Neurology & Neurosurgery
San Neuro brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialised nurses, diagnostic teams and allied health professionals, with medical treatment, surgery, diagnostic testing and rehabilitation available according to individual need. Some patients begin with a neurologist for diagnosis and medical management, while others may be referred directly to a neurosurgeon for surgical assessment. When both areas of expertise are relevant, the teams can work together to plan the next stage of care.
Neurologists assess and manage conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Neurology services at The San include assessment and medical management for movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and seizures, headache and migraine, neuromuscular conditions, memory and cognitive disorders, and other neurological conditions.
Neurosurgeons at The San provide assessment and surgical care for selected conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. This includes care for brain and spinal tumours, spinal degeneration or nerve compression, neurovascular conditions, cerebrospinal fluid disorders and peripheral nerve entrapment.
San Neuro provides coordinated medical and surgical care for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Depending on individual needs, care may include medication management, device-assisted therapies and assessment for deep brain stimulation.
The San provides dedicated stroke and neurovascular care involving medical, nursing, imaging and allied health teams. Ongoing care may include acute treatment, neurological review, rehabilitation and follow-up, depending on the type of stroke or neurovascular condition.
San Neuro supports patients with conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The appropriate pathway may involve neurological assessment, diagnostic imaging, neurophysiology, pain or rehabilitation services, or neurosurgical review.
The San's interventional neuroradiology service and hybrid theatre support selected minimally invasive neurovascular procedures, bringing advanced imaging and procedural care together in one clinical environment.
Neurological care may involve a range of diagnostic and supporting services. Depending on the patient and condition, these may include medical imaging, neurophysiology testing, neuropsychology, specialised nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and rehabilitation.
Use The San's Find a Doctor directory to find a neurologist or neurosurgeon who practises at Sydney Adventist Hospital. Specialist appointments are made with the individual doctor's practice.
Once treatment at The San has been arranged, you can access information about online admission, preparing for hospital, your stay and leaving hospital.
Patient information
GPs and other referrers can use links above to identify relevant specialists, and read our Neuro edition of San Doctor to learn more about all our services.
Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) has marked a major milestone in neurological care, performing the first robotic-assisted Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure in the Asia Pacific region.
The Interventional Neuroradiology Theatre was officially unveiled by the Member for Wahroonga, Alister Henskens SC MP at the launch event on 1 April, attended by clinicians, staff, donors, media and community leaders, including the Mayors of Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai.
Sydney Adventist Hospital has become the first private hospital in Australia to receive an Angels Award from the World Stroke Organisation, achieving gold status for stroke care.
