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Neurosurgery

Where to find this service

Where to find this service

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Hospital

The Neurosurgery unit see people who need surgery to their brain, spinal cord or nerves.

Western Health provides this service in collaboration with the Royal Melbourne Hospital's team of experts. The service provides a comprehensive inpatient service for patients with neurosurgical diseases, with a clinical and referral service for patients with intracranial, spinal and peripheral nerve disorders requiring neurosurgical assessment and treatment.

Consultants

  • Mr Patrick Lo
  • Mr Michael Wong​
In the case of a life threatening emergency, call 30020.
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