Dr Julia Crawford is a fellowship-trained Sydney Head and Neck Surgeon with expertise in the management of benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. Her practice focuses on head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea, as well as selected general and paediatric ENT conditions.
Dr Julia Crawford is a Sydney Head and Neck Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in head and neck surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and sleep apnoea surgery. She is one of a small number of Australian surgeons with dedicated fellowship training in robotic head and neck surgery.
Her practice focuses on head and neck cancer, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, obstructive sleep apnoea surgery and selected paediatric ENT conditions, with an emphasis on evidence-based, multidisciplinary and individualised care.
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) with advanced subspecialty fellowship training in head and neck surgery, robotic surgery and sleep apnoea surgery.
Conjoint Lecturer at UNSW and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, with ongoing involvement in medical education and surgical training.
Actively involved in surgical education, mentorship, curriculum development and head and neck cancer research, contributing to the training of medical students and future ENT surgeons.
Works closely with multidisciplinary teams in head and neck cancer and obstructive sleep apnoea, integrating surgical care with oncology, radiology, pathology and allied health input where appropriate.
Dr Julia Crawford is a Sydney Head and Neck Surgeon with dedicated fellowship training in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and robotic head and neck surgery.
She uses TORS for carefully selected head and neck cancers, including some tonsil cancers, base of tongue cancers and other oropharyngeal tumours. In suitable patients, robotic surgery can allow treatment through the mouth without external incisions.
Dr Crawford also uses Transoral Robotic Surgery in selected patients undergoing surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Dr Julia Crawford is a Sydney Head and Neck Surgeon with dedicated fellowship training in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and robotic head and neck surgery.
She uses TORS for carefully selected head and neck cancers, including some tonsil cancers, base of tongue cancers and other oropharyngeal tumours. In suitable patients, robotic surgery can allow treatment through the mouth without external incisions.
Dr Crawford also uses Transoral Robotic Surgery in selected patients undergoing surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Dr Julia Crawford has subspecialty expertise in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) for selected head and neck cancers and other appropriate throat conditions. TORS allows carefully selected tumours to be approached through the mouth using robotic technology, avoiding external incisions where appropriate.
Dr Crawford has dedicated fellowship training in sleep apnoea surgery and assesses patients who may benefit from surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea, including those who have difficulty tolerating CPAP. Treatment is individualised according to the site and cause of upper airway obstruction.
Dr Crawford specialises in the surgical management of head and neck cancer, including cancers of the throat, thyroid and salivary glands. She works closely with multidisciplinary cancer teams to develop an individual treatment plan that considers cancer control, function and quality of life.
Dr Julia Crawford provides specialist care for children with common ENT conditions, including tonsil and adenoid problems, snoring and sleep-disordered breathing, nasal obstruction and recurrent throat infections.
She aims to make assessment and treatment as clear and reassuring as possible for both children and their families, with surgery recommended only when it is likely to provide clear benefit.
Dr Crawford also treats selected general ENT conditions, with a particular focus on nasal obstruction, sinus disease, tonsil and throat problems.
Her practice is tailored to each patient, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis, appropriate non-surgical treatment where possible, and surgery when indicated.
Dr Julia Crawford provides surgical care for patients with head and neck cancer, thyroid and salivary gland conditions, obstructive sleep apnoea and selected ENT conditions across several major Sydney hospitals.
She operates at:
As part of the online registration process, please upload your referral, recent scans, imaging reports, test results, relevant specialist letters and current medication list.
Dr Julia Crawford is a Sydney Head and Neck Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, with subspecialty expertise in head and neck cancer surgery, thyroid and salivary gland surgery, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea.
She is a Conjoint Lecturer at UNSW and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney, and is actively involved in surgical education, training and multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care.
Her practice is focused on evidence-based, individualised treatment for benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck, with selected general and paediatric ENT care.
Dr Julia Crawford is a Sydney Head and Neck Surgeon who treats benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. Her main areas of practice include head and neck cancer, thyroid and salivary gland disease, Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), obstructive sleep apnoea surgery, paediatric ENT and selected general ENT conditions, including tonsil and adenoid problems, nasal obstruction and sinus disease.
Yes. Dr Crawford has subspecialty expertise in the surgical management of head and neck cancer and works across two major multidisciplinary head and neck cancer teams in Sydney, at St Vincent's Hospital and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
She treats selected cancers of the throat, tonsil, base of tongue, thyroid, salivary glands and other head and neck sites. Treatment is planned with input from multidisciplinary teams including surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, radiology, pathology and allied health, and is tailored to the individual diagnosis and stage of disease.
Dr Crawford treats a range of head and neck cancers, including oropharyngeal cancer, tonsil cancer, base of tongue cancer, thyroid cancer, salivary gland cancer and other tumours of the head and neck. Management is planned in conjunction with multidisciplinary teams, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology and allied health where appropriate.
Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) is a minimally invasive technique that allows selected head and neck tumours to be removed through the mouth using robotic technology, avoiding an external incision in suitable patients. Dr Crawford has dedicated fellowship training in robotic head and neck surgery and may use TORS for selected tonsil cancers, base of tongue cancers, other oropharyngeal tumours and some obstructive sleep apnoea procedures. Suitability depends on the location and extent of disease, anatomy and overall treatment plan.
Yes. Dr Crawford performs surgery for thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, parathyroid disease and benign and malignant salivary gland conditions. This includes assessment and surgical management of conditions affecting the thyroid, parotid gland and submandibular gland, with multidisciplinary cancer input where required.
Surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea is tailored to the site and cause of upper airway obstruction. Depending on the individual patient, treatment may involve surgery to the tonsils, palate, tongue base or other areas of the upper airway. Dr Crawford has dedicated fellowship training in sleep apnoea surgery and assesses patients who may benefit from surgery, including those who have difficulty tolerating CPAP.
Yes. Dr Crawford sees children for a range of paediatric ENT conditions, including tonsil and adenoid problems, recurrent throat infections, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, nasal obstruction and selected sinus conditions. Treatment is individualised, with surgery recommended when it is likely to provide clear clinical benefit.
Yes. A valid referral from a GP or another medical specialist is required to see Dr Julia Crawford and to claim Medicare rebates. Patients are asked to complete the online registration process and provide their referral and relevant medical information before the appointment wherever possible.
Dr Crawford consults at Sydney ENT Clinic Darlinghurst, Sydney ENT Clinic Kogarah and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. She operates at St Vincent's Public Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital, St George Private Hospital and Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
To help make your consultation as useful and efficient as possible, please complete your patient registration forms and provide all relevant medical information as early as you can before your appointment. This may include your referral, scans and imaging reports, pathology or biopsy results, previous specialist letters, test results and current medications.
Depending on the problem you are being seen for, Dr Crawford's team may also ask you to arrange additional investigations before your consultation, such as further imaging, a biopsy or a hearing test. Where appropriate, doing this in advance can help streamline your care and reduce the need for multiple appointments.
The more information you provide about your symptoms, previous treatment and relevant investigations, the better Dr Crawford and her team can prepare for your consultation and advise you about the most appropriate next steps. This can help minimise unnecessary visits, reduce delays and keep the overall cost of care as low as possible.
Our team can assist with appointment enquiries and help arrange a consultation with Dr Julia Crawford at one of her three Sydney consulting locations:
Dr Julia Crawford consults for head and neck conditions, head and neck cancer, thyroid and salivary gland disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, paediatric ENT and selected general ENT problems.
Her team can assist with arranging an appointment at Darlinghurst, Kogarah or Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, and will help ensure the appropriate information and investigations are available before your consultation.