3 Best Neurosurgeons in Brisbane

“Dr Gert Tollesson is an Australian and European-trained neurosurgeon specialising in brain and spinal surgery for children and adults. He graduated from the University of Umea, Sweden. Dr Gert Tollesson is passionate about adopting the latest research and technological advances to achieve optimal patient outcomes. He is experienced in performing a broad range of adult and paediatric intracranial and spinal procedures, utilising advanced microsurgical techniques and state-of-the-art technology. He holds various positions and memberships in Australian, New Zealand, and European neurosurgical associations. He provides consultations and operates at Brisbane Private Hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Dr Gert participates in a medical gap scheme and offers payment plans. For patients without private health insurance, he provides self-insured estimates. He speaks Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.”

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“Associate Professor Sarah Olson received her medical degree from the University of Otago, New Zealand. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and trained in Auckland, Brisbane and Victoria. She has special interests in brain and pituitary tumours, trigeminal neuralgia, endoscopic surgery, and functional neurosurgery. She focuses on diagnosing and treating Brain Tumours and Pituitary Tumours using minimally invasive brain surgery and endoscopic procedures. She also takes care of neurosurgical conditions during pregnancy. Additionally, she gives education seminars and WorkCover consultations. Associate Professor Sarah Olson is a member of the NSA Board, ISRS, SIGA (stereotactic Interest Group Australia), AHPRA, SET Board, Pituitary Foundation Surgical Advisor and Congo. She works at Greenslopes and Mater Hospitals and is a VMO at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.”

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“Dr Richard Kahler is a neurosurgeon at Briz Brain & Spine and obtained his medical degree from the University of Queensland. He has a clinical interest in all conditions requiring cranial and spinal surgeries. Dr Richard Kahler is fully trained in all aspects of neurosurgical care and modern techniques. He handles spinal, complex spinal, congenital, deformity spinal, and spinal trauma cases. He is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Bond University, and a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University. He utilises the most advanced technological and medical approaches and is at the forefront of minimally invasive surgical procedures and computer-guided surgery. He is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australia and a founding member of Briz Brain & Spine, one of Australia's largest neurosurgery and spinal surgery groups. The clinic's surgeons utilise a collaborative approach to deliver the best patient care possible.”

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