Specialist Otolaryngogolist, Dr Sam Dowthwaite, completed a biomedical science undergraduate degree at Griffith University Gold Coast campus before attending medical school at the University of Queensland. He then completed advanced training in Ear Nose and Throat Surgery, in Queensland.

Dr Dowthwaite’s particular interest is head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery.  He recently returned from fellowship training in London, Ontario, Canada where he was the head and neck reconstructive fellow under the supervision of Professor John Yoo.  This invaluable experience has given him comprehensive training in all aspects of head and neck oncology and reconstruction, including facial reanimation and transoral robotic surgery.

Dr Dowthwaite aims to provide the highest possible level of care to patients in all aspects of Ear Nose and Throat / Head and Neck Surgery.  He has public appointments at both the Southport and Robina campuses of the Gold Coast Hospital, and attends all the multidisciplinary head and neck cancer clinics that are integral in facilitating the coordinated care of these complex patients.