ENT CLINICS - Key Persons
Dr Damien Phillips is an Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon with advanced training and special interest in a wide range of both Adult and Paediatric ENT conditions.
Dr Dan Robinson is an Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon who works at the Gold Coast University Hospital and in private group practice on the Gold Coast. He has a subspecialty interest in facial plastics and rhinology. Specifically his areas of focus are:
Dan was the founder of the Dacrocystorhinostomy clinic at the Gold Coast University Hospital. This clinic is done in conjunction with Dr Sharon Morris [Ophthalmologist] and involves seeing patients who are appropriate for endoscopic dacrocystorhinostomy as well as other orbital pathology which may be appropriate for an endoscopic approach.
Dr John O'Neill is a consulting surgeon who deals with disorders of the ear, nose and throat. In 1994 he graduated from Queensland University with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. Dr O'Neill then went on to study in the surgical field, specialising in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery.
Dr Tim Warren is a Queensland trained ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon who provides contemporary expert care for all ENT conditions in adults and children.
Dr Tim Warren is a Queensland trained and qualified Ear, Nose and Throat / Head and Neck Surgeon.
His particular interests include:
Head and Neck conditions
Skin Cancer
Paediatric ENT conditions including tonsils, ear/hearing issues
Sinus Disease/Rhinology including nasal obstruction/polyps/sinusitis
Laryngology/Disorders of the Voice
Dr Warren believes in comprehensive ENT care based on clear communication with up-to-date surgical practice tailored to each patient's specific needs. He prides himself on ensuring all his patients have a clear understanding of their condition and the anticipated management course. He enjoys providing ENT specialist care for both adults and children.
Dr Warren completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney in 2007. He was awarded his specialty qualification in 2018 following five years of advanced surgical training, with placements at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Gold Coast Hospital, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Queensland Children's Hospital (12 months), Toowoomba Hospital and others. His post-fellowship experience has included work as a private and public ENT Surgeon in Toowoomba. This period enabled further experience and skills in advanced head and neck and skin cancer pathology and nasal/sinus diseases. He was an active member of the Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and responsible for the training and teaching of trainee surgeons, junior doctors and medical students.
Dr Warren was awarded his PhD from the University of Queensland in 2017, undertaken whilst completing his surgical training. He was awarded a prestigious NHMRC PhD Scholarship, and his thesis investigated advanced skin cancer of the head and neck with nerve invasion under the supervision of Prof Benedict Panizza at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He has presented and published internationally and nationally including journal articles and a book chapter. This work contributed significantly to the understanding of an advanced form of skin cancer and has spawned many further projects and theses. He is an Associate Lecturer at the University of QLD.
His memberships include:
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
The Australian Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
The Australia and New Zealand Rhinologic Society
Dr Warren is excited to be commencing practice with ENT Clinics Tugun and contributing to the health needs of the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers community. He consults and operates privately through the John Flynn Private Hospital, Tugun. He and his wife are looking forward to raising their three daughters in one of the most beautiful parts of Australia.
Dr. Zenia Chow is an Australian dual fellowship trained Otolaryngologist (ENT) Head and Neck, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist. She was born and raised in Australia and completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with honours after obtaining a full academic scholarship at the University of Melbourne. Dr Chow was in the Dean's Honours list during her undergraduate studies. Initially, she began training in General Surgery in Victoria. Subsequently, she underwent ENT training in Perth, Western Australia and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2013.
Dr. Chow has extensive experience after com pleting 3 Clinical Fellowships. She completed a Facial Pla stic Surgery Fellowship recognis ed by the Australasian Academy of Facial Pla stic Surgery (AAFPS) in Perth. Following this, she completed Head and Neck and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowships at the University of Virginia, USA. In addition, she spent time furthering her skills with world leaders in Facial Plastic Surgery at the University of Washington, USA. In 2014 she was awarded the American Academy of Otolaryngology International Travel Grant and Perth Convention Centre Travel Grant. Dr Chow has also successfully passed the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery exam. She was awarded the second highest score out of all international candidates and following completion of this exam was fully qualified in Facial Plastic Surgery by the AAFPS. Dr Chow is the only surgeon in Victoria who has this qualification and completed a Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship.
Dr. Chow was involved in the Healthy Ears Indigenous Health Program in the Mallee District (Mildura) as part of the ‘Closing the Gap' initiative by the Federal Government. She finds this work rewarding and has used her experience during her training in the Kimberley to improve the lives of Indigenous children. Dr. Chow continues to provide Indigenous ENT outreach services to the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Dr. Chow enjoys all aspects of ENT and endeavours to provide excellent medical care. She is happy to see patients urgen tly and welcomes all enquiries about ENT conditions.
Dr Chow has strong interest in:
Nose job/Rhinoplasty - functional and cosmetic
Nasal airway/obstruction, sinusitis, septoplasty and sinus surgery
Skin Cancer of the Head & Neck including melanoma, reconstruction facial defects
Paediatric ENT - snoring, hearing loss, blocked nose, tonsils, adenoids, grommets
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - scar revision, nasa l trauma, eyelid/lip/ear surgery, facial rehabilitation after paralysis
Facial aesthetic surgery - otoplasty, brow lift, eyelid rejuvenation, facelift, facial implants, dermabrasion, chemical peel
Head & Neck Surgery - cancer, thyroid, parotid, submandibular gland