Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon Melbourne Dr David Oehme

Mr David Oehme is a highly qualified Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon based in Melbourne. He is extensively trained in the management and treatment of complex spine conditions and brain tumours, with a strong focus on minimally invasive neurosurgery and keyhole techniques. Dr Oehme specialises in the treatment of back pain, sciatica, disc herniation, spinal fusion, cervical spine (neck) conditions and brain tumours.

Dr Oehme's specialised neurosurgery and spine surgery practice utilises new generation minimally invasive technology, minimising tissue destruction and pain, and maximising neurological function. Achieving the very best surgical outcomes, with a strong focus on complication avoidance, is the priority of his busy Melbourne Neurosurgery practice.

Dr Oehme consults and operates at the following hospitals and consulting locations:

St Vincent's Public and Private Hospitals in Fitzroy Melbourne (Main Rooms)

St John of God Private Hospital in Berwick
Waverley Private Hospital in Mount Waverley
Eastern Health - Box Hill Public Hospital
Epworth Eastern Hospital in Box Hill
Epworth Hospital in Richmond

Privately insured patients and referrals welcome.
Dr Oehme is not currently seeing new TAC, Workcover or public patients in his private rooms.
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Melbourne Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon

Patient Information

Mr Oehme treats a broad range of complex spine and cranial neurosurgical conditions and utilises new generation minimally invasive techniques. Find out more about common conditions and surgeries in our patient information area. Click here for more information.

Patient Information

Contact

Getting the right advice to help you with your neurosurgical or spine condition is important. Feel free to connect with one of Mr Oehme's friendly and experienced staff at to arrange an appointment or make an enquiry. Visit our contact page here.

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Locations

Dr Oehme is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon based at St Vincent's Public and Private Hospitals, St John of God in Berwick, Waverley Private in Mount Waverley, Eastern Health Box Hill, Epworth Richmond, and Epworth Eastern Hospital.

Locations

Online Spine Surgery & Neurosurgery Telehealth Consultations Available

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How Video Call Telehealth Consultation Works?

1. Call or Email to Book Telehealth Appointment

Click here to book a video call (telehealth) consultation with Mr Oehme. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer.

2. Upload MRI, CT or Radiology Report

Fill out your patient registration form, securely upload your MRI or CT using our secure image upload portal and test your audio/camera settings.

3. Login At Time of Consultation For Expert Spine Advice

Login at time of consultation to speak to Mr Oehme about your spine or neurosurgical condition in the comfort of your own home.

Who is Telehealth Suitable For?

Patients concerned about contracting COVID-19.
Patients with COVID-19 or who have had contact with a patient with COVID-19.
Patients practicing social distancing or self isolation who cannot attend due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Busy patients who prefer out-of-hours consultation availability.
Patients who live interstate, overseas or in remote locations who are seeking an expert spine surgery opinion without having to travel to Melbourne.
Patients wanting an urgent consultation or rapid second opinion service.
Patient’s who live in remote locations.
Patients who have been recommended surgery and are unsure if it is the right thing to do and are seeking an urgent second opinion.
Patients who find travel difficult.
Patients who would prefer to have the consultation in the comfort of their own home.

*Not all conditions are suitable for a telehealth/video call consultation. This telehealth service is designed for patients who have chronic spinal and neurosurgical conditions, or non-life threatening conditions, whereby emergency surgery is unlikely to be needed. The service is not available to patients with acute cranial or brain conditions, nor is it suitable for patients with acute neurological conditions or symptoms, such as spinal cord compression or acute weakness. For more information contact our rooms.

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Sciatica &
Disc Herniation
Specialist.
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Leading Melbourne Neurosurgeon

Mr Oehme has trained extensively in minimally invasive and open spinal surgical techniques. He is passionate about utilising the most up-to-date technology and surgical techniques including robotic surgical techniques, MIS surgery and advanced neuronavigation.

Mr Oehme is considered one of Melbourne's leading neurosurgeons and spine surgeons. He has a PhD in degenerative disc disease and stem cell therapies to treat degenerative spinal diseases, back pain, and disc herniation.

Whether surgery is required, or non-operative management is best for your condition, Mr Oehme encourages an active new generation approach to empower your recovery. A minimally invasive attitude to all conditions facilitates faster recovery and allows patients to get back to healthy living in the shortest time possible.