Prof. Paul S D'Urso MBBS (Hons) PhD FRACS
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Prof. Paul S D'Urso is an Australian-born and educated Consultant Neurosurgeon who graduated from the University of Queensland Medical School with Honours in 1988. Prof. D'Urso completed 4 years of general surgical training before undertaking PhD research to pioneer the technology of stereolithographic biomodelling. Prof. D'Urso then went on to complete neurosurgical specialisation in Brisbane and Auckland. After gaining a Neurosurgical Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Mr D'Urso undertook additional advanced sub-specialty training in cerebrovascular and spinal surgery at the prestigious Cambridge University Academic Neurosurgery Unit at Addenbrookes Hospital in the United Kingdom. Prof. D'Urso was subsequently recruited to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne as a Consultant Neurosurgeon from 2001 to 2005. At the Alfred, he was the Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery and a foundation member of The Alfred Spine Service. Internationally recognised as one of Australia's leading Neurosurgeons, Prof. D'Urso now practices privately in Melbourne.
The success of Prof. D'Urso's research has established him as a world authority in neurosurgical technology. He has published and presented over 120 scientific papers and has been invited to speak at many international meetings. Prof. D'Urso holds multiple international patents and his research has featured in both domestic and international print and television media on numerous occasions. Prof. D'Urso has won over 30 prestigious research awards and prizes including the Medtronic International Young Inventor Prize.
Prof. D'Urso has successfully co-ordinated large Commonwealth-funded research and development projects and multi-centre international trials to develop biomodelling technology. Prof. D'Urso was an investigator in a large United States National Institute of Health-funded project studying the genetics of intracranial aneurysms. Prof. D'Urso co-authored the results from an Australian multi-centre project investigating new treatments for severe head injuries. Prof. D'Urso pioneered minimally invasive spinal surgery in Australia at The Epworth Richmond Hospital and established the Epworth Spine Technology Research Group. Prof. D’Urso’s commitment to research and teaching has been recognised by the Swinburne University of Technology by his appointment as an adjunct Professor.
Prof. D'Urso has been thoroughly trained in all aspects of cranial and spinal neurosurgery and has a particular interest in the critical implementation of new neurosurgical technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Prof. D'Urso is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, Spine Society of Australasia, Victorian Neuroscience Centre, Monash Institute for Neurological Diseases, and the Australian Medical Association. Prof. D'Urso consults privately at the prestigious Epworth Centre in Richmond and Clarendon Street Specialist Centre in Frankston. D’Urso operates exclusively at the Epworth Private Hospital in Richmond.
Surgical solutions
Surgical Assistants
Dr James Strohfeldt
Specialist Assistant Surgeon
Dr Strohfeldt has worked as an assistant surgeon for over 20 years. He has experience in orthopaedic, vascular and laparoscopic surgery. He has worked with a number of neurosurgeons over many years, gaining experience in a wide variety of techniques.
Dr Ganesha Thayaparan
Specialist Assistant Surgeon
Dr. Thayaparan has gained considerable surgical experience in Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, and General surgery. He has worked as a Neurosurgery Registrar under the supervision of Sydney based Neurosurgeons at St Vincent's Hospitals, St George Hospitals, Prince of Wales Hospitals, Sydney Children's Hospital.
Anaesthetics
Dr Jen Aik Tan
Consultant Neuroanaesthetist
Dr Jen Aik Tan is a highly trained neuro-anaesthesia. Dr Jen Aik Tan has subspecialty training in neuro-anaesthesia and cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
Central Anaesthetic Group
167 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy 3065
Telephone 03 9416 3963
Dr Michael Kirton
Consultant Neuroanaesthetist
Dr Kirton has considerable subspecialty skills in the delivery of expert anaesthetics for cranial and spinal neurosurgery.
Melbourne Anaesthetic Group
Suite 64, Level 6
166 Gipp Street
East Melbourne 3002
Telephone 03 9419 6255
Fax 03 9416 1849
Dr James Mitchell
Consultant Neuroanaesthetist
Dr Mitchell has considerable subspecialty skill in the delivery of expert anaesthetics for cranial and spinal neurosurgery, as well as interventional neuroradiology.
Associated Anaesthetists
Suite 56, 166 Gipps Street
East Melbourne 3002
Telephone 03 9419 4277
Fax 03 9417 6141
Anaesthetics
Dr Dennis Lee
Specialist Anaesthetist
Dr Dennis Lee completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He completed a year of fellowship in thoracic and vascular anaesthesia at Victoria Hospital in London. He regularly anaesthetises for neurosurgical, orthopaedic, ophthalmic and vascular surgery.
Canterbury Anaesthetic Services
Suite 3.05, Level 3, 116-118 Thames Street
Box Hill North VIC 3129
Telephone 03 9898 2744
Dr Ravinder Sandhu
Specialist Neuroanaesthetist
Dr Ravi Sandhu is a specialist anaesthetist committed to providing safe, comfortable, evidence-based anaesthesia care. His areas of interest include anaesthesia for orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology and most surgical specialities.
East Melbourne Anaesthesia
Suite 43, 141 Grey Street
East Melbourne 3002
Telephone 03 9116 5551
Fax 03 9116 5552
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Practice Management
Celia Kluske
Medico-Legal & Practice Manager
Celia commenced working with Paul D'Urso in 2010 as a Medical Receptionist. Celia provides an outstanding level of compassion and support to patients and has direct patient interaction during the busy consulting sessions. She assists with telephone enquiries, in conjunction with maintaining medical files for clinics and handling accounts.
Celia assists Prof. D'Urso with the preparation of documentation for medicolegal requests
Email legal@pauldurso.com
Ally Pasoska
PA & Lead Receptionist
Ally commenced working with Paul D'Urso in 2014, in the role of a receptionist.
Ally is currently the lead receptionist in the practice and assists Prof. D'Urso as his PA. Ally manages Prof. D'Urso's diary and handles all the meeting requests.
Email: ally@pauldurso.com
Suzee Martanti
Receptionist/Administration
Susie is the newest member to join Paul D’Urso practice. Suzee currently runs the reception area in the practice with Ally and assists other staff in a range of administrative duties.
Email enquiries@pauldurso.com
Sally Lombardo
Medical Typist
Sally commenced working with Paul D'Urso in 2016. Sally prepares patient correspondence and medical reports.
Email typist@pauldurso.com
Paula Ferrarella
Practice Nurse
Paula has worked as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years. She has extensive surgical experience and a Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Practice with a major in Recovery and Anaesthetics. Paula is happy to assist with any queries regarding your care.
Email nurse@pauldurso.com
Vanessa Watford
Financial Services
Vanessa works on a part-time basis managing the financial aspects of Prof. D'Urso's practice.
Email vanessa.watford@anatomics.com