Dr BRETT LEAVERS
Otolaryngologist (ENT) Head and Neck Surgeon
BSc, MBBS, FRACS (ORL-HNS)
Dr. Brett Leavers is an Australian trained Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon) and Head and Neck Surgeon based in Sydney.
Dr Leavers has a Medical Science degree from Sydney University and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) from Flinders University, South Australia. He completed his Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgical training in New South Wales, furthering this with an advanced surgical fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.
Dr Leavers is heavily involved in the teaching of the next generation of medical specialists in his field. He has published in various journals and presented his work at conferences in Australia and overseas. He has a passion for patient safety and advocacy sitting on various committees that focus on improving the delivery of quality healthcare to patients.
You can see Dr Leavers in private and public healthcare settings. He has appointments at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith, St George Private Hospital and Hunters Hill Private Hospital. He serves as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney.
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
Although trained in all areas of Ear, Nose & Throat, Head & Neck surgery, Dr. Leavers has a specialised interest in the following surgical procedures.
AIRWAY RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Airway reconstruction is a surgical treatment for laryngeal or tracheal stenosis, which refers to a narrowing of the voice box or windpipe.
tHYROID SURGERY
Thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of part or all of your thyroid gland. This may be required due to cancer, non-cancerous enlargement (Goitre) or due to overactivity (Grave’s Disease).
Head & NECK Cancer
Head and Neck Surgery encompasses a broad range of procedures from complex large cancer operations requiring reconstruction to removal of small skin lesions from the head or face.
PARATHYROID SURGERY
Surgery for the Parathyroid glands is required when they become overactive and enlarged, a condition called hyperparathyroidism. It is most frequently due to a single enlarged gland (Parathyroid Adenoma), but may be due to multiple glands.
salivary gland surgery
Surgery for the salivary glands may be required to remove cancer, non-cancerous masses, salivary glands which frequently become infected or inflamed or rarely for other benign conditions.
LOCATIONS &
HOSPITAL ACCREDITATIONS
Dr Leavers sees patients for consultations in Sydney at the ENT Specialist Centre in Darlinghurst and Sydney Specialists Suites in Rozelle.
Dr Leavers operates at the Sydney hospitals listed below.
SYDNEY LOCATIONS
ENT Specialist Centre
Suite 1008
Level 10, St Vincents Clinic
438 Victoria St
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
(02) 9037 6373
Sydney Specialist Suites
670B Darling St
Rozelle NSW 2039
(02) 8382 6010
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS
Dr Brett Leavers is a current and qualified member of the following professional associations.
