Assoc Prof Kelvin Kong (ENT Surgeon)
- Name
- Assoc Prof Kelvin Matthew Kong
- Qualifications
- MBBS University of New South Wales 1999
- FRACS 2007
- Occupation
- Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
- Gender
- Male
- Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Links
- http://www.hunterent.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 4952 8226
- Fax
- 02 4965 5684
Kelvin graduated from the University of NSW in 1999. He embarked on his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst and pursued a surgical career, completing resident medical officer and registrar positions at various attachments. Along the way, his has been privileged in serving the urban, rural and remote communities.
He was awarded his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007. Once completed he pursued further training in Paediatric ENT surgery, being grateful and honored by his fellowship at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne in 2007-8.
He is now practising in Newcastle (Awabakal Country) as a board certified Surgeon specializing in Paediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery (Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery). He has joined an outstanding group of surgeons at Hunter ENT and together they provide a varied comprehensive practice. He has a very broad adult and paediatric Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology practice, whilst having special interests in Paediatric Airway, Adult and Paediatric Cochlear Implantation, Voice and Swallow disorders and Head & Neck Cancer management.
He is an active member of RACS and ASOHNS, serving on the Indigenous Health and Fellowship Services Committee’s. He is a board member of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE). He has published articles and presented on a variety of ear, nose and throat conditions as well as Indigenous health issues both nationally and internationally. He is active in reviewing articles for publication, lecturing and teaching allied health professional, medical students at several universities and both unaccredited and advanced medical and surgical trainees.
Kelvin hails from the Worimi people of Port Stephens, north of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Being surrounded by health, he has always championed for the improvement of health and education. Complementing his practice as a surgeon, he is kept grounded by his family, who are the strength and inspiration to him, remaining involved in numerous projects and committees to help give back to the community.
- Affiliated Clinics
- Hunter ENT
- Affiliated Organisations
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA)
- Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ASOHNS)
- Topics
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Children Surgery
- Laryngology
- Medico-legal
- Oncology
- Otology
- Rhinology
- Rural Health
- Indigenous Health
Practice Locations
Newcastle
- NPH Med Suites
- Address
- Paediatric and Adult Otolaryngology
Suite 1.6 Lookout Rd
New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
Australia
- Hunter ENT
- Address
- Newcastle Private Specialist Centre
Suite 1.6 26 Lookout Rd
New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
Australia
- Phone
- (02) 49655411
- Fax
- (02) 49655684
