3 Best Neurosurgeons in Townsville

“Dr Eric Guazzo obtained his medical degree from the University of Queensland and completed his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1991. He also finished his Fellowship in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is a registered specialist neurosurgeon with the National Medical Board of Australia. He is recognised for his expertise in comprehensive adult and paediatric neurosurgical and spinal surgeries in the North Queensland region. Dr Guazzo is the Director of the Department of Neurosurgery for North Queensland. He has a strong interest in continuing education and training within the neurosurgical field, having acted as an Examiner for the Fellowship in Neurosurgery from 2010 to 2018. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours. He was also the recipient of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia Medal in 2021 for his extraordinary contributions to the society and his work in providing neurosurgical services to North Queensland communities. Dr Eric Guazzo specialises in general neurosurgery, spinal neurosurgery, and paediatric neurosurgery. He has particular expertise in managing pituitary tumours, other brain tumours, and spinal surgeries. Dr Guazzo practices at North Queensland Neurosurgery & Spinal Surgery. He is affiliated with The Townsville Hospital and Mater Hospital Pimlico.”

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“Dr Laurence Marshman graduated in Medicine (MB ChB) from Glasgow University and completed an MD thesis on subarachnoid haemorrhage. He then qualified as a Neurosurgeon (FRCS (Neurosurgery)) at King's College Hospital in London. Dr Marshman has special interests in diagnosing and treating spinal disorders, including non-operative management through spinal injections and surgical intervention for both simple and complex spinal conditions. He has published more than 90 medical and scientific papers on neurosurgery and spine surgery, with over 20 years of experience in medical research. Dr Marshman specialises in neurosurgery and spinal surgery, focusing primarily on spinal disorders. He has been an Associate Professor of Surgery at James Cook University for five years. Additionally, he evaluates research for various international journals and holds editorial board positions for Spine, Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neurology Research. Dr Marshman adopts a patient-centred care approach, actively listening to patients' concerns to provide exceptional care.”

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“Dr David Anderson earned his medical degree from the University of London. He completed advanced neurosurgical training at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, which included a year of research on oligodendrogliomas, a type of brain tumour, in Queensland. He holds an AMC Certificate from the Australian Medical Council and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). Dr Anderson completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver from 2008 to 2009. Dr Anderson completed his neurosurgical training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, and Princess Margaret Children's Hospital in Western Australia. He is registered without restrictions with the National Medical Board of Australia as a specialist neurosurgeon. He has experience in spinal surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, and treating brain tumours, including oligodendrogliomas. Dr Anderson is well-known for successfully performing complex neurosurgeries, enabling his patients to return to their daily activities quickly. He prioritises patient comfort during treatment and actively encourages them to discuss their concerns. He is affiliated with The Townsville Hospital and Mater Hospital Pimlico.”

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