St Vincents Private Hospitals

Biography

Dr Mohammed Awad is a UK and Australian-trained Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon who subspecialises in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology.

Dr Awad applies the latest state-of-the-art techniques, including minimally invasive surgery and artificial disc replacement, as well as robotic spinal surgery, to the treatment of a range of spinal conditions, including disc prolapse, degenerative spinal disease, tumours, and spinal trauma.

He is a world leader in removal of brain tumours using high-tech intra-operative techniques to make for safer surgery and is recognised as both a world leader and global educator in surgeries on brain tumours, complex spinal (robotic) surgery, computer and ultrasound guided surgery and complex pain surgeries - amongst many others.

Dr Awad’s clinical interests also includes: 

Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery:

• Complex & keyhole spinal surgery
• Cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve surgery

Brain & Spinal Tumours:

• Ultrasound & navigation guided brain tumour surgery
• Glioma surgery – computer guided
• Metastatic brain tumours – navigation guided
• Meningiomas – computer aided
• Pain surgery - including facial pain surgery

Approach to Patient Care:

• Individualised and bespoke care
• Patient dignity and compassion

Dr Awad prides himself on providing every patient timely, compassionate and personalised care of the highest standard.

Dr Awad offers WorkCover, DVA and Private consultations, as well as provide independent medico-legal assessments.