MD, FRACS (OHNS)
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon
Otolaryngologist
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Dr Marina Cavada
MD, FRACS (OHNS)
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist
Otolaryngologist (Head and Neck Surgeon)
Dr. Cavada is a highly experienced Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeon (Otolaryngologist) with dual Australian and Brazilian citizenship. She specializes in general adult and pediatric ENT conditions and has completed advanced training in nose and sinus disorders (Rhinology).
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Dr. Cavada earned her medical degree from the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil before completing her ENT specialist training at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Early in her career, she gained invaluable experience working in rural healthcare through a Brazilian government initiative, where she honed her skills in family and community health.
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To further her expertise, Dr. Cavada undertook a Clinical Research Fellowship in Rhinology at St. Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, affiliated with the University of New South Wales. She later completed additional ENT training in Australia at Macquarie University Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital, ultimately earning her Australian Fellowship certificate in ENT (Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery).
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As a senior clinical lecturer at Macquarie University, Dr. Cavada is deeply committed to advancing her knowledge and sharing her expertise. She actively participates in annual conferences and research to stay abreast of the latest developments in ENT care. She has also contributed to public health initiatives, serving as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, where she assisted in reducing public waiting lists.
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Dr. Cavada is a respected member of several prestigious medical associations, including:
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The Australian Medical Association (AMA)​
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The Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ASOHNS)
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The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
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The Brazilian Medical Association (CREMERS)
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The Brazilian Association of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ABORL)
Dr. Cavada is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care, drawing on her extensive international training and professional affiliations to deliver the highest standards of treatment.
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She currently practices at The ENT Centre (Hornsby) and Sydney ENT Clinic (Kogarah) and provides surgical care at leading facilities, including:
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Chatswood Private Hospital
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St. George Private Hospital
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Sydney Adventist Private Hospital
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Macquarie University Private Hospital
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