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About Dr Caroline Tan

Dr Caroline Tan is a general neurosurgeon with sub specialty training in complex spine surgery. She has been in private practice since 2008. She is well recognised for being a good communicator, and a ...

Special interests

I can offer advice about cerebral aneurysms, brain tumours or cysts, spine tumours or cysts, spinal fractures and complex degenerative spine disease. In the area of spine, I am a proponent of minimally invasive fusions, motion preservation in the spine, artificial disc technology and holistic care. I have succeeded to making surgery affordable for many self-funded (uninsured) patients because I charge them less than any other surgeon would.

Qualifications

M B, B S University of Melbourne

FRACS Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Awards and Publications

Surgeon Scientist Fellowship 2001

John Loewenthal scholarship  2000.

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