Neurosurgeon Wahroonga
Wahroonga
“If you live on Sydney’s Upper North Shore and need specialist advice for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain or a brain condition, I consult from Wahroonga to make expert care easier to reach.”
Dr Shanu Gambhir
Neurosurgeon Sydney
Wahroonga
Parkway San Clinic
Level 1, Suite 113
172 Fox Valley Road
Wahroonga NSW 2076
Neurosurgeon Wahroonga
Which neurosurgery and spine procedures are available in Wahroonga?
“Seeing a spine or brain surgeon can feel like a big step. My aim is to make the process clear, calm and focused on what is best for you; not just jumping straight to surgery.”
Dr Shanu Gambhir
Neurosurgeon Sydney
Why choose Dr Shanu Gambhir in Wahroonga?
If you live in Wahroonga or nearby suburbs, you may not want to travel across Sydney just to get specialist advice about pain that is already making life difficult. My Wahroonga consulting location gives patients across the Upper North Shore and Hills area access to neurosurgical and spine care closer to home.
“My approach is intentionally careful. I do not see surgery as the first answer for most people. A big part of my consultation is listening to your story, reviewing your scans, understanding what treatments you have already tried and explaining what is actually causing your symptoms.”
Dr Shanu Gambhir
Neurosurgeon Sydney
When surgery is needed, I focus on the least invasive option that can safely and effectively treat the problem. Endoscopic spine surgery is a major part of my practice. It uses a very small incision, often around 8 mm, to treat problems such as disc herniation, sciatica and nerve compression with less disruption to surrounding tissue. This can mean less pain, a faster recovery and a smoother return to daily life for suitable patients.
Nearby suburbs served from Wahroonga
My Wahroonga clinic is convenient for patients across the Upper North Shore and surrounding suburbs, including:
Wahroonga, Warrawee, Turramurra, Pymble, St Ives, Gordon, Hornsby, Waitara, Asquith, Normanhurst, Thornleigh, Pennant Hills, West Pymble, North Turramurra, South Turramurra and nearby areas.
Proximity to Sydney Adventist Hospital
Dr Shanu Gambhir consults from Parkway San Clinic in Wahroonga, located within the San medical precinct and opposite Sydney Adventist Hospital, also known as the San. This is convenient for patients who may need hospital-based care, imaging, procedures or surgery as part of their treatment journey.
Services Neurosurgery Wahroonga
Wahroonga neurosurgery: Core services
Endoscopic spine surgery Wahroonga
Endoscopic spine surgery is one of the most advanced forms of minimally invasive spine surgery. Through a tiny incision, I use a camera and specialised instruments to reach the problem area with precision.
It may be suitable for patients with sciatica, disc herniation, spinal stenosis or nerve compression. Not every spine condition can be treated this way, but when it is appropriate, it can offer a gentler alternative to traditional open surgery.
Sciatica treatment Wahroonga
Sciatica is nerve pain that usually starts in the lower back and travels into the buttock, leg or foot. It can feel sharp, burning, electric or deeply aching.
Common causes include a lumbar disc herniation, lumbar canal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. I assess the cause first, because the right treatment depends on what is pressing on the nerve. Many patients do not need surgery, but if symptoms are severe or ongoing, minimally invasive or endoscopic surgery may help relieve the pressure.
Lumbar discectomy Wahroonga
Lumbar discectomy is a procedure used when a herniated disc in the lower back is pressing on a nerve. This can cause leg pain, numbness, tingling or weakness.
I often use minimally invasive or endoscopic techniques where suitable. The aim is to remove only the part of the disc causing pressure, while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
Neck and back pain treatment Wahroonga
Neck problems can cause pain that travels into the shoulder, arm or hand. This is often due to cervical disc herniation, foraminal stenosis or nerve root compression.
Depending on the cause, treatment may include non-surgical care, injections, endoscopic cervical foraminotomy, ACDF or other cervical spine surgery.
Minimally invasive spine surgery Wahroonga
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses smaller incisions and aims to reduce muscle disruption. It may be used for disc herniation, spinal stenosis, nerve compression, spondylolisthesis and selected fusion procedures.
My goal is always to choose the least disruptive option that still gives you a safe and meaningful result.
Lumbar fusion surgery Wahroonga
Fusion surgery may be considered when there is spinal instability, severe degeneration, recurrent disc problems or spondylolisthesis.
Options may include ALIF, posterior lumbar interbody fusion or lateral lumbar interbody fusion. These procedures are not right for everyone, so I take time to explain why fusion may or may not be needed in your case.
Brain surgery consultations Wahroonga
As a neurosurgeon, I also assess and treat brain conditions including brain tumours, pituitary tumours, trigeminal neuralgia and subdural haematoma.
I understand that hearing you may need brain surgery is frightening. My role is to explain the diagnosis clearly, talk through the options and support you through each step.
Dr Shanu Gambhir
Neurosurgeon Wahroonga
“I am an Australian trained neurosurgeon and spine surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. My training has taken me through major hospitals in Australia and New Zealand, and my practice now focuses on helping patients with complex brain, spine and nerve conditions.
My interest in surgery began when I was young. I saw my mother in pain after dislocating her shoulder and remember feeling helpless because none of us knew what to do. Later, I watched a documentary about a neurosurgeon saving a young man’s life during complex brain surgery. Those moments stayed with me and shaped the path I eventually took.
Today, I bring that same sense of responsibility into each consultation. I want you to feel heard, informed and supported; not rushed into a decision.”
Neurosurgery Sydney
FAQs
Where can I see a spine surgeon in Wahroonga?
You can see Dr Shanu Gambhir for spine surgery consultations at Parkway San Clinic, 172 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga. He sees patients with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain and complex spine conditions. Get in touch to make an appointment.
Do I need surgery for sciatica?
Not always. Many people with sciatica improve with non-surgical care such as medication, physiotherapy or injections. Sciatica surgery may be considered if pain is severe, ongoing, associated with weakness, or caused by nerve compression that has not improved with other treatments.
Is endoscopic spine surgery available in Wahroonga?
Yes, Dr Shanu Gambhir offers assessment for endoscopic spine surgery for suitable patients. It may help with conditions such as disc herniation, sciatica, spinal stenosis and nerve compression.
Can I get a second opinion about spine surgery in Wahroonga?
Yes. A second opinion can help you understand whether spine surgery is truly needed, what type of surgery is being recommended and whether a minimally invasive or endoscopic option may be suitable.