About Dr Joanna Walton

MBBS BSc.Med (Hons) MS FRACS

Ear Nose and Throat surgeon specialising in advanced ear surgery including cochlear implantation and paediatric ENT surgery

Dr Walton is a fellowship trained Ear Nose and Throat surgeon specialising in advanced ear surgery including cochlear implantation and paediatric ENT surgery.

Dr Walton graduated with honours from the University of New South Wales Medical program in 1998. She completed surgical training in ear nose and throat surgery and a Masters of Surgery at the University of Sydney.

Dr Walton completed further training in ear and hearing implantation surgery at the Otology and Skull Base unit in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This is a highly competitive international fellowship with a history of training Australia’s best ear surgeons.

Throughout her career, Dr Walton has been dedicated to high quality academic research and has published many articles in world renowned, peer reviewed journals. She has spoken at numerous national and international conferences in her areas of expertise.

Dr Walton is married with two children, in her spare time loves reading, spending time with friends, surfing and skiing.

Qualifications & Training

  • MBBS BSc (Med) (Hons) University of NSW

  • Master of Surgery University of Sydney (2005-2007)

  • FRACS (OHNS) 2009

  • Otology and Hearing Implant fellowship; Addenbrookes (Cambridge University Hospital) United Kingdom

Special Interests

  • Repair of a Perforated Eat Drum (Myringoplasty)

  • Repair of Ossicular Chain (Ossiculoplasty)

  • Stapes Surgery (stapedectomy)

  • Cholesteatoma                      

  • Eustachian Tube Surgery

  • Grommets

  • Hearing Implants

  • Paediatric Snoring & Sleep Apnoea