3 Best Neurologists in Newcastle

“Dr Venkatesh Krishnamurthy is the Director and Consultant Neurologist at Pacific Neurology. He completed his medical degree at Bangalore University, India, in 2001. He did his internship in Internal Medicine in E. Kent, England. Dr Venkatesh completed his MRCP (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians) in the United Kingdom in 2005. He has a particular interest in headaches/migraines, peri-operative management of strokes, and movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease. Dr Venkatesh performs nerve conduction studies, needle electromyography, and vestibular function testing. Pacific Neurology is a premier provider of neurology services in Newcastle, offering private neurology services to patients in the Hunter region and beyond. They provide appointments for patients needing specialist reviews for ADF Medicals, Workers' Compensation, and Transport for NSW specialist reviews. He has admitting rights at Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and Newcastle Private Hospital.”

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“Dr Patricia Caruana completed her Doctor of Medicine at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg. She obtained her Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and has been in practice since 2000. Dr Caruana has extensive experience in managing neurological and other emergency conditions. She provides care in the field of general neurology, including the investigation and management of epilepsy, headaches, stroke, dementia, and memory disorders. She is a member of the Australian Medical Council. Dr Caruana can provide pregnancy counselling for patients with neurological conditions and is trained in the use of Botox for the treatment of chronic migraine and hyperhidrosis. In addition to English, she communicates with patients in French and German. Dr Caruana is currently a Conjoint Lecturer in Neurology at Newcastle University, an honorary staff member at John Hunter Hospital, and practices privately at MindCare.”

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“Dr Thomas Wellings is a licensed neurologist at Broadmeadow Neurology. He completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 2003. In 2011, Dr Wellings completed his Fellowship in the Adult Medicine Division at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He is also a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, where he teaches medical students, junior doctors, and allied health workers. Dr Wellings has a special interest in nerve and muscle tests, as well as dizziness and balance disorders. His experience includes dizziness, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neurodegenerative and neurogenetic conditions, strokes, and headaches. He takes the time to listen to his patients about their symptoms and concerns. In addition to English, Dr Wellings is fluent in German and communicates effectively with his patients in both languages.”

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