Assoc Prof Nirmal Patel (ENT Surgeon)
- Name
- Assoc Prof Nirmal Praful Patel
- Qualifications
- MBBS University of Sydney 1992
- Occupation
- Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
- Gender
- Male
- Medical Specialties
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Links
- http://surgeons.org/profile/assoc-prof-nirmal-patel
- https://hillsent.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 9439 1199
- Fax
- 02 8824 8414
Special Interests: Minimally Invasive (Endoscopic) Ear Surgery for Cholesteatoma and Chronic Ear Infection, Eustachian Tube Surgery, Cochlear Implant and Lateral Skull Base Surgery
Other interests: Childrens ENT Surgery, The Blocked Nose
Nirmal grew up in Newcastle and moved to Sydney for Medical School. He graduated from medical school with honours from the University of Sydney and completed his ENT Training in 2002 graduating from the New South Wales ENT Training programme. Nirmal then completed a higher degree in surgery (a Master of Surgery) with training at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and New York University, USA under the guidance of Professor Anil Lalwani. His Master of Surgery Thesis was undertaken in Gene and Stem Cell Therapy of the Inner Ear. Following this period Nirmal undertook his second post training sub-speciality period with Professor Clough Shelton (the President-Elect of the American Neuro-otology Society) learning advanced ear surgery at the University of Utah, USA.
Since returning back to Australia Nirmal has:
- Founded and is the director of the Kolling Deafness Research Centre, with his lab located at North Shore Hospital, Sydney. The lab is focused on advancing minimally invasive (key hole) ear surgery for cholesteatoma, chronic ear disease and eustachian tube surgery.
- Nirmal was Australia’s first elected member and contributor to the International Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery, which seeks to advance the technique of minimally invasive ear surgery around the world.
- Nirmal is also one of the founding members of the Sydney Endoscopic Ear Surgery (SEES) Research group, Australia’s first dedicated research group on minimally invasive ear surgery techniques.
- Along with the SEES group runs an International Surgical Fellowship on Endoscopic Ear Surgery with the fellow located at Nirmal’s lab at the Kolling Deafness Research Centre.
- Is invited faculty and tutor at Endoscopic Ear Surgery courses and meetings around the world including Italy, Scotland, Japan, Dubai, Sharjah and the USA
- Committee member for the Indigenous Health Committee for the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.
- Runs regular Indigenous Outreach services to Western NSW.
- Nirmal has presented at 53 National or international meetings, written 35 journal articles and 5 book chapters in major ENT Text books. His authorship interest is in Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Eustachian tube, Cholesteatoma and Lateral Skull Base Surgery.
In his spare time Nirmal enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys. Nirmal is also keen on photography, design and loves skiing.
- Hospital Affiliations
- North Shore Private Hospital
- Macquarie University Hospital
- Norwest Private Hospital
- Hunters Hill Private Hospital
- Lakeview Private Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Sydney Hills ENT Clinic - Lower North Shore
- Sydney Hills ENT Clinic - Northwest
- Affiliated Organisations
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ASOHNS)
- Populations Treated
- Children
- Adult
- Topics
- Ear Surgery
- Minimally Invasive (Endoscopic) Ear Surgery
- Cochlear Implant
- Skull Base Surgery
- Paediatric ENT Surgery
- Foreign Aid
- Otology & Neurotology
- Outreach
- Paediatrics
Practice Locations
NSW
- Sydney Hills ENT Clinic - Lower North Shore
- Address
- Ascent Building
Suite 114b Lvl 1
40 Yeo Street
Neutral Bay NSW 2089
Australia
- Phone
- 02 9439 1199
- Fax
- 02 8824 8414
- Sydney Hills ENT Clinic - Northwest
- Address
- Westpac Building
Suite A12 Lvl 1
24 – 32 Lexington Drive
Bella Vista NSW 2153
Australia
- Phone
- 02 8882 9477
- Fax
- 02 8824 8414
