Nelson Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

Dr Sean Chan FRACS. Sean is an Australasian trained specialist Otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat surgeon). He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgery and a graduate of The University of Otago. He provides extensive and tailored treatment for facial skin cancer, plastic reconstructive surgery for the nose and advanced sinus surgery. He has expertise in managing a wide range of ear, nose and throat conditions affecting individuals of all ages.

Specialities

Facial Plastic Surgery

Facial plastic surgery is performed to reconstruct or reshape structures in the head and neck.

I have specialised expertise in functional and cosmetic nasal surgery (rhinoplasty). If the nasal deviation and blockage is due to injury, ACC may cover the treatment.

Facial skin cancers can be disfiguring and difficult to deal with. I have extensive experience managing complex facial skin cancers and providing aesthetic reconstruction..

Ear

Middle ear disease, such as glue ear, is a common paediatric problem. Many children benefit from grommets and sometimes removal of the adenoids. We also manage a wide variety of other ear conditions such a hearing loss and perforated eardrums.

Nose

Nasal blockage can not only be frustrating but may also have adverse effects on your health if it leads to breathing difficulties while sleeping or sleep apnoea.

Straightening the nose and strengthening the nasal skeleton can help address these issues.

Recurring nasal infection, allergy and nasal polyps can lead to tiredness, nasal blockage and loss of the sense of smell among other symptoms. These conditions may benefit from specialised endoscopic sinus surgery.

Throat & Neck

Problems of the throat can be a very troublesome and worrying. Tonsillitis, throat irritation and hoarseness are common conditions. Often, a thorough examination and endoscopy can diagnose the problem, guide treatment and provide reassurance.

Lumps and bumps in the Head and Neck region can be due to many causes. These require thorough inspection of the ears, nose and throat for proper management.