Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery at Monash Health is dedicated to treating patients with routine and complex neurosurgical disorders.

We provide comprehensive outpatient services for patients with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Our team of dedicated specialist neurosurgeons provide the full range of adult and paediatric care. We have established specialised clinics and services in:

Cerebrovascular disorders (aneurysms, AVMs, cavernomas, and dural AV fistula)
Neuro-oncology (meningioma, glioblastoma, incidentalomas)
Neuroendocrinology (Pituitary disorders)
Skull base tumours
Spinal disorders
Paediatric neurosurgery
Functional neurosurgery including treatment of complex movement disorders
Hydrocephalus and related disorders
Peripheral nerve
General neurosurgery

Each of these services provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the management of the disease.

Monash Health Neurosurgeons

Assoc. Professor Leon Lai (Acting Head of Unit)
Assoc. Professor Andrew Danks
Mr Armin Drnda
Assoc. Professor Tony Goldschlager
Mr Jeremy Kam
Mr Adrian Praeger
Mr Craig Timms
Mr Chris Xenos

Our surgeons all have private rooms.

Referrals

Secure eReferral by HealthLink is now our preferred method of referral.

Find up-to-date information about how to send a referral to Monash Health Specialist Consulting Clinics on the eReferrals page on our website.

Referrals are triaged depending on the clinical urgency. Emergency cases can present to the Emergency Service at Monash Clayton, Dandenong, or Casey Hospitals.

Referrals should include: