Doctors Bio’s
Dr Sarah Morrison
MBBS(Hons), FRACS Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Dr Sarah Morrison is a tertiary qualified paediatric Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon. She undertook all
of her training in Victoria and is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
After qualifying to become an ENT Surgeon, Sarah undertook further study in paediatric ENT as an
ENT fellow at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Melbourne. Now, Sarah is a consultant at RCH
within the ENT unit. She has also spent time observing practices within other paediatric ENT units
internationally.
Her particular interests are children, however, she enjoys treating all aspects of Ear Nose and
Throats (including adults). Currently Sarah divides her time between work at RCH public, ENT at the
Kids, and bringing up her own children.
Dr Caroline Ryan
BMedSc (1st Class Hons), MB BS(Hons), DLO (Eng), MRCS (Eng), FRACS
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon
Clinical Interests
Paediatric ENT Surgery, General Adult ENT Surgery, Functional Rhinology, Sleep and Snoring Surgery.
Background
Dr Ryan completed her undergraduate medical degree at the University of Adelaide and
subsequently trained in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in London and Melbourne.
She obtained her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2007. Dr Ryan went on
to undertake further subspecialty training in Paediatric Ear Nose and Throat Surgery in Auckland
New Zealand.
Dr Ryan is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a Member of the Australian
Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Ltd (ASOHNS) and the Australian and New Zealand
Society of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ANZSPO).
Dr Ryan maintains her ongoing Continuing Professional Development through regular attendance at
Conferences and Courses around the world. She sits on Hospital Committees and is closely involved
in the ongoing education of medical students, residents, ENT Trainees and other medical colleagues.
Principles and Practice
Dr Caroline Ryan strives to treat all patients equally, fairly and with excellent quality of care. She is
sensitive to the needs of families, workers, and individual groups in society. Dr Ryan is a strong
advocate for a team approach to medical care.
Appointments for consultation and operation are available outside normal business hours to provide
maximum ease of access. Onsite audiology is also provided at her Parkville and Bundoora sites in
order to streamline the patient experience.
Dr Ryan encourages patients to contact her excellent and highly competent Office staff for any
enquiries and is always available to colleagues for medical advice. In the event of an emergency Dr
Ryan has highly qualified teams available 24 hours a day at Royal Children’s Hospital and Austin
Hospital.
Workplace Sites
Private Consultations occur at:
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ENT at the Kid’s (Parkville)
Northpark ENT (Bundoora)
Complete Children’s Health (Moonee Ponds)
Private Operating is undertaken at:
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St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne
Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora
Epworth Richmond Hospital
Public Appointments:
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Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne
Austin Health
Northern Health
Beyond Medicine
Caroline enjoys an active and busy life with her family including her husband and three children,
participating in their school and co-curricular activities. She loves to travel, ski, read and spend
quality time with her friends.
ABOUT US
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general blurb: Private ENT practice at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) private consulting
suites
o or ENT specialists at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) private suites
 I think it is important to have the word private – so it is obvious we are not
the public unit!
Mission Statement:
 WHY: Improving the lives of patients and their families
 WHAT: An Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) practice for the whole family
 WHO: We are ENT surgeons who have undertaken post fellowship study to subspecialise in paediatric ENT conditions and surgery. We treat both adults and children
however our sub-speciality interest is children. Don’t be afraid to see us if you are a
“grown up”. We are fully qualified general ENT surgeons and more than competent to
assess, treat and operate on your condition.
Bio on each surgeon (see above)
Names and photo (ideally) of reception staff (TBC)
PROCEDURES
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Adenotonsillectomy
Grommets
Septoplasty
Turbinaplasty
Sinus surgery
Fractured nose reduction
Removal of foreign body: nose, ear
Laryngoscopy: Flexible Larygoscopy in the consulting suites, Microlaryngoscopy in
the operating theatre, bronchoscopy in the operating theatre
Supraglottoplasty
Myringoplasty
Mastoidectomy
Otoplasty
Preauricular sinus excision
Neck mass removal: branchial, lymph nodes
PATIENT INFO
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Billing information:
o Consultations are partially funded by Medicare. There is a gap payment which is
unable to be claimed on private health insurance. Ring for details of the charges
for a consultation.
o Operations:
 Hospital costs are covered by private insurance.
 Surgeon costs – the amount of gap payment depends on the insurance
provider (our fees are the same for every patient, however medical
insurance coverage is variable).
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Anaesthetic cost – generally there is a gap payment. This amount can
only be estimated once the individual anaesthetist is assigned. Please
call our reception for more detailed information.
Patient Handouts (to be provided)
o Tonsillectomy
o Adenoidectomy
o Grommets
o Septoplasty
o Turbinectomy
OTHER IDEAS
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quarterly newsletter to referrers and past patients
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news feed – interesting journal articles
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put the RACS, ASOHNS and Australia and New Zealand Paediatric Otolaryngologist Society
logon on the website ? as a footer