Biography
Dr Henry Glennie is a highly experienced Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon with over five decades of clinical, surgical and medico-legal expertise across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has an established reputation in otology, hearing disorders, balance and vestibular conditions, paediatric ENT, and adult head and neck surgery.
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Dr Glennie also has extensive experience in medico-legal assessments for hearing and ENT-related conditions, providing expert reports for courts, insurers, legal firms and government agencies throughout Australia. His practice is recognised for independent, evidence-based medical opinion and clear, comprehensive assessments.
Clinical & Medico-Legal Expertise
Dr Glennie’s areas of expertise include:
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Disorders of hearing and balance
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Ear, nose and throat conditions across all age groups
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Facial trauma and reconstruction
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Paediatric otolaryngology
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Head and neck tumours
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Medico-legal ENT assessments (WorkCover, TAC, IME, Comcare and private legal firms)
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Independent medical examinations for hearing impairment, tinnitus and occupational noise exposure
Professional Background
Dr Glennie completed his MB ChB at the University of Otago in 1967 before undertaking advanced surgical training in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He later became a:
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Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Otolaryngology)
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Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Otolaryngology)
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He subsequently held clinical, academic and leadership roles across major hospitals in Auckland, London, Brighton, Cairns and Townsville, where he provided specialist ENT care, surgical services, teaching and training for medical staff.
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Dr Glennie has also served in numerous senior advisory and governance positions, including medical advisory committees, hospital boards and professional societies in both Australia and New Zealand.
Accreditations & Registrations
Dr Glennie is accredited as an independent medical examiner and assessor for:
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WorkSafe Victoria
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Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
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Return to Work South Australia
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Independent Medical Examiner (IME), Queensland
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WorkCover NSW and national legal firms
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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a specialist in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
He provides expert medico-legal opinions for hearing and ENT-related assessments across Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and New South Wales.
Guest Speaking & Conferences
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Health Conferences NZ 1987–1998
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University of Auckland Dept of General Practice
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National Radio appearances
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Telehealth Society keynotes
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“How will AI affect healthcare?” Melbourne Probus 2025