DR NICHOLAS PHILLIPS

Nick is known for his empathetic approach and dedication to patient education. He has a strong interest in;

• Paediatric ENT:
  • Recurrent tonsillitis
  • Snoring / sleep apnoea (including persistent cases following adenotonsillectomy)
  • Nasal blockage and mouth breathing
  • Ear infections
  • Hearing loss / speech delay
  • Sinus disease
  • Salivary gland disease
• Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea
  • Treatment of nasal obstruction/blocked nose including functional rhinoplasty (nose job)
  • Soft tissue and skeletal palatal surgery
  • Tongue and pharyngeal surgery

• Adult sinus disease
  • Chronic sinusitis
  • Sinonasal polyposis
• Head & Neck Surgery
  • Thyroid/Parathyroid disease
  • Submandibular disease
  • Head and Neck oncology
• Otology
  • Ear drum perforation
  • Exostosis (surfer’s ear)

An Australian fellowship trained Otolaryngologist (ENT) Head and Neck Surgeon, Nick was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast and obtained his Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) and subsequently his Medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2012.

After attaining Fellowship in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery from the Royal Australian College of Surgeons he went on to complete subspecialty training in Snoring and Sleep Apnoea for children and adults with world renowned Professor Stuart MacKay in Wollongong. During this time he received additional training in advanced sinus surgery and thyroid/parathyroid surgery.

Nick is actively involved in clinical research. He completed his Masters of Surgery at the University of Sydney in 2019 and was awarded a high distinction for his dissertation in thyroid cancer. Nick was awarded the Frank Szallasi research prize during his ENT training. He has authored multiple international publications, been an invited speaker on the topic of sleep apnoea and presented at the national and international level. Nick has also been an investigator in several device trials for obstructive sleep apnoea.

As a senior lecturer within the faculty of Medicine at the University of Queensland, Nick is committed to educating the next generation of medical professionals. His passion for medical education extends to mentoring junior doctors and training ENT registrars. Nick has also received an Outstanding teaching Award from the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Nick’s goal is to provide the highest level of care to all his patients in all aspects of ENT, Head and Neck Surgery. Nick believes in the importance of clear communication and sensitivity to all issues affecting patients and cares deeply about their outcomes. Nick has public appointments at Gold Coast University and Tweed Valley Hospital and attends multidisciplinary head and neck cancer clinics.

Qualifications

• Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Jan 2023)
• Masters of Surgery – awarded high distinction (2019)
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2012)
• Bachelor of Science (2008)

Professional Memberships

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Australian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
• International surgical sleep society
• Australasian Sleep Society