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About Us & Our Staff

Our History & Service

  • Melbourne ENT Group (MEG) are a dynamic and innovative ENT specialist and sub-specialist practice applying world’s best evidence and state-of-the-art techniques in the care of our patients.
  • All specialists are fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and have undergone further sub-specialist training both in Australia and Overseas.
  • Each surgeon provides consultation both in urban Melbourne, and rural Victoria.
  • Each surgeon holds both public and private hospital appointments, maximizing your access to best practice care.
  • Each surgeon actively participates in formal public and private hospital education programs for GPs, specialists, trainees and students, and informal General practice visits.
  • We are dedicated to maintaining active & supportive relationships with GPs and other specialists in each patients care team, and value the education we receive and are able to give one another.
  • Melbourne ENT Group is supported by a dedicated team of administrative, support and allied health staff.

Specific Services

Children
Our surgeons have extensive experience in the care of children of any age, with conditions ranging from simple nasal obstruction and ear effusions, to more complex airway obstruction and paediatric voice disorders.

We work closely with paediatric sleep physicians in the accurate diagnosis of sleep disordered breathing and other upper airway conditions.


Ear
Our surgeons diagnose and treat the complete range of acute and chronic ear conditions, from middle ear effusions and hearing loss to more advanced chronic ear disease. Our fellowship trained otologist has further expertise in advanced surgical ear care including mastoid surgery, hearing reconstruction and implantable hearing devices.

Nose
Our surgeons provide a complete assessment and range of treatment options, both medical and surgical, for functional nose and sinus conditions. We perform basic and advanced endoscopic sinus surgery using evidence-based modern techniques and world’s best practice. We provide a complete assessment of cosmetic and functional nasal deformities and perform basic and advanced Rhinoplasty. We work closely with allergists in the care of allergy related disorders to provide a complete care plan.

Throat
We employ state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques and instruments to perform assessment of common and unusual throat complaints. We also employ a wide-range of surgical techniques including laser and coblation technologies.

Voice, Airway & Swallowing
Our surgeons are able to provide state of the art assessment of conditions affecting the voice, upper airway or swallowing. From hoarseness, to cough, to difficulty swallowing and airway obstruction and tracheostomy care. We work closely with a team of speech pathologists. Our fellowship trained Laryngologist has further expertise and advanced diagnostic and treatment skills and resources in this field, working closely with the team at the Melbourne Voice Analysis Centre – www.mvac.com.au

Snoring & Sleep Apnoea
Working closely with a team of respiratory and sleep physicians, our surgeons are able to provide a full assessment of the various forms of snoring and sleep disorders. In the management of sleep disorders they are able to provide the best medical, lifestyle and surgical treatment options, as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Head & Neck
Our surgeons are able to provide complete assessment of any concerning head and neck lesion. They are able to offer surgery for benign glandular conditions, including thyroid disease, and other benign neck masses. They are also able to offer surgery for malignant head and neck disease. With a number of public and private appointments our surgeons have access to a wide variety of Head and Neck Cancer Multi-disciplinary services in Victoria, and thus any patient with a diagnosed malignant head and neck lesion can be referred to the best care setting for timely and multi-disciplinary care.

Hearing Tests & Hearing Aids:
We provide full service on-site Audiology testing for children and adults, including independent hearing aid and masking device fitment and advice through our partnership with Richmond Audiology – www.richmondaudiology.com.au

At Our Waverley consulting location we work closely with Mini Gupta at “All Ears Hearing” – an independent and highly skilled Audiology & Vestibular service – http://www.allearsinhearing.com.au

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Professional Team

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Dr Paul Paddle

Qualifications: MBBS(hons), FRACS, MPH, PGrad Dip Anat
Sub-Specialty Interests: Professional Voice, Airway & Swallowing, Snoring & Sleep Apnoea
Urban Consulting Locations: Richmond, Waverley, Hampton
Rural Consulting Locations: Swan Hill, Mildura
Publications: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Paddle
Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-paddle

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Mr Guillermo Hurtado

Dr Guillermo Hurtado

Qualifications: B.Med, ORL(Hons), FRACS
Sub-Specialty Interests: Otology, Paediatric ENT
Urban Consulting Locations: Richmond, Waverley, Malvern

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Dr Ryan De Freitas

Qualifications: MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, MRCS, DOHNS, FRACS
Sub-Specialty Interests: Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Surgery
Urban Consulting Locations: Richmond, Waverley, Hampton
Rural Consulting Locations: Swan Hill

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Dr Halina Mann

Qualifications: MBBS, BMedSci, PGrad Dip Anat, FRACS
Sub-Specialty Interests: Rhinology, Paediatric ENT
Urban Consulting Locations: Richmond

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Dr Fiona Hill

Qualifications: MBBS (hons), B.Med.Sci (Hons), FRACS (OHNS)
Sub-Specialty Interests: Paediatric ENT, Otology and Hearing disorders, Sinus Surgery, Rhinology
Urban Consulting Locations: Richmond

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Dr An Pham

Qualifications: MBBS, B.Med.Sci (Hons), PGradDipSurgAnat, FRACS (OHNS)
Sub-Specialty Interests: Rhinology, Sinus Surgery, Paediatric ENT
Urban Consulting Locations: Mount Waverley

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Dr Lucy Matthews

Qualifications: BA/BSc (Hons - Genetics), MBBS, PGrad Dip Anat, FRACS
Sub-Specialty Interests: Voice, Airway & Swallowing, Allergy, Nasal obstruction and Sinus disease, Paediatric and Adult Snoring and Sleep disorders
Urban Consulting Locations: Richmond, Waverley

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Kay Perkins

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Practice Manager

Vanessa Bianchi

Position
Theatre Bookings Officer
Administrative Support

Olivia Lappin

Position
Administrative Support

Jessica Hiscox

Position
Administrative Support

Laura Wong

Position
Audiologist

Meg Miklosvary

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Audiologist, Clinical Director Richmond Audiology

Nicole Reinisch

Position
Audiologist

ENT Service Locations

We Consult and Operate at a number of different locations throughout Victoria.

Consulting At:

Epworth Medical Centre (Richmond)
  • Address
    173 Lennox Street,
    Richmond VIC 3121
  • Phone 1300 952 808
  • Fax 03 9429 3627

Waverley Private Hospital (Mount Waverley)
  • Address
    343-357 Blackburn Road
    Mount Waverley VIC 3149
  • Phone (03) 9881 7700
  • Fax (03) 9803 9611

Linacre Private Hospital (Hampton)
  • Address
    12 Linacre Road
    Hampton VIC
    3188
  • Phone 1300-952-808
  • Fax (03) 9429-3627

Cabrini Malvern Private Hospital (Malvern)
  • Address
    181-183 Wattletree Rd,
    Malvern VIC 3144
  • Phone (03) 9508 1222
  • Fax (03) 9508 1098

Country Hearing Care (Swan Hill)
  • Address
    21 High St,
    Swan Hill VIC 3585
  • Phone 1300-952-808
  • Fax (03) 9012-4293

Country Hearing Care (Mildura)
  • Address
    201-203 Ontario Avenue
    Mildura VIC 3500
  • Phone 1300-952-808
  • Fax (03) 9012-4293

Operating At:

Epworth Hospital (Richmond)
  • Address
    89 Bridge Rd,
    Richmond VIC 3121
  • Phone (03) 9426 6666
  • Fax 03 8768 4255

Waverley Private Hospital (Mount Waverley)
  • Address
    343-357 Blackburn Road
    Mount Waverley VIC 3149
  • Phone (03) 9881 7700
  • Fax (03) 9803 9611

Linacre Private Hospital (Hampton)
  • Address
    12 Linacre Road
    Hampton VIC
    3188
  • Phone 1300-952-808
  • Fax (03) 9429-3627

Cabrini Malvern Private Hospital (Malvern)
  • Address
    181-183 Wattletree Rd,
    Malvern VIC 3144
  • Phone (03) 9508 1222
  • Fax (03) 9508 1098

Swan Hill District Hospital (Swan Hill)

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