Advanced Specialist Care for Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Disorders of the Head and Neck

Head and neck endocrine surgery is a highly specialised subspecialty within otolaryngology (ENT) focused on the diagnosis and surgical management of endocrine glands located in the neck, primarily the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal-related cervical conditions. Dr Mark Smith and Dr Sam Hwang our ENT surgeons with advanced training in this field provide precise, function-preserving surgery for both benign and malignant endocrine disorders.

This area of surgery demands expertise in delicate anatomy, nerve preservation (especially the recurrent laryngeal nerve), and minimally invasive techniques to optimise patient outcomes and reduce complications.
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Conditions Treated in Endocrine ENT Surgery

1. Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid conditions commonly managed include:

  • Thyroid nodules
  • Multinodular goitre
  • Thyroid cancer (papillary, follicular, medullary, anaplastic)
  • Thyroiditis requiring surgical intervention

2. Parathyroid Disease

  • Primary hyperparathyroidism
  • Parathyroid adenomas
  • Secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism

3. Rare Endocrine Neck Tumours

  • Paragangliomas
  • Ectopic thyroid tissue
  • Neuroendocrine tumours of the neck
Surgical Techniques Used by ENT Endocrine Surgeons

1. Thyroidectomy

  • Total thyroidectomy
  • Hemithyroidectomy (lobectomy)
  • Completion thyroidectomy

2. Parathyroidectomy

  • Focused minimally invasive parathyroidectomy
  • Bilateral neck exploration

3. Minimally Invasive & Advanced Approaches

  • Endoscopic thyroid surgery
  • Robotic-assisted thyroid surgery
  • Image-guided surgery (ultrasound and intraoperative nerve monitoring)

These techniques aim to reduce scarring, improve recovery time, and enhance surgical precision.

Common Conditions We Treat:
Middle Ear Problems
Management of "glue ear," chronic infections, and the surgical insertion of ear tubes (grommets).
Tonsils & Adenoids
Surgical treatment for recurrent tonsillitis and snoring/sleep apnoea caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids.
Hearing Assessment
Specialized paediatric hearing tests and management of congenital hearing loss.
Airway & Voice
Evaluation of noisy breathing (stridor) and persistent hoarseness in children.
Our Services
We offer a full spectrum of ENT services, including:
Paediatric ENT
Gentle care for children, including treatment for glue ear, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
Nose & Rhinoplasty
Advanced management of chronic sinusitis, deviated septums, and functional rhinoplasty.
Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implant
Specialist treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, and advanced procedures like cochlear implantation.
Paediatric ENT
Gentle care for children, including treatment for glue ear, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
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Paediatric ENT
Gentle care for children, including treatment for glue ear, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
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Paediatric ENT
Gentle care for children, including treatment for glue ear, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Gentle care for children, including treatment for glue ear, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
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Paediatric ENT
Gentle care for children, including treatment for glue ear, tonsillitis, and sleep-disordered breathing.
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Nose & Rhinoplasty
Advanced management of chronic sinusitis, deviated septums, and functional rhinoplasty.
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Nose & Rhinoplasty
Advanced management of chronic sinusitis, deviated septums, and functional rhinoplasty.
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Nose & Rhinoplasty
Advanced management of chronic sinusitis, deviated septums, and functional rhinoplasty.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Advanced management of chronic sinusitis, deviated septums, and functional rhinoplasty.
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Nose & Rhinoplasty
Advanced management of chronic sinusitis, deviated septums, and functional rhinoplasty.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Expert care for thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland disorders, as well as head and neck oncology.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Expert care for thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland disorders, as well as head and neck oncology.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Expert care for thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland disorders, as well as head and neck oncology.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Expert care for thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland disorders, as well as head and neck oncology.
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Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Expert care for thyroid, parathyroid, and salivary gland disorders, as well as head and neck oncology.
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Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implant
Specialist treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, and advanced procedures like cochlear implantation.
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Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implant
Specialist treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, and advanced procedures like cochlear implantation.
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Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implant
Specialist treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, and advanced procedures like cochlear implantation.
Learn More
Head and Neck/Endocrine Surgery
Specialist treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, and advanced procedures like cochlear implantation.
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Ear Surgery & Cochlear Implant
Specialist treatment for hearing loss, ear infections, and advanced procedures like cochlear implantation.
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Our Specialist ENT Surgeons
Dr. Sam Hwang
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
General ENT, Paediatric and Adult ENT, Thyroid/Parathyroid/Salivary Gland Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Sam Hwang
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
General ENT, Paediatric and Adult ENT, Thyroid/Parathyroid/Salivary Gland Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
General ENT, Paediatric and Adult ENT, Thyroid/Parathyroid/Salivary Gland Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Sam Hwang
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
General ENT, Paediatric and Adult ENT, Thyroid/Parathyroid/Salivary Gland Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Arjuna Ananda
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr. Arjuna Ananda
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr. Arjuna Ananda
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Mark Smith
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Mark Smith
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Mark Smith
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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A/Prof Yuresh Naidoo
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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A/Prof Yuresh Naidoo
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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A/Prof Yuresh Naidoo
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Ram Siva
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Ram Siva
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Ram Siva
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
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Dr Dilshard Soodin
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Dilshard Soodin
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Dilshard Soodin
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Rithvik Reddy
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Rithvik Reddy
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Dr Rithvik Reddy
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
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Keith Gutierrez
Practice nurse
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Keith Gutierrez
Practice nurse
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Practice nurse
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Keith Gutierrez
Practice nurse
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Marin Duvnjak
Nurse Practitioner
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Marin Duvnjak
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr Simon Greenberg
Nurse Practitioner
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Marin Duvnjak
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr Sam Hwang
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
General ENT, Paediatric and Adult ENT, Thyroid/Parathyroid/Salivary Gland Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
Dr Arjuna Ananda
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Anterior Skull Base Resection, Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology, Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery.
Dr Simon Greenberg
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
Disorders of the Ear and Hearing, Skull Base Surgery, Cochlear Implantation, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery
Dr Sam Hwang
Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon
General ENT, Paediatric and Adult ENT, Thyroid/Parathyroid/Salivary Gland Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery
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CONTACT INFO
Email
admin@macarthurent.com.au
Phone
+61 2 4625 1682
Locations
31 Lasso Rd, Gregory Hills NSW 2557, Australia
[Campbelltown Office to go here]
At Macarthur ENT, we combine clinical excellence with a compassionate approach. Located in South West Sydney, our modern clinic is equipped to manage all aspects of ear, nose, throat, and thyroid health for your entire family.
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