Dr Alexander Zhang is an Australian-trained ENT surgeon who manages all general paediatric and adult ENT issues. He has subspecialty training in sinus, allergy and anterior skull base conditions.
Alex graduated with first class honours from the University of New South Wales. He subsequently completed Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery training and was awarded his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
During his training, Alex worked at numerous high volume tertiary hospitals and has gained extensive paediatric experience in institutions such as Westmead Children’s Hospital, John Hunter Children’s Hospital and the Women and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide. He then undertook a prestigious and internationally recognised fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base surgery. He is currently a consultant surgeon at number of tertiary public and private hospitals in Sydney.
Alex is also actively engaged in research and education, having published numerous research articles in international journals and regularly presenting at international and national ENT conferences. He is a regularly invited faculty member at Australian surgical training courses, where he teaches other surgeons the art and science of endoscopic sinus surgery.
Alex’s personable nature allows him to build and maintain trust with his patients, tailoring treatment to their level of comfort throughout their care journey. He prioritises clear and open communication with both patients and referring doctors.
Outside of work, Alex is a father to a young family and enjoys reading, running and eating barbeque in his spare time.
An Ear, Nose and Throat specialist—also known as an ENT surgeon or otolaryngologist—is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, voice and related structures of the head and neck. ENT specialists care for both adults and children and manage conditions ranging from common, persistent symptoms to more complex disorders.
Common reasons to see an ENT specialist include recurrent ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness or balance problems, persistent nasal congestion, sinusitis, allergies, nosebleeds, snoring and sleep apnoea. They also assess tonsil and adenoid problems, swallowing difficulties, ongoing hoarseness, neck lumps and salivary gland conditions.
An ENT specialist will review your symptoms and medical history and may perform a detailed examination using specialised equipment. Depending on the condition, treatment may include medication, practical measures to manage symptoms, further testing or a surgical procedure. ENT specialists often work closely with GPs, audiologists, speech pathologists, respiratory physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
