Dr Upasna Pratap (Paz) graduated from the University of Tasmania with First Class Honours in 2006. She completed her specialist training in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery across major centres in Melbourne and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2013.
Following her specialist training, Dr Pratap undertook a Fellowship in Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery, with a focus on nasal and sinus surgery, complex rhinoplasty and endoscopic approaches to the skull base and intracranial cavity. She subsequently completed a second Fellowship in London in Head and Neck Surgery, specialising in the management of both benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck, including thyroid disease.
Dr Pratap treats both adults and children with a broad range of general ENT conditions. Her particular areas of interest include Rhinology (nose and sinus surgery), Paediatric ENT (including tonsil and adenoid surgery and grommet insertion), and Head and Neck Surgery, encompassing both benign and malignant conditions.
She consults in St Kilda East and operates privately at The Avenue. She also holds operating privileges at several other private hospitals across Melbourne.
Dr Pratap holds public appointments at The Alfred Hospital, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and West Gippsland Healthcare Group, contributing to patient care across a range of clinical settings.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr Pratap contributes to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Global Development team, undertaking volunteer work in the Pacific Islands. This work reflects her strong personal connection to the region and her commitment to support surgical care and professional development internationally.
Originally from the small Tasmanian township of St Marys, Dr Pratap completed her primary and secondary education locally before studying at the University of Tasmania and undertaking her internship at the Royal Hobart Hospital. She maintains a strong connection to Tasmania through both her professional work and family ties.
Undergraduate Qualifications
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Graduated with First Class Honours in 2006
Ear Nose and Throat Training (5 years)
Rotated through the major hospitals in Victoria
- The Royal Childrens Hospital
- Monash
- The Alfred
- Barwon Health (Geelong)
- The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Sub-specialty Fellowships
- Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
Public Appointments:
- The Alfred Hospital
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Eastern Health