Dr David Oehme - Melbourne Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon
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Education & TrainingDr David Oehme MBBS (Hons) PhD FRACS completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Monash University, Melbourne Australia in 2004, graduating with honours. In 2008, he commenced neurosurgical training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, obtaining his fellowship examination in 2015.
Throughout his neurosurgical and spine surgery training, Dr Oehme worked at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre and The Alfred Hospital. Dr Oehme extended his training by completing a PhD at Monash University, researching degenerative spinal conditions and novel biotechnologies to treat disc degeneration. He is considered a world expert in the field. During his neurosurgical training, Dr Oehme has worked closely with some of Australia’s most skilled and respected neurosurgeons, perfecting the art of neurosurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr Oehme consults and operates at the following hospitals and consulting locations:
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Dr Oehme is dedicated to both clinical and basic science research, and was awarded his PhD in 2014. His research interests are in degenerative diseases of the spine and the use of stem cell and other novel biotechnologies to repair degenerate intervertebral discs. He is considered an expert in the field and applies his scientific understanding of spinal degeneration to all of his patients. He has won the prestigious Peter Leech research prize on two occasions, and has been awarded numerous other scholarships and awards based on his contribution to research. Presenting his research all over the world including the USA, Europe, Asia and New Zealand, Dr Oehme has also published widely in peer reviewed journals including the prestigious Journal of Neurosurgery. Dr Oehme continues to partake in research and actively supervises PhD students as well as other basic science researchers. |
Skills |
Dr Oehme has extensive training in the management of complex spine conditions, brain tumours and cranial neurosurgery. He routinely applies minimally invasive and keyhole techniques for surgery of the brain and spine. Dr David Oehme’s Expertise: minimally invasive neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, keyhole surgery, complex spine surgery, sciatica, disc herniation, back pain, spinal fusion, artificial disc replacement, brain tumour, meningioma, glioma and glioblastoma, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, disc regeneration, motion preservation, traumatic brain injury, concussion, peripheral nerve surgery. Learn about conditions treated and surgeries performed here.
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Philosophy
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Dr Oehme's specialised practice is dedicated to the principles of complication avoidance and the safe practice of neurosurgery and spinal surgery. He has excellent communication skills and is committed to developing strong interpersonal relationships with his patients and their families.
Dr Oehme encourages an active approach to spine and brain illness believing this maximises function and minimises pain. A minimally invasive attitude to all conditions facilitates active recovery and allows patients to get back to healthy living in the shortest period of time possible. |