Dr Simon Abson is a spinal surgeon offering both public and private surgical consulting and operative services in the Newcastle region. He offers advice and treatment for all spinal disorders involving paediatric and adult deformity, spinal trauma and tumor and the aging spine. He is actively involved in the John Hunter Hospital spinal trauma roster for acute spinal injuries. He runs clinics covering the greater Newcastle area at Broadmeadow and The Royal Newcastle Centre. He also has a regional clinic at the Mayo Hospital Taree covering the Mid-North Coast.
He obtained his medical degree from the University of Sydney in 2004 and trained locally in Australia obtaining Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Orthopaedics and trauma. Dr Abson completed his subspecialty Spine fellowship training in Oxford, United Kingdom at the Oxford University Hospital Trusts world famous Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and John Radcliffe hospitals.
Most spinal conditions can improve without surgical intervention. Dr Abson will take time with you to investigate your condition and explain the clinical and radiological findings in an easy-to-understand manner. This allows patients to make an informed decision to help them on their pathway to healthy spine recovery. Dr Abson believes in three concepts for a healthy spine recovery.
- Surgical expertise utilizing the latest in technology and minimally invasive techniques where indicated.
- Medical care based on evidence based professional advice with up-to-date treatment options for various spinal conditions.
- Allied Health therapies and interventions for spinal conditions not requiring surgical intervention to aid healthy spine recovery.’
