Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon
Dr Simon Braham – Melbourne ENT Surgeon
MBBS (Hons), FRACS
AHPRA Registration: MED0001144757
Dr Simon Braham is a Melbourne Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon with more than 25 years of specialist surgical experience.
His main areas of clinical focus are:
- Paediatric ENT
- Sinus and nasal conditions
- Nasal breathing problems
- Snoring and sleep-disordered breathing
- Functional and cosmetic nasal surgery
Dr Braham has approximately 30 years of experience treating children and has extensive experience in both paediatric and adult ENT surgery.
His surgical experience includes:
- More than 2,000 paediatric tonsil procedures
- More than 2,000 adult tonsil procedures
- Approximately 8,500 grommet procedures
- Approximately 3,000 septoplasty procedures
- Approximately 10,000 Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) procedures
Dr Braham takes a conservative approach to recommending surgery. Wherever clinically appropriate, he prefers patients to first try suitable medical or non-surgical treatments. Surgery is recommended when conservative treatment has not adequately resolved the problem or when delaying treatment would not be in the patient’s best interests.
He is a Senior Surgeon at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, with a clinical focus including rhinology and facial plastic surgery, and a Senior Surgeon at Kyneton Hospital, where his work includes paediatric ENT and sinus surgery.
Dr Simon Braham in Action
Training and Experience
Dr Braham graduated from Monash University in 1990 with first-class honours.
During medical school, he received the Alfred Hospital Residents and Graduates Prize for achieving the highest marks in the Alfred Hospital medical school.
He entered accredited surgical training in 1994 and completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery (FRACS) in 1999.
His ENT training included experience at major Melbourne teaching hospitals, including the:
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
- Royal Children’s Hospital
Following completion of his specialist training, Dr Braham undertook further advanced studies in New York and Boston, including additional training in nasal and facial plastic surgery.
He returned to Melbourne and established his specialist public and private ENT practice.
Dr Braham has held a senior surgical role at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital since 1999.
Paediatric ENT
Dr Braham has approximately 30 years of experience caring for children with ear, nose and throat conditions.
He treats children of all ages and commonly sees children with:
- Snoring
- Sleep-disordered breathing
- Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- Recurrent tonsillitis
- Mouth breathing
- Nasal obstruction
- Glue ear
- Hearing difficulties
- Recurrent ear infections
His paediatric surgical experience includes more than 2,000 paediatric tonsil procedures and approximately 8,500 grommet procedures.
Dr Braham is experienced in working with children and families and takes a relaxed, patient and reassuring approach.
He explains the diagnosis and treatment options clearly, using diagrams and written information where helpful, and involves parents closely in treatment decisions.
If surgery is recommended, families are given detailed information about the procedure, expected recovery and post-operative care.
When Does Dr Braham Recommend Surgery?
Dr Braham takes a conservative approach to surgical decision-making.
A consultation with an ENT surgeon does not automatically mean that surgery will be recommended.
Depending on the condition, treatment may involve:
- Observation
- Medication
- Further investigation
- Hearing tests or scans
- Sleep assessment
- Referral to another specialist or allied health professional
- Surgery
Where appropriate, Dr Braham recommends exhausting reasonable conservative treatment options before proceeding with surgery.
For example, in children with sleep-disordered breathing, surgery may be considered when symptoms are significant and appropriate conservative management has not provided sufficient improvement.
The same approach applies to adults with sinus disease, nasal obstruction and snoring.
Nasal and Sinus Surgery
Nasal and sinus conditions are a major part of Dr Braham’s specialist practice.
He treats patients with:
- Chronic sinus disease
- Recurrent sinusitis
- Nasal obstruction
- Deviated nasal septum
- Enlarged turbinates
- Nasal valve dysfunction
- Structural nasal problems
- Difficulty breathing through the nose
Dr Braham has performed approximately:
- 10,000 FESS procedures
- 3,000 septoplasty procedures
He assesses the entire nasal airway to identify the cause of symptoms and generally recommends appropriate medical treatment first where clinically suitable.
Surgery is considered when symptoms remain significant despite treatment or when there is a structural problem unlikely to improve without surgical correction.
Snoring and Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Dr Braham has a longstanding interest in snoring and sleep-disordered breathing in both children and adults.
In children, contributing factors may include enlarged tonsils and adenoids or nasal obstruction.
In adults, assessment may involve the nose, septum, turbinates, palate, tonsils and other upper-airway structures.
Where appropriate, Dr Braham works with sleep physicians and allied health professionals as part of a broader approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Functional and Cosmetic Nasal Surgery
Dr Braham performs both functional and cosmetic nasal surgery.
Functional nasal surgery may be considered for breathing problems caused by:
- A deviated septum
- Enlarged turbinates
- Nasal valve dysfunction
- Structural narrowing
- Previous nasal injury
His procedures include:
Dr Braham also performs cosmetic rhinoplasty where appropriate.
For patients with both breathing and cosmetic concerns, assessment considers nasal function and appearance together.
Research into Nasal Breathing
Dr Braham has been involved in research into nasal airflow and internal nasal valve dysfunction.
His work has examined the role of the nasal valve in breathing and contributed to medical-device development in this area.
Dr Braham was a key inventor involved in the development of the Turbine nasal dilator, subsequently marketed by Rhinomed.
This research reflects his longstanding clinical interest in nasal obstruction and improving nasal airflow.
Teaching and Professional Contribution
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Braham contributes to medical and surgical education.
He teaches:
- ENT surgical registrars at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
- Medical students at Masada Private Hospital
- Medical students at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Dr Braham’s practice also undertakes annual clinical audits as part of its ongoing review of surgical activity and patient care.
Hospital Appointments
✓ Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Senior Surgeon
Dr Braham has held a senior surgical position at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital since 1999.
His work includes rhinology and facial plastic surgery, as well as broader ENT care.
✓ Kyneton Hospital
Senior Surgeon
Dr Braham also works as a Senior Surgeon at Kyneton Hospital, where his practice includes paediatric ENT and sinus surgery.
✓ Masada Private Hospital
Dr Braham operates privately at Masada Private Hospital in St Kilda East.
Surgical Services
Dr Braham provides assessment and surgical treatment across adult and paediatric ENT.
✓ Children’s ENT
- Paediatric tonsil surgery
- Adenoidectomy
- Adenotonsillectomy
- Grommets
- Paediatric ear surgery
- Assessment of hearing problems
- Treatment of recurrent ear infections
- Assessment of snoring and sleep-disordered breathing
- Treatment of nasal obstruction and mouth breathing
✓ Nose and Sinus Surgery
- Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
- Septoplasty
- Turbinoplasty
- Nasal valve treatment
- Functional nasal surgery
- Nasal cautery
- Treatment of selected nasal fractures
✓ Rhinoplasty and Nasal Surgery
- Functional rhinoplasty
- Septorhinoplasty
- Cosmetic rhinoplasty
- Nasal airway surgery
✓ Tonsil Surgery
- Paediatric tonsil procedures
- Adult tonsil procedures
- Adenoid surgery
- Adenotonsillectomy
- Treatment of recurrent tonsillitis
- Surgery for selected tonsil-related breathing problems
✓ Snoring and Breathing
- Paediatric sleep-disordered breathing assessment
- Adult snoring assessment
- Nasal airway assessment
- Tonsil and adenoid surgery where indicated
- Collaborative care with sleep specialists where appropriate
Every patient is assessed individually, and surgery is recommended only where clinically appropriate.
Professional Memberships
Dr Braham’s professional memberships include:
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – FRACS
- Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (ASOHNS)
- Australasian Rhinologic Society
- Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPS)
- Laryngological Society of Australia
What to Expect at Your Consultation
A consultation with Dr Braham begins with understanding your symptoms, medical history and previous treatment.
Depending on the problem, he may review:
- Scans
- Hearing tests
- Sleep studies
- Previous specialist reports
- Treatments already tried
If conservative treatment remains appropriate, this will be discussed first.
If surgery is recommended, Dr Braham explains:
- Why surgery is being considered
- Alternative treatment options
- What the procedure involves
- Relevant risks
- Expected recovery
- Follow-up care
Patients and families are encouraged to ask questions and take the time they need to understand their options.
Information for GPs and Referring Practitioners
Dr Braham accepts referrals for both adult and paediatric ENT conditions.
His main referral areas include:
- Paediatric ENT
- Paediatric sleep-disordered breathing
- Adult and paediatric sinus disease
- Nasal obstruction
- Snoring
- Functional nasal surgery
- Rhinology
Common referral presentations include:
- Persistent or recurrent sinus symptoms
- Nasal obstruction
- Deviated septum
- Paediatric snoring
- Enlarged tonsils and adenoids
- Glue ear
- Hearing difficulties
- Recurrent ear infections
- Adult tonsil disease
Dr Braham’s treatment philosophy is conservative, with non-surgical treatment considered where appropriate before surgery is recommended.
Why Choose Dr Simon Braham?
Dr Simon Braham brings more than 25 years of specialist ENT experience and approximately 30 years of experience treating children.
His main areas of clinical focus are paediatric ENT, sinus and nasal breathing disorders, snoring and sleep-disordered breathing.
His surgical experience includes:
- More than 2,000 paediatric tonsil procedures
- More than 2,000 adult tonsil procedures
- Approximately 8,500 grommet procedures
- Approximately 3,000 septoplasty procedures
- Approximately 10,000 FESS procedures
Dr Braham takes a conservative approach to surgery and considers appropriate medical and non-surgical treatment first.
When surgery is recommended, he takes time to explain the reasons for treatment, available alternatives, relevant risks and expected recovery.
His senior hospital appointments, teaching roles, research involvement and longstanding public and private practice complement his clinical experience.
Qualifications and Experience
- MBBS (Hons) – Monash University
- First-Class Honours
- FRACS – Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Advanced studies in New York and Boston
- More than 25 years in specialist ENT practice
- Approximately 30 years treating children
- Senior Surgeon – Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
- Senior Surgeon – Kyneton Hospital
- Teacher of ENT registrars and medical students
- Research involvement in nasal airflow and nasal valve dysfunction
- Key inventor involved in development of the Turbine nasal dilator
- AHPRA Registration: MED0001144757
Book a Consultation with Dr Braham
Masada Medical Centre
Level 1, 26 Balaclava Rd
St Kilda East VIC 3183
Phone: (03) 9038 1311
Email: info@drbraham.com
Sunbury Consulting
Lakes Imaging
17 Horne Street
Sunbury VIC 3429
Appointments: (03) 9038 1311
Dr Braham consults in Sunbury mostly on Mondays, with appointments generally available from 9 am to 5 pm.
Phone: (03) 9038 1311
Email: info@drbraham.com
Preparing for Your Consultation
You may wish to bring:
- Your GP or specialist referral
- Relevant scans
- Hearing test results
- Sleep study results
- Previous ENT reports
- A list of medications
- Details of treatments already tried
- A list of questions you would like answered
Parents may also wish to bring information about their child’s sleep, snoring, breathing, hearing, ear infections or tonsillitis history.
A family member or support person is welcome to attend the consultation with you.
What Next?
Want more information about your Procedure?
- Please read our website and blogs to find out more about your procedure and concerns
- For more information about pricing and payment methods, please visit our page on Surgery Payment Options.
- Talk to our Patient Care Team from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
What to Bring to Your Consultation
- We encourage you to bring a friend or family member to accompany you, as they can provide an extra perspective and support throughout the process.
- It is important to take thorough notes and carefully review all the documents provided to you.
How to Book a Consultation
- A valid medical referral from your GP or Specialist is necessary to see a surgeon for a consultation.
- Check our pricing page
- Please contact us to book your consultation.
How Can We Help?
The Melbourne ENT team can assist with questions about consultations, investigations, procedures, surgical bookings and preparation for treatment.
For Dr Simon Braham enquiries:
Email: info@drbraham.com