Prof Hubert Low | Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
Prof Hubert Low
Prof Hubert LowHead and Neck Surgeon

    Professor Tsu-Hui (Hubert) Low

    ENT/Head and Neck Surgeon

    MBBS (Hons), BSc Med (Hons), FRACS

    CONTACT

    Phone: (02) 9874 2432
    Fax: (02) 9874 8159

    Specialty

    • Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

    Areas of Interest

    • Head and Neck Malignancies
    • Facial Nerve Disorders
    • Thyroid and Parathyroid Pathologies

    About

    Professor Hubert Low is an Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgeon, specialising in the management of head and neck malignancies, facial nerve disorders, and thyroid/parathyroid conditions.

    He completed his ENT training in 2013 and pursued further post-fellowship training both in Australia and internationally.

    Professor Low holds Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) positions at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Macquarie University Hospital, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

    He is a member of the Australasian Head and Neck Society, the Australasian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

    Currently, Professor Low serves as the Director of the Facial Nerve Services at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and is the Clinical Lead for the Head and Neck Database at the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute.

    In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in mentoring ENT registrars and Head and Neck Fellows, with academic appointments at both Macquarie University and the University of Sydney.

    Professor Low has published widely in both local and international journals. His research focuses on outcomes related to mucosal and cutaneous malignancies, as well as facial nerve disorders.

    Professional Associations

    Australasian Head and Neck Society

    Australasian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery

    Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

     Q&A with Dr Hubert Low

    My first job was…
    Working as an assistant nurse at the nursing home. Subsequently, he took up a part-time assistant lecturer/ casual tutor job at the School of Anatomy, UNSW.

    Why did you want to work in healthcare? 
    I like basic science/ epidemiology and the ability to interact and help people. Clinical medicine covers all that spectrum.

    To explain to people what I do I say…
    I treat patients with head and neck cancer to achieve cure and maximise their quality of life. I also manage patients with facial nerve disorder, and help them to normalise their facial function.

    What is the hardest part about your job?
    Long surgeries, requiring precision and concentrations. Significant time away from the family.

    What do you enjoy most about your job? 

    I enjoy my interactions with my patients and supporting them through their cancer journey. I aim to give hope to my patients. Hope that is not confined to cure but is also about improving the quality of life and reducing pain and suffering.

    Teaching is also a big part of my job at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. I enjoy my interactions with my fellows, registrars and medical students.

    What attracted you to working at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?
    The wonderful team in Head and Neck service, legacy of the late Chris O’Brien. I started my head and neck surgery training at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital under the guidance of the late Chris O’Brien. It is an honour and privilege to be able to continue his vision at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

    What does Chris O’Brien Lifehouse offer patients?
    Support for patients, right through from diagnostic, operative (or other intervention), post-treatment care and follow-up. There is an incredible amount of cumulative experience in our Head and Neck team. Patients are cared for by a team that is also actively pursuing research interest to improve cancer care.

    My proudest achievement at work is … when the patient says: “Thank you for helping me.”

    I do what I do because … I love what I do. I love working with my team and I love interacting with my patients.

    At work I am always learning that … there is always a better treatment. We just need to find it. What we are offering is only the best that is currently available.

    To unwind at the end of the day I … … might put on a CD from my collection or play an instrument with one of my three very talented children, or chilling out with my ever supportive wife to debrief. On the weekend, I enjoy going out for a walk with the family or lose myself in the garden.

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