Dr Stephen Pearson

Dr Pearson has been practicing in the Illawarra since 2004 and is committed to providing the highest standard of care within his specialty.

Having completed his university degree with first class honours, Dr Pearson started his basic surgical training in 1996. His specialty training in surgery started with an accredited posting in surgical oncology with exposure to head and neck surgery in 1999. Subsequently he was accepted into specialty training in ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery. Having completed four years of the accredited training and successfully passing the final exams, Dr Pearson secured a subspecialty fellowship in advanced head and neck, thyroid and reconstructive surgery in the internationally recognised unit in Auckland City Hospital.

Dr Pearson operates in Wollongong Public hospital and private hospitals across the Illawarra. One of his responsibilities within the public system is to mentor and supervise the junior surgeons accredited to train in his specialties. Dr Pearson also chairs the thyroid / parathyroid multidisciplinary meetings held fortnightly in Wollongong Public hospital. He also operates in Wollongong Private and Shellharbour Private hospitals. He is an invited lecturer at the University of Wollongong Graduate School of Medicine.

Dr Pearson’s clinical experience covers the general areas of ear, nose, throat, head and neck surgery. This includes both paediatric and adult conditions. He has subspecialty training in major head and neck surgical procedures, including the management of both benign and malignant diseases. His particular interests include thyroid, parathyroid, parotid gland surgery and trans-oral Robotic surgery.

He is passionate about bringing the most current methods of treatment to the Illawarra.

Professor Stuart MacKay

Prof MacKay offers general adult and paediatric ear, nose, throat and head and neck assessment and surgical services. He completed his medical degree at the University of NSW in 1998, graduating with honours. His Fellowship in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery was completed in 2006. In 2007 he completed a Fellowship in Airway Reconstruction Surgery for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.

In 2008 Prof MacKay started the Illawarra Multidisciplinary Sleep Apnoea Team Meeting and this continues with monthly patient reviews with various other specialists and allied health staff in the rooms of Illawarra Sleep Medicine Centre. He also has been an invited speaker and chair of Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Panels nationally and internationally. He is one of the most recognisable surgeons for sleep apnoea and snoring after his fellowship mentor, Dr Samuel Robinson.

Prof MacKay has been actively involved in the formation of a joint Head and Neck Cancer Meeting fortnightly at the Wollongong Hospital and a One Airway Clinic (with A/Prof Andrew Jones, respiratory physician, and Margaret Le Lacheur, speech therapist), held at the Rooms.

He is actively involved in teaching as both Professor and Examiner at the University of Wollongong Medical School. He is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and was formerly on its clinical committee. He is the current vice president of the International Surgical Sleep Society and has been a chief investigator on NHMRC and Garnett- Passe Funded Research Projects.

Prof MacKay operates in Wollongong Public hospital as well as Wollongong and Shellharbour Private hospitals.

Dr Daniel Cox

Dr Daniel Cox has bee practicing in the Illawarra since 2021.

Dr Daniel Cox is a consultant Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngologist) and Head and Neck Surgeon. He is passionate about his work and the opportunity to improve peoples lives within his speciality. Dr Cox has wide experience in the assessment and treatment of all aspects of adult and paediatric Ear, Nose and Throat as well as Head and Neck Surgery. He is particularly interested in hearing restoration, disease of the middle ear as well as Head and Neck cancer.

Dr Daniel Cox completed his training in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in early 2020. During his training he spent time at both Sydney Childrens hospitals as well as completing a year in Wollongong. His final year was at St. Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst, an internationally recognised centre of excellence. This final year resulted in great experience in complex Head and Neck surgery, including thyroid surgery, as well as advanced specialist ear and nose surgery.

Since completing his training Dr Cox completed an international fellowship in Christchurch, New Zealand, the largest tertiary referral service in the South Island. He held a locum staff specialist position before undertaking the fellowship in Otology and Skull base surgery. During this time Dr Cox was able to develop expertise in Cochlear Implants, both adults and paediatrics, as well as develop proficiency as a skull base surgeon.

Dr Cox operates in Wollongong Public hospital as well as Wollongong and Shellharbour Private hospitals.

Dr Cox offers general adult and paediatric ear, nose and throat assessments.

Dr Lyndon Chan

Dr. Lyndon Chan is a paediatric and adult Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon with subspecialty interest in sinonasal disorders, snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

Triple fellowship trained Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist with provision of management for all adult and children's ENT disorders.

After completing otolaryngology training in NSW, Dr Lyndon Chan undertook several fellowships with internationally renowned experts to consolidate and develop highly specialised and innovative techniques in ENT to offer patients in Australia.

Dr Lyndon Chan has public and private hospital appointments at all of the areas that he operates in and an academic appointment with The University of Wollongong. He is also a board member of the International Surgical Sleep Society (ISSS). These avenues allow ongoing contribution to medical advancement and research, and training the next generation of doctors and ENT surgeons.

He is committed to comprehensive, proficient, compassionate, and personalised patient care. You will receive the highest level of care recognised in Australia and internationally through his ongoing collaboration with ENT faculties in Asia and America.

Beth Atkins

Beth Atkins is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist with almost twenty years of clinical experience and recognised expertise in voice rehabilitation, voice training, and complex dysphagia management. With a background as a singer and as the owner of a successful private practice, Beth is known for her practical, thoughtful, and highly skilled approach. She draws on a wide range of evidence-based voice therapy approaches, with particular interests in performance voice, professional voice users, and transgender voice.

Beth also works as Consultant Speech Pathologist at Southern Highlands Private Hospital and in nursing homes across the Southern Highlands, supporting adults with complex dysphagia, communication changes, and neurological conditions. She is trained in the Speak Out therapy program for Parkinson's Disease, is the first speech pathologist in Australasia to qualify as an Estill Voice Training™ Master Trainer, and remains actively involved in the international Estill voice community. Beth also enjoys adult education and group teaching, making complex voice concepts practical and accessible.

Kat Symeou

Kat Symeou is a Speech Pathologist who is focused on improving quality of life. She has been a Speech Pathologist for 18 years, is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and principal clinician at Breathe Easy Speech Pathology. She works closely with specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist and Physicians providing expert collaborative care for positive patient outcomes.

Kat is trained in nasendoscopy for FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow) and Functional Laryngoscopy, supporting both diagnostic assessment and therapeutic intervention.

As well as running a specialised private practice, Kat works within NSW Health and has worked at various hospitals in Sydney and Wollongong, with a special interest in Respiratory and Critical Care, and a focus on swallowing disorders, voice disorders and upper airway dysfunction (ILO, breathing pattern disorders, and chronic cough). Kat is also experienced in supporting people living with tracheostomies and laryngectomies.

Dr Serge Latis

BSc MBBS MSc DO-HNS FRCSEd FRECSEng FRACS

Dr Serge Latis is an ENT Surgeon with dual fellowship training in head & neck surgery and a Master’s degree in voice. He has been working in southwest Sydney and Bowral since 2019. He has a public appointment at Liverpool Hospital where he cares for patients with head and neck cancer and jointly runs the regional voice, airway and swallowing service with his speech pathology colleagues.

He is passionate about paediatric ENT and is acutely aware of the challenges parents face with the prospect of their children requiring surgery.

He is also dedicated to Aboriginal healthcare, having worked as an ENT Surgeon in Darwin for over 3 years and specialises in treating Aboriginal head and neck oncology and ear disease.