Peter J. Wormald is an otolaryngologist based in Adelaide, SA, working in Head and Neck Surgery. This kind of medicine is all about the head and neck area, especially the parts that help us breathe, smell, hear, and keep the eyes working properly.
In many cases, people see Peter for ongoing nose and sinus issues. That can include things like sinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis, including cases with nasal polyps. When the nose gets blocked for long periods, it can affect sleep, energy, and day-to-day comfort, so treatment is often about getting symptoms under control and improving airflow.
He also looks after problems around the tear system, including a blocked tear duct. These issues can cause watering, irritation, and repeat infections at times, and they can be very annoying day to day.
Some patients are referred for more complex head and neck conditions. Peter treats a range of conditions that involve the sinuses and nearby structures, including sinus cancer. He also works on problems that can connect the nose, skull base, and brain area, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, encephalocele, and related skull base conditions like chordoma and hypothalamic or pituitary tumours.
For treatment, endoscopy can be an important tool. Peter’s practice includes endoscopy and procedures such as septoplasty, which can help when the nose is blocked due to a deviated septum. This approach can be used to examine, manage, and treat problems in a way that aims to be as direct as possible.
At times, patients also come in after infections, including rare ones like Pseudomonas stutzeri. These can be tricky, and care often needs to match what the infection is doing in the body, rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Peter works with patients who need careful assessment and practical treatment planning for both long-term sinus problems and more serious conditions affecting the head and neck area. The focus stays on clear next steps, relief from symptoms, and making sure treatment fits the specific situation.