Dr Kobus Opperman

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Brighton ENT, 161 North Rd, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

(03) 9596 8005

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Dr. JB (Kobus) Opperman ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon FRACS (OHNS), FCORL (Cum Laude), MMED (ORL) (Cum Laude), MBChB (Cum Laude), DipPEC (Cum Laude), DipHIVMan Kobus is a locally based ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a passion for Head and Neck Oncology. He is a dedicated and meticulous surgeon, always aiming to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. Having his own family, he understands the challenges of having ill youngsters at home and the strain that it places on the whole household. He thus always creates an inviting and friendly environment for little ones attending the practice. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pretoria, South Africa (Cum Laude) and was awarded the prestigious Vice-Chancellor and Principal Award for the top student over 6 years of study. He was also recognised as the top achieving student in the Faculty of Health Science, University of Pretoria (2012). He was also inducted as a member of the Golden Key Society. Dr. Opperman was selected to specialise in ENT, Head and Neck Surgery (University of Pretoria), which he completed with distinction. During this time, he also attained a Master’s Degree in Otorhinolaryngology (Cum Laude), with special focus on local anaesthetics and pain relieve post-tonsillectomy. He was subsequently awarded the research prize at the annual ENT Society of South Africa Congress (2019). Kobus has always felt a calling to be involved with cancer management and embarked on a two- and half-year Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology at Monash Health. His clinical acumen and passion for his patients was evident early on, and he progressed to being employed as a Consultant ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon. During this time, he also completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). Kobus also holds a Diploma in Primary Emergency Care and a Diploma in HIV Management. Dr. Opperman specialises in both adult and paediatric ENT complaints:  ENT problems in children: including tonsils, adenoids, snoring/apnoea and grommets.  Nose and sinus concerns: allergies, blockage, recurrent sinusitis, nose bleeds.  Hearing concerns: hearing loss and ear complaints of all ages.  Throat and mouth concerns: swallowing, reflux and voice problems  Salivary gland pathology.  Neck lumps and bumps. Having presented at a number of congresses and published in high impact journals, Kobus always adopts the attitude of being a ‘Student of Life and a Student for Life’. He regularly attends national and international congresses. In his role as consultant surgeon at Monash Health, Dr. Opperman is also very passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of ENT Surgeons and prides himself on comprehensive and holistic care for his patients. Kobus is very much a family man and a man of faith, enjoying involvement in community upliftment projects. He’s extremely grateful to his beautiful wife, Igna and two princesses for all their love and support throughout his career.