Brain and Spine Surgeons in Queensland
Brisbane Clinical
Neuroscience Centre
A dedicated group of medical consultants collaborating in Neurosurgery, ENT and Skull Base Surgery, Neurology, Endocrinology, Pain, Radiation Oncology and Infectious Diseases.
- Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre
Suite 1, Level 3 Salmon Building Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane Qld 4101
Welcome to BCNC
A neurosciences practice of highly experienced clinicians who now the value of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
We care for both adults and children.
Our objective is to provide high quality, evidence-based patient-centred care for children and adults with brain, nerve and spine disease.
We proudly provide comprehensive and compassionate care across multiple locations throughout Queensland.
Our patients benefit from:
- A practice that provides multiple specialists in the one location
- A team-based approach to patient care
- Telemedicine appointments for rural, interstate and international patients
- Rapid access consultations for urgent clinical issues
- Coordinated care with our hospital affiliates
- A personal approach to achieve the best treatment outcome
video: Welcome to BCNC
Why Choose BCNC?
Navigating the healthcare system can be difficult and at BCNC, we strive to make the health journey as seamless as possible for every patient. Our knowledgeable staff are here to help you through this difficult time and will support you and your family with your health decisions ensuring that you empowered to make the best possible decision for you.
Our clinical team has been designed so that you are able to visit the one location for all your neurosurgical needs allowing for ease of access and continuity of care.
bcnc's multidisciplinary team
Your Journey with BCNC
How does it all work?
Our team of support staff strive to contact all patients in a timely manner. Our practice triages all incoming referrals with our clinicians to ensure that we are able to accommodate urgent and emerging health symptoms.
Step 1
Get a referral from your GP or referring doctor and make an appointment with us.
Our team will work alongside the referred doctor to ensure your referral is accepted. Our support team will contact you to make an appointment that is mutually suitable and will send you through appointment details including financial consent.
Step 2
Visiting our clinic for a consultation or via telehealth.
You will be allocated an appointment to see the doctor who will discuss your personal history, symptoms and any treatment options. We understand this may be overwhelming at times, so we encourage that you write down any specific details you may want to discuss. This following link will help with building questions in preparation for your appointment, Question Builder | healthdirect.
Step 3
Treatment and Surgery
If you require further treatment or scans our administrative and nursing support teams will be on hand to help navigate this with you. The teams will discuss with you all treatment option costs and availability so that you are fully informed of your choices.
Step 4
Post-operative review and Support
Our nursing team will be on hand post-operatively to discuss your ongoing care at home and will make follow up appointments with our doctors to ensure that you care is continued and supported all through your recovery period.
You can contact us at anytime to discuss any of these steps. Our friendly team is always here to help and are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Friendly
Multidisciplinary Team
Latest Technology
Support & Recovery
Latest Technology
In the highly specialised field of neurosurgery and spine surgery, it is essential that every neurosurgeon and spine surgeon has access to the best technology to effectively perform intricate procedures to ensure an optimal outcome for patients.
Here at the Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre, our patients experience world-class operating theatre facilities, thanks to investment in cutting-edge equipment such as the latest in 3D operating microscopes, computerised navigation equipment, robotics and modern surgical techniques such as endoscopic, minimally invasive or keyhole surgery.
Further Reading
BCNC surgeon performs life changing brain surgery on awake teenager
Success Stories In 2018 BCNC surgeon Dr Jason Papacostas performed surgery on a Queensland teenager suffering from debilitating epilepsy. The patient, eighteen-year-old Adam Barry is now seizure-free, following the brain surgery during which he remained awake. The complex surgery took place after medication failed to control his epilepsy. “My epilepsy
Australian first in fetal surgery for spina bifida
Success Stories In an Australian first a team of Brisbane surgeons in collaboration with a visiting team from Vanderbilt University Hospital in the United States, successfully performed in-utero spinal surgery on a fetus. This ‘Australian first’ was performed in 2016 at the Mater hospital on a 24 week-old in-utero baby
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery Fellowship at Mater Neurosciences Centre Brisbane
With over 3700 minimally invasive spinal procedures having been completed by the surgeons at Mater and BCNC, you’re in good hands. Minimally invasive placement of pedicle screws Inaugural fellow Dr Bart De Boer undertaking his 500th case at Mater Surgeons at the Brisbane Clinical Neuroscience Centre (BCNC) and Mater Neurosciences
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