3 Best Neurosurgeons in Central Coast NSW

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DR MARC COUGHLAN

COASTAL NEUROSURGERY
12 Jarrett Street, Level 1, Suite 14-15, North Gosford,
Central Coast NSW 2250 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

Minimally Invasive Spinal and Cranial Surgery Spinal and Cranial Disorders Brain Tumours Peripheral Nerve Conditions Spinal Tumours Spinal Trauma Disc Herniation Neuroendoscopy Disc Degeneration Stenosis Radiculopathy Compression Overgrowth of Bone Spondylolysis/ Spondylolisthesis Cervical Myelopathy Genetics Fracture Osteoporosis Scoliosis Neurosurgery

Dr Marc Coughlan earned his medical degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and completed his internship at Edendale Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He completed his neurosurgical fellowship training in Cape Town in 2003 and holds a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He finished fellowship in minimally invasive neurosurgery in Sydney. Dr Marc Coughlan’s clinical focus includes motion preservation techniques and technologies, artificial discs, dynamic stabilisation, and interbody fusion surgery. He has extensive experience in craniocerebral and spinal trauma, paediatric neurosurgery, and neuroendoscopic techniques. He is also proficient in Afrikaans. Dr Marc Coughlan is affiliated with Gosford Private Hospital in North Gosford and Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick. He practices at Coastal Neurosurgery. Coastal Neurosurgery is an integrated team of sub-specialists who strive to offer patients a collaborative, innovative, and convenient service when undergoing large-scale surgeries, such as procedures involving the brain and spine. They specialise in minimally invasive spinal and cranial surgery.

2025 Update: Dr. Marc Coughlan is a part of the Executive Committee of the Spine Society of Australia, the peak national body representing medical professionals dedicated to spine surgery, patient care, and research.

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License ABN 81 460 598 691 | MED0001194028

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DR JONATHAN CURTIS

GOSFORD PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Burrabil Avenue, North Gosford,
Central Coast NSW 2250 Directions

Since 1996

Specialty:

Disc Disease Instability and Deformity Nerve Pain Spine Tumours Back Pain Cerebral Angiograms Spine Surgery (Minimally Invasive and Complex Instrumented Fusions) Both the Microsurgical and Endovascular Treatment of Aneurysms and AVMs Tumour Surgery (Brain and Spine) Nerve Decompressions Treatment of CSF Circulation Disorders Brain Tumours Hydrocephalus

Dr Jonathan Curtis completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney, Australia. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Neurosurgery. Dr Curtis undertook a two-year international fellowship at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, USA, focusing on advanced cerebrovascular and endovascular procedures. Dr Curtis is a consultant neurosurgeon for Northern Beaches, Northern Sydney, and Central Coast. Dr Curtis specialises in adult neurosurgery, spine surgery, and endovascular neurosurgery. His particular interests include minimally invasive and complex instrumented spine fusions, microsurgical and endovascular treatments for aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cerebral angiograms, tumour surgery (brain and spine), nerve decompressions, and the treatment of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation disorders. In addition to serving local patients, Dr Curtis is honoured to assist out-of-town and international patients.

2025 Update: Dr Jonathan Curtis has been a consultant at North Shore Private and Royal North Shore Hospital since 2007, and at Gosford Private Hospital since 2010.

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License ABN 17 702 811 025 | MED0001607132

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Dr Prakash Damodaran - COASTAL NEUROSURGERY
Dr Prakash Damodaran - COASTAL NEUROSURGERY
Dr Prakash Damodaran - COASTAL NEUROSURGERY
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DR PRAKASH DAMODARAN

COASTAL NEUROSURGERY
12 Jarrett Street, Level 1, Suite 14, North Gosford,
Central Coast NSW 2250 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

Disc Herniation Disc Degeneration Spinal Stenosis Radiculopathy Compression Overgrowth of Bone Spondylolysis Spondylolisthesis Cervical Myelopathy Genetic Spine Conditions Fractures Osteoporosis Scoliosis Complex Spine Surgery Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spinal Decompression Spinal Tumour Surgery Brain Tumours Base of Skull Tumours Hydrocephalus Chiari Malformation Trigeminal Neuralgia Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Dr Prakash Damodaran graduated from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He holds a Graduate Diploma in International Health (GDIH) from Curtin University and a Master of Surgery (MS) from the University of Sydney. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and completed a Complex Spine Surgery Fellowship at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. Dr Damodaran also received the AO Asia Pacific Scholarship Award for an International Spine Fellowship at the Centre for Spine & Orthopedics in Colorado, USA. He has a particular interest in brain tumour surgery and has extensive surgical experience in managing spinal surgery, peripheral nerve conditions, degenerative spine disorders, and endoscopic pituitary surgeries. He is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia (NSA) and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals related to neurosurgery. Dr Damodaran practices at Coastal Neurosurgery and is available for appointments at Gosford Private Hospital and the Mater Hospital in North Sydney.

2025 Update: Dr Prakash Damodaran holds a Membership in the Walter E. Dandy Neurosurgical Society.

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