3 Best Neurosurgeons in Newcastle

“Dr Peter Spittaler obtained his medical qualifications from the University of Sydney. He has over 30 years of experience in the medical field, including 26 years as a Consultant Neurosurgeon. He is the only surgeon in the Hunter region to have performed navigated sacroiliac joint fusion surgery. Dr Spittaler is known for his dedication to patient care and strives to provide the best treatment. Throughout his career, he has focused on helping individuals achieve a better quality of life through a holistic approach to surgery. With extensive surgical experience, completing over 14,000 surgeries since 1996, he has valuable insight into patient outcomes and expectations. He practices at Lingard Private Hospital, John Hunter Hospital and Newcastle Private Hospital, and consults with his private patients in Hamilton. Dr Spittaler is committed to achieving the best possible results for each of his patients.”

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“A/Prof Mitchell Hansen completed his medical education at the University of Queensland, Australia. He finished his neurosurgical training in New South Wales, with training appointments at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Westmead Adult Hospital, Westmead Children's Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, and Royal North Shore Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Currently, he serves as the Director of Neurosurgery at Newcastle Private Hospital, the Director of Neurosurgical Training at John Hunter Hospital, and the Director of the AO Spine Centre. He is also the Vice-President of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, a board member of the SET Board for Neurosurgery at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and the Chairman and Fellowship Coordinator for AO Spine Australia and New Zealand. A/Prof Hansen has extensive expertise in cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve surgery, covering the entire field of neurosurgery. He aims to provide timely and compassionate care to patients facing neurosurgical challenges. He has published various articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous international conferences. He is currently a neurosurgeon at John Hunter Adult and Children's Hospitals and is part of Newcastle Brain & Spine, which specialises in treating neurosurgical conditions in both adults and children.”

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“Dr Richard Ferch completed his medical degree at the University of New South Wales and began his career as a Resident at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. He later worked as a Medical Officer in Papua New Guinea and rural New South Wales. In 2003, Dr Ferch was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). Since 2004, he has served as the Director of Research for the Neurosurgery Department at John Hunter Hospital, where he also developed the post-fellowship spine surgery training programme. He is a member of several professional organisations, including the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, the Spine Society of Australia, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and the European Cervical Spine Society. Dr Ferch has authored over 25 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and remains active in research. Additionally, he is the Director of the Spinal Fellowship programme. He practices as a Visiting Medical Officer for Neurosurgery and Spine at John Hunter Hospital, Lingard Private Hospital, and Newcastle Private Hospital.”

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