Dr Susan Tomlinson

Dr Susan Tomlinson is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurologist based in Darlinghurst, Australia. She provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing a wide range of neurological conditions, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. Dr Tomlinson specialises in general neurology, with particular sub-specialty expertise in headache and neuro-genetics. Her clinical practice focuses on diagnosing and managing complex disorders, including migraines, neuromuscular diseases, and neuropathies, ensuring that each patient receives a tailored and supportive treatment plan.

In addition to her general neurological services, Dr Tomlinson has a strong clinical interest in neuro-oncology, where she manages neurological complications arising from cancer therapies and tumours affecting the brain and spine. She is also highly regarded for her work in genetic neurological ion channel disorders and cognitive conditions such as dementia. Committed to utilising advanced therapeutic options, she offers specialised treatments such as botulinum toxin and CGRP therapies for the prevention and management of chronic migraines. Her dedication to clinical research ensures that her patients benefit from evidence-based, modern medical advancements.

Dr Tomlinson completed her Bachelor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle in 1998. She subsequently undertook her physician and initial neurology training, followed by a prestigious clinical and research fellowship at a leading neurological institute and university in London, United Kingdom. She was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Sydney for her research into genetic neurological ion channel disorders. Dr Tomlinson is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and holds an academic appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor. She is also an active member of several professional medical councils and multidisciplinary care teams.