The Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine provides comprehensive  diagnosis and treatment for disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and head and neck. Serving more than 100,000 outpatients every year, our department is one of the region's most active centers for ENT and head and neck treatment—delivering advanced, patient-centered care to Jinhua and the surrounding areas.

Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment Services

Our department provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, from initial evaluation and precise diagnosis to surgical and non-surgical treatment, including:

· Microsurgery of the ear (otomicrosurgery)

· Treatment for vertigo and balance disorders

· Removal of tumors at the skull base (the area at the bottom of the skull)

· Head and neck cancer surgery with flap reconstruction and neck lymph node dissection

· Nerve decompression and repair

· Sleep apnea surgery

· Phonosurgery (surgery to improve the voice)

· Endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery for sinus and skull base conditions

· Reconstructive and cosmetic procedures for the ear and nose

Several of our techniques are recognized as leading in China, most notably:

· Removal of acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor on the hearing nerve)

· Surgery for pulsatile tinnitus (rhythmic ringing or whooshing in the ear)

· Minimally invasive repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks (fluid leaking from around the brain)

· Composite-flap reconstruction of the outer ear

Our Expert Team

Our team comprises 21 clinical and technical staff members, including:

· 1 master's supervisor

· 2 chief physicians

· 3 associate chief physicians

· 1 doctoral degree holder and 1 doctoral candidate

· 13 master's degree holders

Subspecialty Divisions

The department is organized into three well-established subspecialty divisions, supported by state-of-the-art equipment:

· Vertigo–Audiology and Otological Microsurgery (dizziness, hearing, and ear surgery)

· Laryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (throat and head and neck surgery)

· Rhinology and Endonasal Skull Base Surgery (nose and skull base surgery)

Individualized, Multidisciplinary Care

For complex and hard-to-treat conditions — including intractable vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), hearing loss, laryngopharyngeal reflux (acid reflux affecting the throat), vocal fold (vocal cord) lesions, allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies), and complex diseases of the sinuses, eye area, and skull base — we routinely bring together a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Care Close to Home

Through long-term collaboration with leading medical institutions across China, our department brings high-quality specialist care directly to patients in Jinhua and the surrounding region — so you can receive top-level treatment without traveling far. Our active research program and more than ten publications in international (SCI-indexed) journals help ensure that our clinical practice stays aligned with the latest medical evidence.

Welcoming International Patients

We warmly welcome international patients. Our team is dedicated to clear communication and a smooth, comfortable experience throughout your care journey—from your first consultation through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Please contact us to learn more about how we can support you.