Where can I have ear wax removed near Hammersmith?

Drummond Hearing provides private microsuction at Visit Health, 1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG, a few minutes east of Hammersmith. The same service is also available at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital on Cromwell Road.

How much is microsuction in Hammersmith?

Ear wax removal is £120. That includes the ear examination, video otoscopy before and after, and removal where it is clinically appropriate.

Is the Blythe Road clinic easy to reach from Hammersmith?

Yes. It is a 5–10 minute drive from Hammersmith Broadway along Hammersmith Road, one stop on the Overground to Kensington Olympia followed by a short walk, or a straightforward bus ride towards Kensington High Street.

Can wax be removed from both ears in one appointment?

Usually, yes. Both ears are checked first and can normally be treated during the same appointment. An ear that is clear will not be treated unnecessarily.

What if my blocked ear is not caused by wax?

The video otoscopy examination helps identify when wax is not the full explanation. If hearing remains reduced after the canal is clear, a full hearing assessment can check the middle and inner ear.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You can book directly online, by phone or via WhatsApp. No GP referral or membership is required.

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Ear wax removal near Hammersmith

If your ear feels blocked, sounds are muffled or a hearing aid is whistling or cutting out, wax may be the cause. Drummond Hearing offers private microsuction minutes from Hammersmith at Visit Health on Blythe Road, with direct vision throughout the procedure.

The appointment is usually around 30 minutes. We check both ears first, explain what we can see and only remove wax when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Book microsuction Call 020 7139 5186

Usually around 30 minutes · Video otoscopy before and after · No GP referral needed

A dry, direct approach

See what is happening inside the ear

Microsuction removes wax with a fine suction probe while the ear canal is viewed directly. It is a controlled, dry procedure: no water is pushed into the ear and no instrument is used without the clinician being able to see where it is.

At Drummond Hearing, video otoscopy is used before treatment to check whether wax is actually the cause of the blockage and after treatment to confirm the canal is clear. You can see the images on screen and ask questions as we go.

The aim is not to remove wax at any cost. If the examination suggests infection, a perforation, significant inflammation or another issue that should be assessed medically, we will explain that and recommend the safest next step.

Microsuction without water
Video otoscopy before and after
Treatment only when it is clinically appropriate
One-to-one appointment with Scott Drummond

The appointment

What happens when you arrive

1
We talk through the blocked feeling, pain, hearing change, previous ear problems and any relevant medical history.
2
Both ears are examined with video otoscopy. We show you what we can see and decide whether removal is appropriate.
3
Wax is loosened and removed carefully with microsuction, with pauses whenever you need them. Both ears can normally be treated in the same visit.
4
The canals and eardrums are checked again. We explain what was found, what to expect over the next day or two and whether a hearing test would be useful.

A sensible clinical decision

When ear wax needs removing — and when it does not

Ear wax is normal and protective. It only needs removing when it is causing symptoms, blocking an examination or interfering with a hearing aid. Trying to create a completely wax-free ear can irritate the canal and encourage more problems.

Common reasons to be assessed

• A blocked, muffled or underwater feeling
• A new reduction in hearing in one or both ears
• Ear discomfort, itchiness or a feeling of pressure
• A hearing aid whistling, cutting out or not fitting properly
• Wax preventing a clinician from seeing the eardrum

When another assessment comes first

Severe pain, discharge, bleeding, marked dizziness, a sudden hearing loss or a history of ear surgery needs careful assessment. Wax can sometimes be blamed for symptoms that have another cause. If your hearing is still reduced after the canal is clear, a full hearing assessment can separate ear-canal blockage from middle-ear or inner-ear hearing loss.

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Where to find us

Microsuction in Kensington and West London

Choose whichever clinic is easiest for you. Both are private clinical settings with the same one-to-one care.

Bupa Cromwell Hospital, Kensington

164–178 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0TU

Convenient for Kensington, Chelsea, South Kensington, Earl’s Court and Knightsbridge.

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Visit Health, West London

1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG

Convenient for Brook Green, Hammersmith, Fulham, Shepherd’s Bush and Holland Park.

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Minutes from Hammersmith Broadway

Visit Health at 1 Blythe Road sits in Brook Green, immediately east of Hammersmith. It is a short journey from Hammersmith Broadway, Shepherd's Bush, Barons Court and West Kensington. If the hospital clinic is easier, the same service is also available at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital on Cromwell Road.

We welcome patients from Hammersmith, Brook Green, Shepherd's Bush, Barons Court, West Kensington, Fulham, and surrounding areas.

Tube

Hammersmith station runs direct to Earl's Court for the Cromwell clinic. Kensington Olympia is one stop on the Overground from Shepherd's Bush.

Overground

Kensington Olympia is one stop from Shepherd's Bush and a few minutes' walk from Blythe Road.

By car

5–10 minutes to Blythe Road along Hammersmith Road; 15–20 minutes to the Cromwell via Warwick Road.

Nearby

Patients travel from Hammersmith, Brook Green, Shepherd's Bush, Barons Court, West Kensington and Fulham.

Common questions about microsuction

Where can I have ear wax removed near Hammersmith?: Drummond Hearing provides private microsuction at Visit Health, 1 Blythe Road, London W14 0HG, a few minutes east of Hammersmith. The same service is also available at the Bupa Cromwell Hospital on Cromwell Road.
How much is microsuction in Hammersmith?: Ear wax removal is £120. That includes the ear examination, video otoscopy before and after, and removal where it is clinically appropriate.
Is the Blythe Road clinic easy to reach from Hammersmith?: Yes. It is a 5–10 minute drive from Hammersmith Broadway along Hammersmith Road, one stop on the Overground to Kensington Olympia followed by a short walk, or a straightforward bus ride towards Kensington High Street.
Can wax be removed from both ears in one appointment?: Usually, yes. Both ears are checked first and can normally be treated during the same appointment. An ear that is clear will not be treated unnecessarily.
What if my blocked ear is not caused by wax?: The video otoscopy examination helps identify when wax is not the full explanation. If hearing remains reduced after the canal is clear, a full hearing assessment can check the middle and inner ear.
Do I need a GP referral?: No. You can book directly online, by phone or via WhatsApp. No GP referral or membership is required.

Book your ear wax assessment

A careful ear examination and microsuction appointment with video otoscopy before and after. £120 for ear wax removal, with no referral required.

Usually 30 minutes
Wednesdays & Friday mornings
Kensington & West London
No GP referral needed

Book wax removal 020 7139 5186

Not sure whether you need wax removal or a hearing test? Contact the clinic or call 020 7139 5186.