3 Best Neurosurgeons in Melbourne

“Dr Ales Aliashkevich specialises in the surgical treatment of conditions involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Dr Ales received the degree of Doctor of Medicine with a grade "magna cum laude" from the Rhine Friedrich-Wilhelms University of Bonn, Germany, and he was awarded a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2008. He is a progressive and conservative neurosurgeon committed to providing the highest level of care and expertise in a dedicated, personalised way. He has published various clinical and scientific papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at international meetings. He is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia and an AOSpine. Dr Ales offers TAC and WorkCover clients discounted rates and accepts Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance. He speaks Russian, German, Belarusian & Belorussian.”

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“Prof. Greg Malham is a consultant neurosurgeon in the Neuroscience Directorate at Epworth Richmond, Melbourne. He graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 1989. He is one of Australasia’s premier spine surgeons, with vast experience in all aspects of spine surgery, particularly minimally invasive spine surgery, image guidance and robotic-assisted surgery, and total disc replacement in the cervical and lumbar spine. He provides a comprehensive private practice in neurosurgery, specialising in spine surgery, based in Melbourne, VIC. Prof. Greg Malham is the Global Director of Research for the Society of Lateral Access Surgeons (SOLAS), and Adjunct Professor of Spine Surgery Research and Surgical Innovations at Swinburne University. He is a proud member of the Neurosurgical Society Of Australasia (NSA), Spine Society Of Australia (SSA), Spine Society Of Australia (SSA), North American Spine Society (NASS), and Australian Medical Association (AMA).”

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“Professor Richard G. Bittar obtained a PhD in Functional Brain Mapping and completed post-fellowship training in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery in Oxford. He has established and managed several Deep Brain Stimulation and Psychosurgery services in Australia. He has published numerous scientific articles and presented his work at national and international conferences. Professor Richard G. Bittar specialises in treating spinal conditions, movement disorders, and other intracranial conditions. He was the first spinal surgeon in Victoria to perform robotic spinal surgery, deep brain stimulation for Tourette's syndrome, MR-guided focused ultrasound for tremors, and stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumours. He is the only neurosurgeon in Australia who offers MR-guided focused ultrasound for pain management. He employs a range of minimally invasive, robotic, and navigated surgical techniques to ensure that spinal and brain surgeries are performed as safely as possible. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a Clinical Professor at Deakin University. He is a highly regarded medico-legal examiner with extensive experience assessing workers' compensation, transport accidents, public liability, and medical negligence claims. Professor Bittar remains active in clinical practice, surgery, and medico-legal work.”

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