Dr Conroy Howson (ENT Specialist)

Absolutely traumatizing experience. I was diagnosed with single-sided-deafness after labyrinthitis. He told me I was 100% deaf in one ear and just go and live with one ear, I was devastated. I asked about a cochlear implant, but he told me that I would not benefit from it. I told him about my ongoing dizziness despite having done vestibular physiotherapy, he ignored this. Facebook groups were a much better resource than this ENT. I then got a second opinion from Mater Cochlear Implant team who advised I'm a great candidate for a cochlear implant and have the surgery planned. This man has a cochlear implant surgeon working next door who will perform my surgery. Clearly, he is not up to date with modern research about treatment options for single-sided deafness and it should be up to the patient to decide whether they want to down this path or not.

I’m always very conscious of who I allow to provide medical support, and from day one, Dr Howson won me over with his openess, gentle humour, professionalism and a clear understanding of the issue I was having with my blocked nose, deviated septum etc.

Being straight up in a very polite way, he advised me of what needed to be done, was very informative and gave me all the confidence in the world to have my surgery done.

Even the surgery day in the theatre started of relaxed, noticing how well loved he is by his peers and as I went to sleep after the anaesthetic, I know I had a smile on my face. I’m now recovering, been 4 days since the surgery.

Highly recommended.

Thanks you Conroy

Thank you to Dr Howson for his professionalism and determination to resolve the fungal infections I have been struggling with for many years but with no positive results from my GP. I suggest anyone who is suffering from the same type of condition to contact his lovely receptionist, who always remembers my name, and have your condition fixed by him.

I couldn't be happier with my septoplasty and turbine reduction performed by Dr Howson. He truly is a brilliant and rare surgeon who actually cares about his patients.

I had the good fortune to be treated by Dr Howson on several occasions. He was able to remedy persistent, unpleasant conditions I had in both ears. He was engaging, caring and professional. His obvious knowledge of his field and a gentle touch enabled my visits to be as pleasant and as beneficial as possible. Thankyou for going the extra mile with me, I appreciate your kindness very much.