Dr Shahidi Rhinoplasty Surgeon

About Dr Shahidi

Dr Shahidi is an Australian-trained Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, with a focus on Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He holds a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), indicating completion of accredited specialist surgical training in Australia. He is also a Fellow of the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (FAAFPS).

Dr Shahram Shahidi

BSC(MED)(HON I) MB BS(SYD) FRACS FAAFPS
MED 0001167352

Since 2003, Dr Shahidi has limited his practice to rhinoplasty and nasal surgery, managing both aesthetic and functional nasal concerns. He also treats a range of nasal and sinus conditions as part of his clinical scope.

After completing his medical and research degrees at the University of Sydney, Dr Shahidi undertook internship and surgical training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He later entered the advanced training program in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, completing further specialty training before obtaining his FRACS.

Dr Shahidi is committed to providing thorough clinical assessment and patient-centred care. A consultation includes a full medical history, examination, and discussion of treatment options tailored to each patient’s needs and goals.

Clinical Focus

Rhinoplasty Surgery

Nose & Sinus Conditions

Additional Training and Professional Development

Dr Shahidi completed a fellowship with the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery in Sydney. He subsequently undertook short-term training programs in the United States, including observational fellowships in Oregon and Indianapolis, and attended advanced rhinoplasty workshops in Chicago.

In the United Kingdom, Dr Shahidi held a Clinical Fellowship in Rhinology and Rhinoplasty Surgery, based at Charing Cross Hospital in London and the Royal United Hospital in Bath. These roles involved exposure to advanced nasal and sinus surgical techniques in clinical settings.

Throughout his career, Dr Shahidi has participated in mentorship and collaborative learning with experienced surgeons in the field of facial plastic and nasal surgery, including attendance at international workshops and seminars.

He maintains an ongoing interest in the clinical aspects of functional and aesthetic rhinoplasty and regularly engages in continuing professional development in this field.

Affiliated Hospitals

Academic Background

Professional Memberships

Post Graduate Experience

Scholarships

Presentations & Publications

Shahidi S, Poronnik P, Cook DI, Young JA (1989) Permeation properties of a Non-Selective Cation Channel in cultured mouse mandibular cells. Proc Aust Physiol Pharmacol Soc 20:148p.

Poronnik P, Shahidi S, Cook DI, Young JA (1990). Properties of a Non-Selective Cation Channel in cultured mouse mandibular cells. In: Wong PYD, Young JA (eds) Exocrine Secretion II. ISES, Hong Kong, pp 115-118.

Poronnik P, Shahidi S, Allen DG, Cook DI, Young JA (1990) Non-Selective Cation Channel and exocrine secretion. Second Congress of the Asian and Oceanion physiological Societies, PI-123.

Shahidi S, Poronnik P, Barden JA, Cook DI (1993) Structure-function relations of biotin derivatives of apamin. Biochemica et Biophysica Acta, 1157, p74-80.

Harman R, Shahidi S, Talbot-Stern J, Harris JP (1997) Delay in the management of acute appendicitis in a major teaching hospital. Aust. N.Z. J. Surg, 67, Suppl 1, p A107.

Shahidi S, Tavakoli k, Yu Y, Bonar f, Walsh WR, Poole D (1998) Expression of growth factors in the distraction zone of sheep mandible. Oral presentation at the Registrar’s paper day 12th of Sept, 1998. Sydney Australia.

Logan DR, Shahidi S, Talbot-Stern J, Harris JP (1998) Delay in the management of acute appendicitis in a major teaching hospital. Poster presentation at the Registrar’s paper day 12th of Sept, 1998. Sydney Australia.

Tavakoli K, Yu Y, Shahidi S, Bonar F, Walsh WR, Poole MD (1999) Expression of growth factors in the mandibular distraction zone: a sheep study. British J of Plastic Surgery, 7, 434-439p.

Johansson K, Ananda N, Campbell P, Durmush K, Edwards K, Harrison K, Shahidi S (2001) Blunt tracheo-oesophageal transection. Eur. J. Surgery, 167: 795-797p.

Sidhu S, Stanton R, Shahidi S, Chu J, Chew S, Campbell P (2001) Initial experience of vocal cord evaluation using grey-scale, real time, B-mode ultrasound. ANZ J. Surg. 71: 737-739p.

Walton J, Shahidi S, Croxson GR, (2003) Spontanous CSF otorohea post insertion on tympanostomy tube: Case report. Aust J of Oto-laryngology.

Taylor P, Croxson G, Shahidi S, (2003) Pneumolabrinth after flying induced barotrauma. Aust J of Oto-laryngology.

Shahidi S, Mendelshon M (2004) Options in facelift surgery. Aust J of Oto-laryngology.

Shahidi S, Mendelshon M, Moini B (2004) Laser hair removal for the treatment of hypertrichosis of the external ear: case report. Aust J of Oto-laryngology.

Shahidi S. (2004) Facial Danger Zones in Facial Plastic Surgery. Presentation at the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery meeting (Sydney, Australia).

Shahidi S. (2005) Nasal Anatomy In Rhinoplasty Surgery. Presentation at the Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery meeting (Sydney, Australia).

Workshops & Conferences

1993: Temporal Bone Dissection Course.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

1996: Mastoid and Middle ear Surgery.
May, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

1996: National Dysphagia Symposium,
September, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

1997: Temporal Bone Dissection Course.
November, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

1997: Early Management of Severe Trauma Committee.
February, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

1997: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Scientific Meeting.
May, Brisbane, Australia.

1998: NSW Registrar Paper Day.
September, Sydney, Australia.

1999: Temporal Bone Dissection Course.
November, St Vincent Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

1999: Ear, Nose & Throat, Registrar Conference,
Adelaide, Australia.

2000: Ear, Nose & Throat, Registrar Conference,
Melbourne, Australia.

2000: Sinus Surgery Conference,
Queenstown, New Zealand.

2001: Ear, Nose & Throat, Registrar conference,
Perth, Australia.

2001: Sinus Surgery Dissection Course,
Perth, Australia.

2001: Evolving Concepts in Paediatric Rhinology.
August, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

2002: International conference on Sinus Surgery.
November, Mexico City.

2003: Facial Plastic Surgery. Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery meeting. March, Sydney, Australia.

2003: Advances in Rhinoplasty. American Academy of facial Plastic Surgery. June, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

2003: Cadaver Dissection Laboratory in Rhinoplasty.
June, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

2003: British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology.
July, Birmingham, UK.

2004: Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty. Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery meeting. March, Sydney, Australia.

2004: Australian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Scientific Meeting, May, Sydney, Australia.

2006: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific Congress, May, RACS, Sydney, Australia.

2006: Surgical Teachers Course, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

2006: Seminar on Chemical Facial Peel and Botox Therapy. Australian Society of Cosmetic Medicine. September, Sydney, Australia.

2006: American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Scientific meeting.
September, Toronto, Canada.

2007: Mastering Difficult Interactions. Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. June, Sydney, Australia.

2007: Oculoplastic Surgery. Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery meeting. October, Sydney, Australia.

2007: Mastering Adverse Outcomes, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. September, Sydney, Australia.

2008: Sinus lift workshop, May, Sydney, Australia.

2008: Rhinology Society meeting, September, New Zealand.

2009: Australian Society of Head and Neck Surgery and Otolaryngology, May, Gold Coast, Australia.

2010: Rhinoplasty Workshop, St Vincent Hospital, February, Sydney, Australia.

2010: Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery Rhinoplasty course, Sydney Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

2010: ASOHNS meeting March – lecture presentation by Dr Shahidi in the nasal tip surgery dome division, Sydney, Australia.

2010: Nose and Surrounding. Facial Plastic Surgery the Italian way!. Rome, Italy.

2011: 7th European Congress of Aesthetic Surgery Paris, France.

2012: Rhinoplasty Symposium. Adelaide Australia.

Dr Shahidi presented his concept of Structured Closed Rhinoplasty Surgery at this meeting.

2012: 20th ANNIVERSARYStuttgart Advanced Course for Functional & Aesthetic Rhinoplasty

Stuttgart, Germany.

2012: Dr Shahidi presented ” Advances in Rhinoplasty Surgery” at the first Hospital for Specialsit Surgery surgical meeting. Bella Vista, Sydney, Australia

2012: Dr Shahidi presented “Endonasal Structured Rhinoplasty” at the 6th Australasian Rhinological Society Conference. 5-7 October. Sunshine Coast, Australia.

2013: AAFPS Master symposium and Cadaver dissection in rhinoplasty and facial rejuvenation. 14th to 16th of March. Perth, WA, Australia.

2013: DR Shahidi presented two talks at the above meeting titled:

“Endonasal tip plasty” and Endonasal rhinoplasty tip vs dorsum”

2013: Australian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Scientific Meeting, March 17th to 20th, Perth WA, Australia.

2013: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Process Communication Model. !8th to 20th April. Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

2013: PRP workshop. 10th August, Sydney, Australia.

2014: Visit Dr Babak Azizzadeh and Dr Paul Nassif. April 16th and 23rd. Beverly Hills, Ca. USA.

2014: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Process Communication Model part II 5th to 7th of September. Sydney, Australia.

2014: The Triennal masters’ Symposium with special emphasis on Blepharoplasty and upper facial rejuvenation 19-20th of September, Sydney, Australia.

2015: Australian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Scientific Meeting, March 7th to 9th, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

2015: Dr Shahidi presented at the above meeting “How the selfie has changed my approach to rhinoplasty surgery”.

2015: 23rd Stuttgart Advanced Course for Functional & Aesthetic Rhinoplasty, March 17th to 19th. Stuttgart, Germany.

2015: Milan masterclass in rhinoplasty, march 22nd to 24th. Milan Italy.

2015: AAFPS Master symposium on rhinoplasty October 8th to 10, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Community and Educational Contributions

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