Dr Stephen Kleid

Dr Stephen Kleid is a well experienced Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon at Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery in Hawthorn East. He completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 1977, subsequently completing his training at several hospitals, including St Vincent's Hospital, The Eye and Ear Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital. He also spent some time in Florida in the United States practicing as a surgeon at the University of Florida Medical School. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1986. Dr Kleid also practices as a Senior ENT and Head & Neck Tumour Surgeon at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre where he has worked for over 30 years. He also practiced at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for 20 years and became Head of the Department. In his current clinical practice, Dr Kleid specialises in the following ENT procedures: • Septoplasty for deviated septum • Septorhinoplasty • Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty • Sinus surgery • Alarplasty (nostril reduction surgery) • Tracheal shave (Adam's apple reduction) • Otoplasty for bat ear • Nostril sill reduction Dr Kleid has performed over 1000 nose procedures and over 500 rhinoplasties over the two decades of his experience in nose surgery. Outside of his clinical work, he teaches and lectures medical students, trainee surgeons and surgeons from overseas. He also is regularly invited to lecture in his field of expertise at conferences in Australia and overseas. Dr Kleid holds professional memberships with the following national and international associations: • American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery • Australasian Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons • American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgeons • Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society • American Head and Neck Surgery Society

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2006–2012
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

2. 2012–2016
   Residency · Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Universidad de Navarra

1. 2016-09–2017-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 18 · i10: 13

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Dr Stephen Kleid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.5458/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 169

2. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) across

   Dr Stephen Kleid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.4415/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 83

3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology)

   Dr Stephen Kleid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9231/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 93

• Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose & Throat Surgery (ENT/Otolaryngology) 2026-03-05 · 4 min read
• Awareness When should you see a ear nose & throat surgery (ent/otolaryngology)? 2026-01-12 · 6 min read