Neurosurgery
Our mission is to provide world-leading neurosurgical care through surgical excellence, clinical innovation, and groundbreaking research. We are committed to training the next generation of neurosurgeons to deliver the highest standard of care. Our team of specialists offers a comprehensive and collaborative, patient-centred approach across the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions.
Whether you are a patient, family member, healthcare professional, or medical student, we invite you to explore our services, meet our team, and discover how we are shaping the future of neurosurgery.
Phone: (03) 8572 3000
The Monash Health Monash Children’s Neurosurgery Department includes a highly skilled team affiliated with Monash University, one of Australia’s globally ranked institutions. Our faculty is internationally trained and offers a full spectrum of neurosurgical care, research, and education.
The Paediatric Neurosurgery Service at Monash Children’s Hospital, Clayton, provides specialised care in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of neurological conditions in infants and children. We deliver expert care in:
- Brain tumours
- Myelomeningocele (spine or spinal cord defects) and other forms of spina bifida
- Hydrocephalus and Intracranial or spinal fluid collections
Our team works closely with other paediatric specialists to provide coordinated and holistic care.
Paediatric Neurosurgery Team
Working collaboratively, this team offers extensive experience and specialised expertise to deliver exceptional, compassionate care for children with complex neurosurgical conditions.
- Professor Justin Moore – Head of Neurosurgery, Monash Health – Specialises in Neurovascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery for Adults
- Dr Chris Xenos – Head of Paediatric Neurosurgery, Monash Children’s Hospital
- Dr Rebecca Limb
- Dr Juliet Clayton
- Dr Ahmad Badran
Neonatal Neurosurgery
Neonatal patients with neurological conditions are managed in close collaboration with neonatologists in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and other paediatric services. This includes treatment of congenital brain and spinal conditions identified before or shortly after birth.
Emergency Neurosurgery
The department offers 24/7 emergency neurosurgical care, including urgent treatment for traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, and other critical neurological emergencies.
Neuroradiology
We provide access to advanced interventional neuroradiology for diagnosing and treating complex neurovascular conditions, including:
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Aneurysms
- Vascular tumours
Urgent referrals
For urgent neurosurgery referrals to the Paediatric Neurosurgery Service please contact the on-call neurosurgery registrar at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton via Monash switchboard on (03) 9594 6666. Alternatively, emergencies may be referred directly to the Paediatric Emergency Department at Monash Medical Centre Clayton on (03) 9594 2430.
Referral guidelines
Please refer to our referral guidelines prior to referring.
General referrals
Elective cases or inquiries may be referred to outpatients:
Phone: 1300 3 iCARE – 1300 342 273
Fax: 959 iCARE – (03) 9594 2273
Patients are also seen on referral from the emergency departments of Monash Health and other regional hospitals. Inpatient referrals are received via the usual pathways from the paediatric units.
