Dr Philip Michael MBBCh, DLO, FRCS(Ed) (ORL-HNS), FRACS, MEd

Qualifications & Training:

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS(Ed))

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

• Masters degree in Education (MEd)

• Advanced training in rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery in Australia and internationally

Professional Appointments:

• ENT Surgeon at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne

• ENT Surgeon at Western Health, Melbourne

• Honorary Senior Fellow, University of Melbourne

• Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Monash University

• Member, Academy of Surgical Educators (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons)

• Fellow of the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

Areas of Expertise:

• Rhinoplasty (cosmetic and functional)

• Revision rhinoplasty

• Advanced endoscopic sinus surgery

• Image-guided sinus surgery with navigation technology

• Paediatric ENT conditions

• Orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease

• CSF leak repair

• Balloon sinuplasty

Research & Publications: Dr Michael is actively involved in research, has presented at international conferences, and published multiple research articles. He coordinates current research through junior doctors and has been a supervisor previously for post graduate students at Melbourne University.

Teaching and presentations: With his background in post graduate education studies, Dr Michael has been an invited lecturer presenting to medical students, doctors in training to be specialists, nursing and allied health staff. This affords him the opportunity to share the experience and knowledge he has gained through decades of practice in his specialty. He continues his teaching activities through both the public hospital environments of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear and Western Health Hospital networks and the private setting of Cabrini Health.

Philosophy of Care: Dr Michael feels that education and research are key foundations that enhance medicine and help maintain and improve clinical skills. He believes in thoroughly educating patients about their conditions and involving them in treatment decisions.

Dr Brent Uren MBBS, FRACS

Qualifications & Training:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

• Two years of formal Fellowship training in Rhinology, Skull Base Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery at internationally-renowned institutions

• Over two decade of experience as a qualified FRACS specialist

Professional Appointments:

• ENT Surgeon at The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne

• ENT Surgeon at Monash Medical Centre, Melbourne

• Private practice at Peninsula ENT, Frankston

• Melbourne Nose and Sinus, Hawthorn East

Areas of Expertise:

• Advanced rhinology and sinus surgery

• Skull base surgery

• Endoscopic approaches to skull base lesions and tumors

• Eosinophilic sinusitis

• Complex nasal polyp surgery

• Head and neck surgery

Patient Care Excellence: Dr Uren is known as a highly skilled, competent surgeon with an excellent bedside manner and compassionate approach to patient care. He is committed to his patients' welfare and well-being.

Special Interest in advanced sinus disorders: Dr Uren has particular expertise in treating patients with complex sinus conditions, including those with eosinophilic sinusitis