3 Best Neurosurgeons in Gold Coast

“Dr Neil Cochrane is a specialist neurosurgeon and spine surgeon at Precision Brain, Spine and Pain Centre in Southport, Gold Coast. He completed his medical degree at the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 1996. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. Dr Neil is committed to delivering the best healthcare and spinal surgery to his patients. He has a particular interest in comprehensive spine surgery at all levels, specialising in minimally invasive spinal surgery, lateral and posterior lumbar fusion, cervical fusion, and artificial disc replacement. Dr Neil Cochrane specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. He prides himself on taking a patient-centred, cautious, and measured approach, always exploring traditional and non-surgical options when these are the best choices for his patients. He is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia and the Neurosurgical Society of Queensland.”

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“Dr Yang holds a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery from Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China. He completed a Master of Surgery and a Ph.D. in Neurosurgery at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Dr Yang is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Neurosurgery. He has completed fellowships in Microsurgery and Bypass Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, USA, and in Brain Aneurysm and Bypass Surgery at the Shanghai Clinical Centre of Neurosurgery, China. Additionally, he pursued fellowships in Keyhole/Complex Spine Surgery and Brain Aneurysm Surgery at several hospitals, including Royal North Shore, North Shore Private, and Sydney Adventist Hospitals. He successfully performed the first-ever deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Gold Coast. Dr Yang was awarded the prestigious 'Surgeon of Excellence in Neurosurgery' seal by the SRC, USA. His research includes the 'Advanced CFD Technology to Predict Cerebrovascular Aneurysm Hemorrhage' project funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of the Australian Government, Canberra, ACT. Dr Yang was a member of the medical team at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Queensland, Australia. He has received multiple awards for his research, including The Rob Johnston Award from the Spine Society of Australia at their Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth, Western Australia, and The Smith Nephew Award from the Cairns Society of Australia in Adelaide, South Australia. Dr Yang is an Assistant Professor at Bond University School of Medicine and is actively involved in neurosurgical and spine research through the Gold Coast University Hospital.”

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“Dr Leong Tan graduated from the University of New South Wales, Australia, in 1979. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive spinal surgery, cerebrovascular disease, and stroke disorders. Dr Tan has successfully performed numerous surgeries and is dedicated to his patients' well-being. He approaches patient care with genuine interest, always striving for a rapid recovery. Dr Tan ensures all his patients feel comfortable and valued, treating them with respect and compassion. He takes the time to answer questions and goes above and beyond to help those in his care. His commitment to fostering an environment of trust helps patients express their concerns and achieve their recovery goals. Dr Tan makes his patients feel at ease during treatment, encouraging open discussion of their issues.”

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