Dr. Robert Briggs
Dr. Robert Briggs is an ENT specialist in Melbourne, Australia, known for otology and skull base surgery.
Dr. Robert Briggs is an ENT specialist practicing in Melbourne, Australia. He is known for otology, neurotology, acoustic neuroma surgery and cochlear implantation.
Clinical Professor in the University of Melbourne Departments of Surgery and Otolaryngology and Medical Director of the Cochlear Implant Clinic at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
About Dr. Robert Briggs
- Full Name: Professor Robert J. S. Briggs
- Credentials: MBBS, FRACS, FACS
- Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
- Subspecialty: Otology and neurotology
- Patients: Adults and children (paediatrics listed)
- New Patients: Not publicly confirmed
- Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
- NPI: Not applicable. NPI numbers are issued only to US providers.
Address and Contact
Melbourne Ear Specialists (St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne)
- Address: Suite 222, 100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Cochlear Implant Clinic
- City: East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Cochlear implantation in children and adults
- Acoustic neuroma surgery
- Otosclerosis surgery
- Neurofibromatosis type 2 and auditory brainstem implantation
- Bone conduction implants for single-sided deafness
- General otology
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: MBBS
- Specialist Training: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Melbourne, completed 1989
- Fellowships: Three years of clinical fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital (USA), the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (London) and the House Ear Clinic (Los Angeles)
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Specialist Qualification: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
- Other Fellowship: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Hospital Affiliations: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital; St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne
- Academic Appointment: Clinical Professor, University of Melbourne Departments of Surgery and Otolaryngology
- Past Roles: Clinical Executive Director of Otolaryngology and Head of Otology, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital; neurotologist, Austin Health
Insurance
No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Research on cochlear implant electrode development and safety and cochlear implant outcomes in young children
- Research collaboration on tinnitus with the Bionics Institute
- Passe and Williams Foundation Conjoint Grant (2018) on language outcomes in deaf children
- Oversees clinical research, guidelines and new devices in the Eye and Ear Cochlear Implant Clinic
Reviews and Ratings
No verified platform rating with a review count was captured for this doctor at the time of verification. Find MD Health does not create its own rating or ranking.
Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, VCIP leadership team
- St Vincent’s Private Hospital specialist page
- Bionics Institute profile
- The Passe and Williams Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Robert Briggs known for?
Dr. Robert Briggs is known for otology, neurotology, acoustic neuroma surgery and cochlear implantation.
Where does Dr. Robert Briggs practice?
He practices at Melbourne Ear Specialists, Suite 222, 100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, and at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
How can I book with Dr. Robert Briggs?
Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.
Find MD Health Disclaimer
Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Melbourne Ear Specialists or the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.