Timothy James Matthews

Dr. Timothy James Matthews is a specialist Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon with expertise in advanced ear surgery, endoscopic ear surgery, and hearing device implantation including cochlear implants. He practices at multiple teaching hospitals throughout Sydney, primarily affiliated with St Vincent's General Hospital and St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney as part of the University of New South Wales medical network.

His research interests focus on cochlear diseases, cochlear implants, bone conduction, hearing loss, otitis media, acute otitis externa, vestibular schwannoma, endoscopic surgery, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Matthews has particular expertise in Totally Endoscopic Ear Surgery, having completed an observership with Prof Daniele Marchioni at Verona University in Italy.

Dr. Matthews has contributed to medical education through various teaching roles at Dalhousie University, University of New South Wales, and St Vincent's Hospital. His presentations include topics on temporal bone drilling, vestibulocular reflex, barotrauma, and laser applications in Otolaryngology.

His clinical practice spans both adult and pediatric ENT conditions with specialized surgical expertise in complex ear disorders and hearing rehabilitation.