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Professor Peter Silburn

BSc MBBS PhD FRACP

Neurologist

38 years of experience

Spring Hill, 4000

4.9

/5

(145 reviews)

38 years of experience

Spring Hill, 4000

Areas of expertise

Botox Injections
48
Parkinson's Disease
48
Deep Brain Stimulation
36

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About Professor Peter Silburn

Professor Peter Silburn is a distinguished neurologist with an international reputation for his contributions to clinical practice, research, and education. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland in 1988, later achieving Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. His specialist training in neurology included a fellowship in clinical neurology, with experience at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, where he also contributed as a lecturer in neurology at the University of Oxford.

Professor Silburn has played a pioneering role in advancing neuromodulation, establishing several centres across Australia and contributing as a founding member of advisory groups for deep brain stimulation technologies. He currently serves as Clinical and Education Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation at the Queensland Brain Institute.

A prolific academic, he has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications in neurology and has been called upon to provide expert advice to governmental and international bodies. In recognition of his significant contributions to the field, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2013 Australia Day Honours.


Areas of expertise

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Botox Injections
48
Parkinson's Disease
48
Deep Brain Stimulation
36
Tremor
28
Dystonia
19
Movement Disorders
16
Nerve Conduction Test
8
Neurological Pain
6
Headache
4
Stroke
2
Epilepsy
2
Spinal Decompresson
2
Migraine
2
Tourette's Syndrome
2
Angiogram
1
Ultrasound
1
CT Scan (Computerised Tomography Scan)
1
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1
Rehabilitation
1
Electromyography (EMG)
1
Sleep Disorders
1
Facial Spasm
1

Registered with

AHPRA

No. MED0001376339


Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland, Australia, 1988

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australia


Languages spoken

  • English

Locations

Neurosciences Queensland

St Andrew's Place, Level 1, 33 North Street, Spring Hill, Australia, 4000

4.71(363 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

Botox Injections
48
Parkinson's Disease
48
Deep Brain Stimulation
36

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Peter Silburn is professional and caring in his approach with patients. Patients find him approachable. They value his listening and clear explanations for conditions like cervical dystonia and essential tremor. His treatment improves patient quality of life, particularly for individuals managing Parkinson's Disease, other tremors, and receiving Botox injections and Deep Brain Stimulation procedures.

5
verified patient
03 Jun 2026

As previously mentioned

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5
verified patient
28 May 2026

I Have been seeing professor Peter Silburn for a few years , he is very proffesional and caring neurologist.

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4
verified patient
28 May 2026

Nothing more to say

5
verified patient
26 May 2026

No problems at all. Thanks

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5
verified patient
26 May 2026

Professor Silburn is one of the most professional, kindest persons, I’ve ever had to see for treatments, I think I’m a very fortunate, lucky person to have Pr Silburn to be able to provide treatments for me every three months, I appreciate everything he has done for me, hopefully I get to see him for a long time still. Thank you Peter

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5
verified patient
26 May 2026

Questions answered thoroughly unhurried. com bedside manner

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4.33
verified patient
25 Apr 2026

Generally good

5
verified patient
24 Apr 2026

Exceptional

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5
verified patient
24 Apr 2026

He is absolutely brilliant I have a very complex form of cervical dystopia and his treatment has saved my life can't thank him enough

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5
verified patient
24 Apr 2026

Not just a sales spin it actually works look forward to the future

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What are Professor Peter Silburn's reviews like?

Professor Peter Silburn's overall patient rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 145 reviews.

What languages does Professor Peter Silburn speak?

Professor Peter Silburn speaks English

Where is Professor Peter Silburn located?

Professor Peter Silburn primarily practices at Neurosciences Queensland, located at St Andrew's Place, Level 1, 33 North Street, Spring Hill, Australia, 4000
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