Nose and sinus research — from Sydney to the world
Led by Professor Richard Harvey, the Sydney Rhinology Research Group investigates how nose and sinus disease is best understood, classified, and treated — and shares that work openly with the international surgical community.
Research you CAN measure.
Our approach.. Every research question we investigate originates in clinical practice — in the patients we see, the diseases we treat, and the gaps between what current evidence tells us and what our patients actually need..
WHAT WE WORK ON.
Research Themes
Our research spans three core themes — each originating in clinical practice and generating evidence that shapes how rhinologic disease is understood and treated internationally.
VISIT SYDNEY
Come and See How We Work
Since 2024, our Observer Program has included 70 past and upcoming observers from 23 countries and regions. Observers join us in clinic, in theatre, and in our research meetings. They come to see what a research-active rhinology practice looks like when the evidence and the clinical work are genuinely integrated.
OBSERVER PROGRAM
Visiting Sydney
Observers are welcome year-round. Most spend four to six weeks with us in clinic, theatre, and research meetings. Many time their visit to coincide with our annual International FESS Course in Sydney.
CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP
Sydney Rhinology Fellowship
Our formal year-long fellowship is conducted through the American Rhinologic Society SF Match program — one position per year, shared across five surgeons.
GET INVOLVED.
Work With Us
Whether you are a surgeon interested in visiting Sydney, a researcher seeking collaboration, a trainee considering the fellowship, or a patient seeking a consultation — we would love to hear from you.
Observer Program
Surgeons from around the world are welcome to spend time with our group year-round. Contact Ms Charlotte Chan to check availability and coordinate dates.
Clinical Fellowship
Our formal year-long fellowship is matched through the American Rhinologic Society SF Match program. One position per year.
Research Collaboration
We welcome enquiries from researchers and clinicians seeking collaboration across our three core research themes.
Patient Referrals
Prof. Harvey’s clinic is based in Darlinghurst, Sydney. GP and specialist referrals welcome. Register online for a consultation
Nose and sinus research — from Sydney to the world.
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Septal Perforation Repair Has Come a Long Way: Why Closure Is No Longer Enough
Modern septal perforation repair has moved beyond simply closing a hole. Healthy mucosa, vascularised reconstruction, free mucosal grafts and careful...Read more -
Central Compartment Atopic Disease (CCAD): The Defining Clinical Features
CCAD is not simply a characteristic pattern on sinus CT. Its defining features are an allergic clinical history and central...Read more -
Fungal Ball of the Sinuses: Treat the Failed Sinus, Not Just the Fungus
Fungal balls of the maxillary and sphenoid sinuses are not the primary disease. They are markers of failed mucociliary clearance...Read more
GET IN TOUCH.
Contact Us
For observer program enquiries contact Charlotte Chan at Charlotte@sydneyentclinic.com — For all other enquiries contact Prof. Harvey at richard@sydneyentclinic.com
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