
Dr Catherine Banks
Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base · Paediatric and Adult General ENT
MBChB, FRACS (ORL-HNS), NHMRC grant holder, PhD candidate at UNSW.
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If your appointment is at My-ENT, 135 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD — you are in the right place.
A referral from your GP or specialist is required to book an appointment with our surgeons.
Subspecialties
Our Team

Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base · Paediatric and Adult General ENT
MBChB, FRACS (ORL-HNS), NHMRC grant holder, PhD candidate at UNSW.
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Sleep surgery, rhinology, skull base
MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Otorhinolaryngologist), triple fellowship certified.
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Otology, general and paediatric ENT
MBChB, FRACS (OHNS), otology fellowship at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney.
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Complex otology and auditory implants
FRACS (ORL-HNS), advanced fellowship-trained in complex otology and lateral skull base surgery.
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Nurse practitioner
Master of Nursing, Sydney University, Head and Neck / Rhinology Nurse Practitioner.
Read profileFind your pathway
Persistent sinus symptoms with a pathway through assessment, imaging review, and treatment planning.
Support for ongoing blocked nose and smell changes with medical and surgical options where appropriate.
Assessment options for new and chronic hearing change in adults and children.
Review pathways for recurrent ear infections and related hearing or pain concerns.
Clear next steps for snoring and sleep-disordered breathing concerns in adults and children.
Consultation pathways for repeated infections and throat-related quality-of-life concerns.
Why My-ENT
My-ENT brings together fellowship-trained ENT surgeons who have completed advanced training at some of the world's leading institutions — including Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust London, Duke University, and Singapore General Hospital. Every surgeon in the practice holds a public appointment at a tertiary hospital, a recognised marker of professional standing within the specialty.
Beyond credentials, My-ENT is a practice defined by its commitment to academic medicine. Our surgeons contribute to surgical education, hold examiner appointments with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and pursue active research programs in their subspecialty disciplines. When you are referred to My-ENT, you are seen by someone who does not only practise at the frontier of their field — they help define it.
Location
My-ENT
Suite 303, Level 3, BMA House, 135 Macquarie Street, Sydney CBD NSW 2000
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Reviews reproduced verbatim from Google.
No reviews have been edited or selectively omitted.
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr Catherine Banks and Nurse Practitioner Justine Oates for the outstanding care I received. From the very beginning, both of you showed such professionalism, kindness, and genuine concern for my wellbeing. Dr Banks, your expertise and precision have made a material difference in my breathing, which has truly transformed my daily life. Justine, your support, reassurance, and attentive care throughout the process made me feel comfortable and confident every step of the way. Together, you created an experience that was not only medically effective but also deeply compassionate. I can now breathe freely, and the improvement has been life-changing. I feel incredibly fortunate to have been under your care, and I would wholeheartedly recommend your team to anyone seeking exceptional ENT treatment.”
Jonah S
Dr Catherine Banks · Google Review
“Wholeheartedly recommend and endorse Dr Lyndon Chan. He saw my 7 year old son at short notice and was caring, understanding and saw to every one of my child's needs. And he was outstanding, both in the way he dealt with me and my wife (and was even cognisant of the different ways that Dad and Mum may interpret the same medical situation), but most importantly — Dr Chan took the time to explain to my son (in terms that he could understand), exactly what he was doing, what he was looking for and the path forward. My son left the appointment happy, content and I could tell that he felt like a huge weight was lifted off his young shoulders. Cannot recommend Dr Chan highly enough.”
Richard Wong
Dr Lyndon Chan · Google Review
“Earlier this year, I underwent surgery for a large skull base meningioma, a complex procedure performed jointly by Dr. Banks and a neurosurgeon. Thanks to their exceptional skill and expertise, the surgery was a great success. Before the operation, I was losing vision in my right eye, but since the procedure, I have regained my sight. Throughout the entire process Dr. Banks, nurse Justine, Michelle, and her team have been nothing short of amazing. They were consistently responsive, reliable, and caring, making a challenging journey much easier to navigate. Dr. Banks is not only a highly skilled surgeon but also such a compassionate doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I felt truly cared for as a patient, and I am so grateful for her expertise and support. I would highly recommend Dr. Banks.”
Akemi
Dr Catherine Banks · Google Review
“Dr Banks is an incredible surgeon who is skilful, compassionate and caring. She recently corrected my significantly deviated septum and I am very happy with the result — 'I can breathe again.' Justine her nurse goes out of her way to ensure you are comfortable and taken care of. I cannot recommend Dr Banks highly enough.”
Craig Horwitz
Dr Catherine Banks · Google Review
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