Nose and sinus research — from Sydney to the world
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
More than fifty surgeons from around the world have spent time with our group over the past two years — observing 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 fivesurgeons.
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 at sydneyentclinic.com/patient-registration
Nose and sinus research — from Sydney to the world.
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Nose Picking and Septal Perforations: Why Crusting Keeps Coming Back
Nose picking is common and usually harmless. But in patients with chronic septal crusting, septal ulceration, septal perforation or early...Read more -
Bloodless Sinus Surgery: How Surgeons Improve the Endoscopic Field
A clear surgical field is central to safe and complete endoscopic sinus surgery. Bleeding degrades orientation, prolongs surgery and can...Read more -
Blocked Nose, Normal Airflow: When Nasal Surgery May Be Low Value
A blocked nose is not always a surgically correctable airway problem. The inferior turbinates are dynamic vascular structures, and symptoms...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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