Dr Mitchell Hansen

Dr Mitchell Hansen is an Australian-trained Adult and Paediatric Neurosurgeon. Dr Hansen's practice welcomes patients in need of neurosurgical expertise. They are known for their professional, highly trained, and down-to-earth demeanour. Patients appreciate their open, friendly, and caring approach, assuring them they are in good hands. Dr Hansen's neurosurgical training was completed in New South Wales. They have held appointments at several hospitals, including Royal Prince Alfred, Westmead Adults, Westmead Children's, John Hunter and Royal North Shore Hospitals. Dr Hansen pursued further specialisation by completing a fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery at John Hunter Hospital and the prestigious AO Spine Fellowship at the Toronto Western Hospital in Canada.

Dr Hansen possesses extensive surgical expertise in cranial, spinal and peripheral nerve surgery. They are recognised as the first Newcastle-based Neurosurgeon to utilise the Joimax endoscopic spinal surgery instruments at Lingard Private Hospital. As a testament to their commitment to advancing the field, Dr Hansen actively participates in multidisciplinary cancer care teams, coordinating care for individuals with brain or spinal cord cancer.

Beyond their surgical expertise, Dr Hansen is a respected figure in the medical community. They hold the position of Director of Neurosurgical Training at John Hunter Hospital and serve as the Director of the AO Spine Centre at the same institution. Their influence extends nationally and internationally, with active roles in prestigious organisations. Dr Hansen is the Vice-President and a Director of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, a board member of the SET Board for Neurosurgery for the Royal College of Surgeons, and Chairman and Fellowship Coordinator for AO Spine Australia and New Zealand. They are also a sought-after speaker and educator, regularly delivering presentations and training to fellow surgeons both domestically and internationally.

Dr Hansen's dedication to research is evident through their Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine from the University of Sydney and numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Their contributions to the field have also led to presentations at international conferences. In recognition of their academic achievements, Dr Hansen was appointed Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle in 2020.