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Meet our Cochlear implant team
We welcome you to discuss cochlear implantation with our team of surgeons and audiologists.
Surgeons
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Robert Morrissey MBBS FRACSRobert graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1976 and completed specialist training in Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery in 1986. Robert works in private practice in Adelaide and is a consultant surgeon at Flinders Medical Centre. He has been involved with cochlear implant treatment since 1988. |
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Paul Varley MBBS FRACSPaul is an ENT surgeon who graduated from the University of Adelaide Medical School in 1989. He undertook surgical training in South Australia completing his advanced training in Ear Nose and Throat surgery in 1998. Paul works in private practice in Adelaide and as a consultant surgeon at Flinders Medical Centre with a particular interest in cochlear implantation. |
Audiologists
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Keith Chiveralls M.Sc., B.Sc., M.Aud.S.A. (CC) Grad. Cert. Grief & P.C. Couns.Keith has extensive experience in audiology and cochlear implants having lectured in Audiology in both the UK and Adelaide for 25 years. Keith has practised in paediatric and adult clinical audiology for over 35 years and has 20 years experience with cochlear implant work in Australia and the UK. |
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Nina Swiderski B.Sc. (Hons), Grad Dip Aud., M.Clin Aud., M.Aud. S.A. (CC)Nina commenced work in clinical audiology with a focus on adult cochlear implantation and paediatric diagnostic services following graduation from the University of Melbourne in 1995. She has enjoyed continued practice in these areas of expertise while involved in hospital based positions, private practice and through clinical teaching. |
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Scott Eckert B.App Sc. (OT), M.Aud S.A. (CC)Since graduating from Flinders University in June 2002, Scott has worked clinically with both adults and children, focusing on adult cochlear implantation. Prior to commencing audiology, Scott worked as an Occupational Therapist. He brings his knowledge from this work to assist with the complex needs of those with additional disabilities. |
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Caren Sawers BA Speech and Hearing Therapy MA Audiology (CC)Caren has worked in a variety of clinical settings with hearing impaired adults and children since graduating from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa in 1997. These include working with ENT surgeons, children at a school for the deaf, adults and within clinical training and teaching. |
Administration
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Christie SchoppChristie is an experienced administrative officer who has been with SACIC since it commenced in 2004. Previously Christie worked in all areas of medical administration at 2 busy medical practices. On arrival at SACIC, Christie will greet you and help you complete paperwork prior to seeing one of our audiologists. Christie is always more than happy to help with any questions you may have and prides herself on providing outstanding friendly service. |







