George Sim

George Sim serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the UWA Medical School, The University of Western Australia, specializing in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery with clinical focus on tracheal disorders and pediatric ear diseases.

His primary research explores Tracheal Stenosis, Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Nasopharyngeal Cancer, leveraging clinical expertise to address complex airway pathologies and recurrent ear infections. His work emphasizes innovative surgical techniques like coblation technology for congenital tracheal conditions and evidence-based management of pediatric malignancies.

Publication trends from 2005-2014 reveal consistent contributions to rare otolaryngologic complications, pediatric-specific pathologies, and surgical innovations, with strong emphasis on translating research into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes in airway and ear disorders.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Department of Health Award for “Best Practice in Health & Wellbeing” (2022)
• HESTA Compassion in Action Social Justice Award (2021)

He actively contributes to funded research initiatives, notably serving as Investigator 05 on the Merck-funded WALACE study examining recurrent acute otitis media etiology in Western Australian children during the PCV13 vaccine era.