Neurosurgery

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

We provide a comprehensive inpatients and 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 services. We have established specialised clinics and services in:

  • Cerebrovascular disorders
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neuro-endocrinology (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.

For contact details, please see the Neurosurgery page under Services.

Monash Health Neurosurgeons

  • Professor Justin Moore (Chair/Director of Neurosurgery)
  • Assoc. Professor Leon Lai (Deputy Director of Neurosurgery)
  • Dr Chris Xenos (Director of Paediatric Neurosurgery)
  • Professor Tony Goldschlager
  • Dr Jeremy Kam
  • Dr Adrian Praeger
  • Dr Craig Timms
  • Dr Ahmad Badran
  • Dr Rebecca Limb
  • Dr Reece Sher
  • Dr Piers Thomas
  • Dr Juliet Clayton

Some surgeons also consult in 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:

  • Address referral to the Head of Unit: Professor Justin Moore
  • Relevant clinical history for the patient
  • The reason for referral
  • Patient details including address, date of birth and contact phone numbers
  • Your details and provider number

To discuss complex and urgent referrals, please call our 24 hour on-call service via the Monash Health switchboard on (03) 9594 6666.

We’re changing the way we receive referrals.

For more information about Neurosurgery at Monash Health and contact details, please see the Neurosurgery page under Services.

Please note that from 27 August 2024 until late October, Clayton Road is completely closed to all non-emergency traffic between Monash Medical Centre and Haughton Road, just south of the railway line.Learn more
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