St Vincents Private Hospitals

Biography

Dr Andrew Gauden is a dual-trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon consulting at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy. He provides comprehensive care for patients with complex brain and spinal vascular conditions and is skilled in both open microsurgical and minimally invasive endovascular approaches, offering patients the full spectrum of modern cerebrovascular treatment.

Dr Gauden completed his medical degree with honours before undertaking specialist neurosurgical training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, earning his Fellowship in Neurosurgery in 2020. Alongside his clinical work, he pursued research excellence, completing a PhD in Clinical Medicine at Macquarie University in Sydney under the supervision of Professor Marcus Stoodley. 

His PhD research achieved a world-first success in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) using a combined approach of stereotactic radiosurgery and vascular targeting. This groundbreaking work received international recognition, earning awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia. 

To further refine his expertise, Dr Gauden completed two prestigious post-fellowship clinical instructor roles at Stanford University in the United States. He trained in open cerebrovascular surgery under Professor Gary Steinberg and subsequently undertook two additional years of advanced training in neurointerventional radiology. 

Dr Gauden’s website provides patient-friendly information about a range of neurological conditions requiring surgery and treatment. He welcomes patients seeking a second opinion and understands the importance of providing clear, accessible information to support patients in making informed decisions about their neurological care.