You MUST SEE Professor Richard Harvey and other doctors who are members of recognised multidisciplinary pituitary teams if you have a pituitary tumour. If you need proof go to Canrefer (a NSW Health website) where you will find Professor Harvey and other specialists listed for pituitary tumours. Also, he’s a very honest and patient doctor.
Posted Date : 16/10/2022
Prof Harvey successfully removed a frontal sinus osteoma and in doing so has relieved the considerable headache symptoms which were drastically impacting on my ability to live a normal life.
Posted Date : 30/08/2022
I suffered for years with chronic sinusitis, and allergies. In 2019 I had a bout of the flu and was diagnosed with Asthma and inflamed sinuses which resulted in my loss of smell. Breathing was difficult. I visited my previous ENT doctor on numerous occasions since and he was not able to help me. Last year after much suffering I decided to look for a new ENT doctor and came across Professor Richard Harvey. After my initial consultation and viewing of my sinuses Professor Harvey suggested an operation followed by sinus care. He performed surgery on me in mid-May this year. It’s now over 3 months and I am able to breath with ease, my smell has returned and have had no sinus issues. I am grateful for Prof Richard Harvey for his care. A wonderful surgeon who has done a fantastic job.
Posted Date : 20/08/2022
I discovered Prof. Richard Harvey after scouring the internet for “Best ENT surgeon in Australia”, and I can’t be happier that I found him. I have been suffering from sinus and allergy issues as long as I can remember. At the age of 13, I had to undergo an emergency nasal polypectomy back in Pakistan. The benefits of that surgery were short lived and it soon became apparent that it did more harm than good. After that I consulted numerous well-known ENT specialists, none of whom was able to properly diagnose my problem. At the end of the day, I always had to resort to the prescribed steroid nasal sprays to keep my nasal passage partially open. The problem grew worse with time and I often had intermittent nose bleeds, possibly as a side effect of those steroid nasal sprays. After moving to Australia in 2015, my allergies got even worse but I kept on tolerating it. Fast forward 6 years, my health deteriorated immensely and this started affecting my everyday life. This is when I decided I have to get this sorted. I started doing thorough research on the internet, when I came across Prof. Harvey’s research papers, conference talks and surgery videos on his YouTube channel. I was instantly convinced that I have to go see him and booked my appointment right away. After listening to my story and analysing my X-rays, Prof. Harvey was the first doctor ever who actually diagnosed me and told me I was suffering from Central Compartment Atopic Disease (CCAD). Finally after 18 years post my first surgery, I actually found out what illness I had. Prof. Harvey then started with treating my allergies for the first 6 months and then recommended I should undergo nasal surgery, to completely fix the damage which was done by my previous childhood surgery. He explained all the procedures that would take place and patiently answered any questions or concerns I had. I didn’t have to think long before I decided to proceed with it as I knew I was in the best hands. I underwent a 5 hour endoscopic sinus surgery which included several complex procedures including external septal reconstruction, rhinoplasty and turbinate reduction. Three months down the line, I am now completely recovered and it has absolutely changed my life forever. For the first time in my adult life, I can ACTUALLY breathe from my nose! I have also regained my sense of smell, which I completely lost after my first nasal surgery when I was young. My dust mite allergy is now almost non existent, even though I am still undergoing immunotherapy and it has only been 1 year on it. No more snoring, sneezing and restless nights have drastically improved my quality of life. And the list goes on and on …. I am eternally grateful to Prof. Harvey and all his competent staff at Sydney ENT clinic for changing my life. Prof. Harvey’s prowess as nasal surgeon is already pretty evident by the hundreds of patients he has already treated. Not only that, he is also a pioneer in latest medical research and holds several well-respected academic positions. Combine all this with his confident, composed, optimistic personality and can do attitude. All of this has allowed him to set up a best in class clinic which is fully equipped to take holistic care of all your ENT problems. I encourage everyone who might be suffering from similar issues as mine to go see him right away. It will be the best decision you will ever make!!!
Posted Date : 27/06/2022
When your ENT specialist recommends Prof. Richard Harvey as THE ENT surgeon he would want to operate on him, you know you are with the best and YES Prof Harvey is the BEST.
Posted Date : 20/06/2022
Anonymous
Prof Harvey did an excellent job on my nasal polyposis surgery it went so well without any pain at all just a bit of discomfort that’s about it from what I heard he ranks among one of the best ENT specialist you will find.
Anonymous
I struggled for a couple of years with Sinus issues brought on by severe nasal polyposis and my GP and Asthma specialists saw surgery as necessary. (95% blockage). I had lost my sense of smell altogether and sleep was extremely difficult. I had seen another ENT specialist, but was feeling unsure about surgery when I saw Dr Harvey and he was fantastic in understanding my concerns, speaking very clearly about the procedure and setting out possible outcomes openly, I felt very confident that I could entrust him to do it. My numerous questions did not irritate him! So I underwent Endoscopic sinus and septal surgery in January ‘17, very successfully and my gratitude to Dr Harvey is immense. I had minimal pain post surgery, and recovered very well, regained ability to smell, more so my nasal breathing was restored and I felt like a new person! Dr Harvey’s professionalism, bedside manner, after care and continued attention is truly exceptional.
I do suffer from some intolerances/allergies that trigger Asthma and inflammatory conditions and ocassionally have small flare ups but my suffering is nothing like when my sinuses were blocked with polyps. I continue a daily sinus rinse routine with Pulmicort repsicules which is very effective.
Dr Harvey continues to see me every 6 months and his continued attention, care, concern and following up is amazing. I have had a few surgeries in my life, but honestly no other doctor has personally phoned me at my home to check how I’m proceeding post surgery. Similarly his very professional office will always follow up on my prescriptions, referrals and the like with no urging from my end.
I’m also very aware that Dr Harvey gives back to his profession in wonderful ways, each time I visit there is always a student he is teaching in the background, and he works in the developing world during breaks. A wonderful doctor, a wonderful human being! I feel blessed to have had his care.
Anonymous
I had sinus problems for many years. I had two previous surgeries for this but the blockages reoccurred within weeks of the procedures.my only option was treatment with oral prednisone taken every three months for a ten day period. Whilst this treatment is highly effective it is not a good option for the long term as Prednisone has terrible side effects.
I was advised by an acquaintence as he had been successfully treated and also by a couple of doctorsto seek help from Professor Harvey.
It’s been well over two years now and my polyps are no longer a problem and I have normal sense of smell so that means my sense of taste is back to normal. The real advantage is that I can breathe normally rather than be contantly blocked and am no longer reaching for the tissue box. Whilst the surgery is far more radical, it was totally painless and much more successful than previously due to the current daily treatment being able to access a far greater area of my sinus as the bones have been removed. So instead of having to take regular treatment with oral prednisone I use a saline sinus rinse with a nebule of prednisone(Pulmicort) added to the rinse. No side effects. As far as I’m concerned it has been a miracle for me and I can also say that Professor Richard Harvey is one of the nicest most caring and efficient doctors I’ve ever dealt with . The post operative visits are painless and in my case the surgery was highly successful.
Anonymous
I had chronic sinus pain and blockage that had got worse over a number of years. I had almost completely lost my sense of smell. I consulted my GP who suggested Dr Harvey. I made an appointment and immediately having met him and discussed my options felt very confident that he was the best doctor to deal with my problem. Dr Harvey was incredibly thorough and explained the surgical procedure which involved an operation to clear out my sinuses. Right through the process from beginning to end Dr Harvey was an excellent communicator. The operation went well and I had virtually no pain following the op. The follow-up was very good too and Dr Harvey rang me on the weekend to check how I was doing. I saw Dr Harvey three months after and he was very pleased with the results. All in all this was a very unobtrusive procedure and enhanced by Dr Harvey’s professional staff and very nice rooms. I have since recommended Dr Harvey to a mate with a similar issue and would have to say it’s one of the best experiences I’ve had with a medical professional.
Anonymous
I am from Dubbo – Dr Harvey and his surgery arranged for me to have a consultation and treatment in the same week. I had previously had surgery for a tumor in my sinus- however it had grown straight back within a few weeks. Dr Harvey removed the tumor which was imbedded into the bone of my sinus. This surgery was successful and I have just had my post 1 year check with no sign of recurrence. Dr Harvey is a lovely man and explains treatment planning and outcomes very clearly. I count myself extremely lucky to have been referred to Dr Harvey. I have chosen to return to Sydney for my follow up appointments as I have great faith in Dr Harvey and would prefer to see him and his staff.