Interventional neuroradiologist at MUH and Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. Part of the CSF Disorders MDT at MUH, undertaking digital subtraction myelography (DSM) for diagnosis of CSF leaks.

For clinical assessment of suspected CSF leaks, consult Prof Marcus Stoodley (Macquarie Neurosurgery) who can organise appropriate imaging including DSMs. If you have a neurologist/neurosurgeon referral for a DSM, contact CURA Medical Specialists directly to arrange at MUH.

CSF flow studies, brain/cord motion studies (MRI), leak detection MRI, and interventional procedures: technetium MDP shunt & leak scans, CT & MR myelography, dynamic and tilt myelograms. Treatments: untargeted and targeted blood patches throughout the spine, fibrin glue, lumbar drains.

Diagnostic procedures bookable directly through MMI. Interventions require specialist referral. Most spinal interventions require pre-procedure coags; some require pre-procedural CT angiography for vessel mapping.

Routinely involved in CSF diagnosis and evaluation, commonly seeing CSF leaks in EDS patients. Treatments include blood patch and endoscopic CSF leak repair.

Email: info@brainandspinesurgery.com.au or call 02 9052 7567

30 years’ interest in CSF disorders from PhD through to clinical practice. Founding member of the International Society for Spinal CSF Leak. Established Australia’s first CSF MDT at Macquarie with regular multidisciplinary clinics across neurosurgery, neurology, and radiology.

Investigations: prone/lateral dynamic CT myelography, digital subtraction myelography, MR myelography. Treatments: targeted/non-targeted blood patches, fibrin glue patches, venous embolisation, surgical dural repair, nerve root clipping for CSF-venous fistulae.

Via Macquarie Neurosurgery: mqneurosurgery.com.au or 02 9812 3900. Telehealth available. Please ensure imaging access is confirmed at time of booking.

CT-guided epidural and intrathecal PRP/blood patch. Whole-spine MRI with optimised CSF leak protocol.

GP or specialist referral accepted.

Part of a multidisciplinary team in WA for CSF pressure disorders. Special interest in spinal CSF leaks — diagnosis and, where appropriate, percutaneous treatment.

GP referral accepted with positive MRI brain/spine demonstrating a CSF leak. Direct specialist neurologist or neurosurgeon referral also accepted, even without indicative MRI findings.

Headache subspecialist with clinical experience treating patients with SIH as well as teaching medical students and junior doctors about the condition.

Doctor referral, no investigations required beforehand.

Provides mobile physiotherapy home visit services across the Greater Sydney area for individuals living with CSF leaks and neurological conditions. Currently undertaking a Master of Neurological Physiotherapy at Flinders University.

No referral needed. Bookings can be made via Healthroos.com.au or 0468 333 813.

I am a headache neurologist with clinical interests in venous disorders and CSF disorders, as well as connective tissue disorders and POTS. I am a member of the Spinal CSF Leak Australia Medical Advisory Board.

Referral to my private and public clinics is via GP referral. Ideally, an MRI Brain and whole spine ‘CSF Leak sequence’ MRI has been performed prior to review.

For my private clinic, I prefer the initial consultation to be in person so that I can perform a clinical examination. Subsequent consultations can be conducted via telehealth where appropriate.