Takeshi Oshima is an Otolaryngologist based at 445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW 2067. This is an ear, nose and throat clinic, so the work is mainly about helping people hear better, breathe easier, and deal with problems in the head and neck area.
In day to day care, he looks after a mix of common and more complex issues. That can include long-lasting ear problems, like otitis media with effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), and conditions such as patulous eustachian tube. Some patients come in with hearing loss, including infant hearing loss, and he helps sort out what may be going on and what to do next.
Sinus and throat symptoms are also a big part of the picture. He treats things like sinusitis and ongoing nose and throat irritation. At times, the focus is on growths and changes in the throat, including leukoplakia, and cancers like tongue cancer and sinus cancer.
When infections or swelling are the main issue, he manages conditions such as perichondritis and other ear and throat inflammatory problems. People with repeated upper airway issues, including recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, may also be assessed here. Some cases involve human papillomavirus (HPV), which can affect the throat.
He also deals with ear structure problems and long-term complications. For example, cholesteatoma can be serious, and it often needs careful assessment over time. Acute pain related to ear and throat conditions is also something he reviews, along with otitis more generally.
There is support for patients who need closer checking inside. Endoscopy is part of the service, which can help with looking at the nose, throat and related areas more closely. In some patients, that includes looking at salivary gland tumours and other growths.
Along with ENT issues, the care can include other health matters that show up alongside head and neck concerns, such as hypermobile joints, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and joint or bone related problems like osteoarthritis and osteotomy, depending on the overall situation.
Clinical trials and research details are not listed here. The focus is on practical assessment, clear explanations, and helping patients find the most suitable next step for their symptoms and diagnosis.