3 Best Neurosurgeons in Adelaide, SA

Absolutely fantastic experience. After suffering from severe back pain for many months, I discovered I had a rare tumour growing in my spinal cord. I was referred to the amazing Professor Zacest by my GP who highly recommended him and she wasn't wrong! Professor Zacest successfully removed the tumour and I immediately felt relief from the severe pain I had suffered prior to surgery. He is caring, communicated well and visited me in hospital every day for the week I was there. Most importantly he fixed me. His receptionist Judy is delightful. I totally recommend!

Extremely happy with Adelaide Neuro. I experienced a herniated disc and required microdisectomy. From the get go Dr Zacest was proactive and very approachable, understanding and professional. The procedure was carried out without any hiccup, and recovery is just as he said it would be. Judy his office manager is an absolute gem. She knew all the exact channels to navigate and sort out what needed to be done efficiently and swiftly. There were no hassles, delays or setbacks whilst navigating this workcover journey to recovery. Which I was expecting. Totally recommend getting referred to this A team!

Dr Zacest was very kind and caring. No doubt his qualifications speak for his overall experience. His receptionist, Judy is always so bright, friendly and most importantly knowledgeable. I emailed and called several times with questions and she never made me seem like a bother and even reassured me enough with her detailed answers to my questions.

The service I received by A/Prof. Andrew Zest was excellent. His explanation and the expected result of an operation on my spine were spot on. As a result of my operation, the debilitating pain I was experiencing in my leg over a very long time has completely disappeared. As for his receptionist Judy, she needs to be thank for the kindness, encouragement and assistance throughout this period. Highly recommend. - WO Reply

I had severe spinal stenosis and went from being fit and healthy, walking 45 minutes daily, to barely being able to cross the street. Legs numb with muscle seizures when I tried to walk. After surgery I was back to my old self with no symptoms, walking daily. Dr Zacest was caring and very helpful, and is a great surgeon. I have recommended him to several individuals who have similar symptoms. Judy was also very helpful and cheerful in my dealings. - GR Reply

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A/Prof Abou-Hamden is an absolutely amazing Neurosurgeon and woman. I highly recommend her. Dedicated, very passionate and nurturing. Every level of advice was given to me to help make a decision including all the positives and negatives. Amal is an amazing listener and responds from all different views and the pros and cons. Communication with you personally via Melina, and to your Neurologist, keeping everyone up to date. My day of surgery was great. I have been looking forward to the Temporal Lobectomy for the uncontrolled epilepsy and counting down the days. It was great walking into the surgery room and seeing Prof. Abou- Hamden, who came straight up and having a good talk about it all. I was in recovery for six days and every day, including weekends Prof. came to see how I was and my level of recovery drugs and asking how I am. Post surgery appointment, 4 weeks after surgery was good. Prof was incredibly happy I have had no seizures since surgery and explained the scar tissue that was cut out and analysed and what the results were. Amal brought up many subjects to talk about that I wouldn't have thought of. Even though Amal is incredibly busy and dedicated, she may be running behind in appointments. This needs to be understood. The best part is that you aren't rushed. There's no rush as you are a person and not just an 'in and out' patient. I am a very lucky woman and feel that A/Prof Amal Abou-Hamden had saved my life. Truly has. Amazing woman indeed! Thank you Amal.

My wife has recently been operated on by A/Prof Abou Hamden for trigeminal neuralgia after ten years of a roller coaster of pain and drugs for horrific face pain. This was after being misdiagnosed by another Neurosurgeon approximately 8 years ago. My wife was unable to brush her teeth, wash her face or eat or drink anything (other than sipping room temperature water) for the 2 days prior to her operation. She woke up from surgery pain free, and now (6 weeks later) is a new person, and has commenced reducing the 2 high dose pain killers she has been on for a number of years. The A/Prof was absolutely brilliant with her dealings with my wife and I, and covered absolutely everything in relation to the operation and all associated scenarios with the operation and recovery phase. We could not be higher in our praise of her. Just a warning to be patient with the waiting times for appointments as she is invariably running late. I suspect she is spread thinner than boarding house jam due to both her popularity and complete focus on the patient she is with at the time.

The surgery went extremely well, and Doctor Amal did an excellent job. The procedure was done perfectly, and I was quite delighted with the quick recovery. Doctor Amal ensured that she performed everything right to resolve my problem. After the procedure, I had an MRI scan, which began to show findings indicating that everything was going back to normal and that the surgery was successful. Everything was progressing as Doctor Amal had predicted, therefore there were already signs that I was improving. It usually takes a couple months to recover, but thanks to her, I was able to heal quickly. I also began to feel things I couldn’t feel before, which means that I am gradually regaining my senses. I’m pleased that everything went so nicely, she made sure I was doing fine by checking in on me occasionally to see how I was doing. She provided me a lists of things I should and shouldn’t do to avoid any minor injury. Doctor Amal is very understanding as she is very clear and easy to understand. She thoroughly clarifies the situation to her patients, which is quite beneficial. A big thank you to Doctor Amal and everyone who assisted me throughout the process. Her secretary, Melina was also very helpful throughout the process, assisting us with scheduling appointments and responding as soon as possible whenever there was an issue. I appreciate all the help I got from everyone who assisted me during the process; I could not have done it without them. But, most importantly, my gratitude goes to Doctor Amal for relieving my stress and worries. A weight has been lifted off my shoulders; she is really professional and understands exactly what she is doing and how to settle a very serious and difficult matter. With her expertise, she is able to save lives, including mine.

Caring, skilled, honest, compassionate, and devoted in fighting for you to get what's needed. Dr Adam Wells and Adelaide Spine and Brain clinic are remarkable in the care they will give you. They take the time to make you feel that someone cares about you and support you with all options that are available. They are upfront and give you support from start to finish and they are only a call away if you have issues and take the time to make sure you are making the right decision. You are not ever rushed into making a decision, it's about make sure you feel safe and the decision you make , is made objectively. Dr Adam Wells is amazing and so caring and devoted to you to get well. I will never forget what help he has given me and his Personal assistant Lucinda Warden is amazing as well. They will go out of there way to help. Thank you so, so much. Milenko.

I can't say enough good things about Dr Wells. I suffered my fourth herniated disc last Xmas 22 and this was by far the worst, eventually bed ridden and unable to function. I visited Dr Wells literally on crutches and in tears. His empathy and care from that point on was remarkable. Post op I recovered well and despite a follow up MRI showing inflammation and trauma this has abated. I was uninsured and my costs were out of pocket, surprisingly few nuerosurgeons are willing to take you on in these circumstances. I would recommend Dr Wells without hesitation, a true professional and gentleman.

I would like to say Thankyou to Dr Adam Wells. I needed to have back surgery and was concerned about the surgery. He put me at ease as soon as I spoke to him. He was able to reassure me as I required a laminectomy and quickly. His secretary Lucy was also great getting all the paperwork to me quickly and helped making sure it was all filled in right. Thankyou Adam for helping get me back on my feet and out of back pain. You have a wonderful bedside manner and are very caring. To those of you reading this I recommend Adam Wells. Please continue to teach those Drs that are up and coming to be like you.