Dr David Oehme

Mr. David Oehme is a highly qualified Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon based in Melbourne, known for his expertise in managing complex spine conditions and brain tumours. With extensive training, he focuses on minimally invasive neurosurgery, robotic spinal surgery, spinal endoscopy, and advanced keyhole techniques. Dr. Oehme specialises in treating conditions such as back pain, sciatica, disc herniation, spinal fusion, cervical spine disorders, and brain tumours, aiming to maximise neurological function and minimise recovery time.

Dr. Oehme is dedicated to achieving the best surgical outcomes, prioritising complication avoidance through the use of new-generation, minimally invasive, and robotic technologies. He now offers cutting-edge endoscopic spinal surgery, including both uniportal and biportal approaches, to further reduce tissue damage and postoperative pain.

He consults and performs surgeries at several leading hospitals in Melbourne, including:

• St Vincent's Private Hospital, Fitzroy
• Victoria House, South Yarra
• St John of God Private Hospital, Berwick
• Waverley Private Hospital, Mount Waverley
• Epworth Hospital, Richmond

Dr. Oehme completed his medical degree at Monash University in 2004, followed by neurosurgical and spine surgery training at top hospitals such as The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre, and The Alfred Hospital. He further advanced his expertise by earning a PhD from Monash University, focusing on degenerative spinal conditions and innovative biotechnologies for disc regeneration, establishing himself as a world authority in this field.

Dr. Oehme’s ongoing research interests include exploring degenerative spinal diseases and developing novel treatments like stem cell therapies to repair degenerated intervertebral discs.