Our neurologists
Many of Australia’s neurologists practice at a St Vincent’s Private Hospital.
Our neurologists are amongst Australia’s leading and most respected practitioners, who have all undergone a rigorous process of assessment prior to gaining admitting privileges to our hospitals.
We have neurologists with interests and expertise in all aspects of neurology.
Headache
Headache is one of the most common disorders. Headache can be a primary disorder, for example migraine, tension headache and cluster headache. It can also be a secondary disorder e.g. caused by something else wrong with the brain or body.
A neurologist can diagnose and treat primary headaches as well as diagnose the cause of secondary headaches. Different types of headache respond to different treatments. And sometimes headache could be a warning sign of something serious, so if you’re experiencing severe and/or recurring headaches, it’s important to seek a proper diagnosis.
Epilepsy
Diagnosing epilepsy begins with a variety of tests which can include a physical exam, blood tests, an ECG, a CT scan and an MRI.
Treatments for epilepsy vary depending on your symptoms and how the condition is affecting your lifestyle. Medications, medically-supervised diets and implantable devices are options your neurologist may discuss with you. If you’re diagnosed with epilepsy you won’t be left to manage this on your own; There’s also a comprehensive support team available to help you with your condition.
Parkinson’s disease
Because there’s no specific test for Parkinson’s disease, your neurologist normally bases the diagnosis on signs, symptoms and a neurological examination. Other conditions also need to be excluded, which may require some tests and imaging.
Treatments include lifestyle changes, exercise, physiotherapy and medications that can improve your ability to walk and move — as well as reducing tremor. Following a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, you can rely on us to help support you with managing your condition.
