• Dr Michael Borschmann

    Dr Michael Borschmann, Geelong Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgeon

    Dr Michael Borschmann specialises in the treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases, with a special interest in thyroid surgery, head and neck cancer, sinus surgery and paediatric ENT.
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  • Qualifications & Credentials

    Dr Michael Borschmann has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Melbourne University and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. After completing his training in Australia, Dr Michael Borschmann completed a Head and Neck Fellowship at St George’s Hospital, London and further training in Germany in transoral laser surgery. His credentials include:

    • Director of Otolaryngology, Barwon Health
    • Visiting Medical Officer at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, St John of God Hospital in Geelong.
    • Senior Lecturer at Deakin University where he is involved in the ongoing development of ENT teaching.
    • Chair of the Barwon South West Region Integrated Cancer Service Endocrine Multidisciplinary Team

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  • Clinical Assessments & Treatment

    In addition to routine clinical assessments, Dr Michael Borschmann’s assessment of your problem may include the following:

    Fibreoptic laryngoscopy

    Patients with problems in their noses, sinuses or throats may require a fiberoptic examination via the nose during the consultation. Such conditions could include nasal obstruction, chronic sinusitis, swallowing or voice disturbance or pre-operative assessments before thyroid surgery. The procedure is well tolerated by the vast majority of patients, including children.

    Same-day ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration

    Many neck masses and thyroid nodules require an ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration for diagnosis and Dr Michael Borschmann provides clinical assessment combined with ultrasound-guided FNA when required. A cytological opinion of the specimen will usually be available immediately, with the patient present. If you have a neck or thyroid lump that may need this service, please let the reception staff know when you make your booking to ensure you are booked on a day when the pathologist is available.

    Otomicroscopy

    Using a microscope to examine the ear can be done during the consultation. In some instances, a procedure may be required with the use of the microscope, for example to treat a discharging ear or assess for damage to the tympanic membrane (ear drum) or middle ear structures.

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  • Your Appointment

    To make an appointment with Dr Michael Borschmann call his rooms on (03) 5222 6561.

    When you attend your appointment with Dr Borschmann, ensure you bring your referral from you GP. You should also bring your hearing test results, and any scans on CD if they are not from Lake Imaging, Barwon Medical Imaging, Radius Imaging or Geelong Medical Imaging, all of which Dr Michael Borschmann can view online.

    Please note, Dr Michael Borschmann is not accredited to assess WorkSafe claims.

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    Day Procedures

    Dr Michael Borschmann strongly believes patients recover best in the comfort of their homes in the company of family and friends and performs most nose and sinus, grommets and tonsil procedures in St John of God Hospital day-procedure theatres. Day-procedure patients are able to leave hospital once they have sufficiently recovered from their surgery and can recuperate at home. While most day procedures are done in the operating theatre, some minor procedures, such as biopsies, can be done in the rooms where appropriate. Please discuss this with reception staff when making your booking.
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  • Referrals from GPs

    Dr Michael Borschmann encourages GPs to communicate via ReferralNet, except for urgent referrals. In the case of urgent referrals, GPs should call and speak directly to Dr Borschmann. Dr Michael Borschmann has a cancellation list for patients who require prompt appointments for peace of mind or convenience.

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    • A:
      St John of God Specialist CentreLevel 2, 83 Myers Street, Geelong, VIC 3220
    • T:
      03 5222 6561(9am-3pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri)
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    • All referrals can be summited through email.