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Consultant Neurosurgeon · Melbourne, VIC

Dr. Gurkirat (Kirat)
Chatha

MBBS · FRACS (Neurosurgery)

Providing expert, compassionate neurological and spinal care across Melbourne. Committed to evidence-based practice and patient-centred outcomes.

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Brain Spine Vascular Nerve
Australian Trained
Neurosurgical training across leading Australian tertiary hospitals
Spinal Fellowship
Subspecialty spinal training at Austin Health
Public & Private
Consulting across Monash, Austin, Epworth & Jessie McPherson

About

Dedicated to Advancing
Neurological Care

Dr. Gurkirat Chatha
Neurosurgeon · Melbourne

Dr. Gurkirat Chatha is an Australian-trained specialist neurosurgeon based in Melbourne, having completed his neurosurgical training across leading Australian tertiary hospitals.

His practice includes the treatment of both spinal and cranial conditions, with subspecialty spinal fellowship training at Austin Health. He consults and operates across Monash Medical Centre, Austin Health, Epworth Private Clinic, and Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, practising in both the public and private health systems.

He welcomes referrals from GPs, specialists, and patients seeking a second opinion or urgent review.

Qualifications

MBBSBachelor of Medicine & Surgery
FRACS (Neurosurgery)Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

Monash Medical CentreClayton
Austin HealthHeidelberg
Epworth Private ClinicMelbourne
Jessie McPherson Private HospitalClayton

Areas of Expertise

Conditions We Treat

Dr. Chatha provides surgical care across brain, spine, vascular, and nerve conditions. The information below is general in nature; your individual diagnosis and treatment options will be discussed at your consultation.

Brain

  • Brain tumours (benign and malignant)
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Hemifacial spasm
  • Chiari malformation
  • Traumatic brain injury

Spine

  • Sciatica and radiculopathy
  • Spinal cord compression
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal instability / trauma
  • Spinal tumours
  • Disc replacement

Vascular

  • Cerebral aneurysm
  • Cavernoma
  • Haemorrhagic stroke

Nerve

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Ulnar nerve entrapment
  • Peripheral nerve tumours
  • Meralgia paraesthetica

For Referring Doctors

Refer a Patient

Dr. Chatha welcomes referrals from general practitioners and specialists across Victoria. The pathway below outlines how to refer and what to include.

  1. Prepare your referral

    Include the patient's history, examination findings, current medications, and the clinical question or reason for referral.

  2. Attach relevant imaging

    Where available, include recent MRI, CT or X-ray reports and images to support timely assessment and triage.

  3. Send securely

    Forward your referral by secure messaging or email. Urgent cases can be flagged for priority review.

  4. We coordinate the appointment

    Our rooms will contact the patient directly to arrange a suitable consultation time and confirm the details.

Referral details

Email referralsadmin@melbourneneurosurgeon.com.au
Urgent referrals: for time-critical cases, please phone the rooms directly so the referral can be triaged promptly.

Consultations

Book an Appointment

Dr. Chatha consults at multiple private hospital locations across Melbourne. Urgent and elective referrals are welcome. Please have your referral letter and any relevant imaging ready at the time of your appointment.

Emailadmin@melbourneneurosurgeon.com.au
Consulting LocationsMonash Medical Centre · Austin Health · Epworth Private Clinic · Jessie McPherson Private Hospital · Werribee

Online booking: your live booking calendar (Halaxy, Cliniko or HotDoc) will be embedded here, so patients can choose a time and pay online. The form alongside captures enquiries in the meantime.

Our rooms will contact you within 1 business day to confirm your appointment.