACU and has held a position as an in-charge nurse, showcasing her leadership skills and commitment to quality
care. Lauren’s diverse nursing experience includes a role as a Registered Nurse Scrub/Scout, where she maintained sterile conditions, assisted surgeons during operations, and ensured
proper documentation and patient care.
Passionate about making a difference, Lauren’s most recent education includes the Earworx Aural Care and Microsuction courses. Lauren is committed to helping relieve the symptoms
of earwax impaction for the patients of Newcastle.Â
How the Earworx Procedure Works
We take the time to examine your ears and assess for wax build up, particularly around the eardrum.
If you need one of our extraction procedures, our friendly nurse will use a pair of ‘loupes’. These are quite similar to binoculars with a light attached to the top, and it helps our nurses have the best view of your ear canals.
The process then involves a gentle micro-suction procedure and curettage to safely clean any blockages from each of your ears.
Why You Might Need Ear Wax Removal
Excess ear wax can cause an uncomfortable sensation and even lead to hearing loss for some.
Depending on what you do for work, or your interests, there are a range of reasons you should see us. If your activities include swimming, surfing, listening to music through headphones, working in a dusty environment, or if you use hearing aids, then our services will be highly beneficial.
Our approach will help ease the pressure in your ears and minimise any future problems.
Pricing
Our qualified registered nurses use dry and effective micro suction to gently remove ear wax under direct observation.
The standard appointment fee for ear wax removal with Earworx is $150.
We offer a concession appointment fee for Pensioners, Veterans, Government Health Care Card Holders, Children, and Full-Time Students for $115.
If no ear wax is found during your appointment, we offer a reduced rate of $75 for the consultation (or $60 for concession).
If further follow up appointments are required after additional softening (within 4 weeks of initial appointment), all follow up appointments will be charged at a rate of $60 for standard fee paying patients (or $30 for concession).
A regular return rate applies for patients who attend within 3 months or more frequently. This is $95 for regular return standard fee paying patients and $85 for regular concession/pension card holders.
Please note we are a provider for St Lukes Health and Health Care Insurance (HCI).
We also see children aged 4 years or older. A discussion with Earworx staff is recommended prior to booking. For safety reasons children need to be able to follow direction and keep reasonably still.
Why Choose Us?
Our Newcastle clinic specialises in advanced ear wax removal, which means:
- You will receive expert care with every visit through our highly qualified and experienced nurses
- You can trust our safe and reliable process as micro-suction techniques are our primary business