Dr Robert Hodge is a highly experienced ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgeon with an extensive career in both public and private practice. He specialises in advanced head and neck surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr Hodge has held significant leadership roles, including as Director of the ENT Department at the Royal Brisbane Hospital and Chairman of its Head & Neck Unit.
With decades of expertise, Dr Hodge has contributed extensively to clinical governance, surgical training, and policy development at both state and national levels. His commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing the field has been recognised through numerous leadership appointments and accolades.
Qualifications
- 1983 Higher Trainer Certificate (SAC) Otolaryngology
- 1980 Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- 1980 Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (England)
- 1979 Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)
- 1974 MBBS, The University of Queensland
Current Positions
- Senior Visiting Surgeon, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital
- Deputy Chair, ENT Tribunal, WorkCoverQueensland
Previous Positions
- Chairman, Head & Neck Unit, Royal Brisbane Women’s HospitalDirector, ENT Department, Royal Brisbane Hospital (1989–2000)
- Supervisor of Surgical Training, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital
- Associate Professor, The University of Queensland
- President, Australian Medical Association Queensland
- Chairman, State Committee, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Advanced head and neck surgery, including malignancies
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Surgical management of snoring and sleep apnoea