A/Prof Daniel Novakovic
Laryngologist and ENT Surgeon
A/Prof Daniel Novakovic is an Australian-trained ENT surgeon with subspecialist expertise in laryngology, voice, swallowing and upper-airway disorders. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney with an active clinical and research interest in disorders of the larynx
Clinical expertise
A/Prof Novakovic’s practice focuses on disorders of the larynx, voice, swallowing and upper airway
Voice and laryngeal disorders
Disorders affecting voice quality, vocal fold function and laryngeal structure.
Swallowing disorders
Assessment and treatment of swallowing difficulties involving the throat and upper oesophagus.
Neurolaryngology
Conditions such as vocal fold paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia and other neurological disorders affecting the larynx
Upper-airway disorders
Assessment and treatment of airway conditions involving the nose, larynx and upper trachea
Training and Fellowships
- University of Sydney Medical School
- Australian ENT specialist training
- Advanced fellowship training in laryngology and neurolaryngology, New York
- Fellowship training in head and neck oncology
- Ongoing subspecialist practice in laryngology, voice and swallowing disorders
Academic & professional appointments
- Associate Professor, University of Sydney
- Active clinical research in laryngology
- Research interests including vocal fold paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia, respiratory papillomatosis, mucosal wound healing and laser–tissue interaction
- Surgical Director – University of Sydney Voice Lab
- Head of Laryngology research stream – Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital
Research and publications
A/Prof Novakovic has an active research program in laryngology, with interests spanning vocal fold paralysis, neurological voice disorders, respiratory papillomatosis, mucosal wound healing and laser–tissue interaction.
He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals along with multiple textbook chapters
He is regularly invited to national and international meetings as an expert in the field and has had multiple engagements as keynote speaker
RCPD outcomes in Australia
Published clinical outcomes examining patient characteristics and treatment response in Australian patients with RCPD.
Voice and neurolaryngology research
Research into vocal fold paralysis, spasmodic dysphonia and other disorders affecting laryngeal function
Laryngeal technology and tissue research
Work involving laser–tissue interaction, mucosal wound healing and minimally invasive treatments