List of coccyx doctors and specialists in Australia
Doctors and specialists are listed here for one of three reasons: they were recommended by a coccyx pain patient; they are the authors of a relevant medical paper; or they have informed coccyx.org that they have success in treating coccyx pain. The reason for listing each one is given. If you would like to recommend a doctor or specialist, please let me know.
If there is no suitable specialist listed who is near to you, you could try to find one by writing to specialists near you.
NEW SOUTH WALES
New South Wales -:- coccygectomy Dr Richard Parkinson, neurosurgeon. St Vincents Private Hospital, 406 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Sydney, Australia. Telephone 02-8382 7111. See ispine.com.au. See Fiona's story, Gill's story, Elizabeth's story, Mike's story, Lizzie-Kate's story.
New South Wales -:- coccygectomy Dr Renata Abraszko, surgeon. Consulting at four locations: North Sydney, Bella Vista, Liverpool, Campbelltown. Website: www.abraszko.com.au. Email secretary@brainsurgeon.sydney. See Laura's story
New South Wales -:- manual treatments Angela James, Physiotherapist. Sydney Pelvic Clinic, AJ Physio, Bondi Junction, New South Wales. Phone: 02 93874444. Website www.sydneypelvicclinic.com.au. Email reception@sydneypelvicclinic.com.au. See Angela James's article on coccyx pain. Also Gill's story, Anonymous's story, Lou's story, Alison's story, Wilson's story, Anonymous's story.
New South Wales -:- manual treatments, injections, coccygectomy Beraldo Lilli, physiotherapist. Illawarra Physiotherapy, Suite 5a, 341-249 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500, Phone: 4225 1222. Website: illawarra-physiotherapy.com.au. Email enquiries@illawarra-physiotherapy.com.au Listed here because they have informed coccyx.org that they have success in treating coccyx pain.
New South Wales -:- manual treatments Alan L Hakes, Chiropractor. 243 River St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia. Phone number (02) 6686 3366. See Catherine's story..
New South Wales -:- manual treatments Dr. Barbara Hungerford, Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physio Centre, 02 9719 9114. See Sydney Spine & Pelvis Physio Centre. See Michael's story.
New South Wales -:- manual treatments John Moody, Physiotherapist - Glenmore Park Sydney NSW. See Belinda's story.
New South Wales -:- manual treatments Peter Ray, Osteopath - Regentville Sydney NSW (near Penrith). See Belinda's story.
New South Wales -:- coccygectomy Dr. Matthew Giblin, Orthopaedic surgeon, Suite 12, 1st Floor, 41-46 Goulburn Street, Liverpool 2170, New South Wales, Australia. Phone: (02) 9602-9955. Fax: (02) 9821-4107. See Sydney Adventist Hospital. See Janet' story.
QUEENSLAND
Queensland -:- coccygectomy Dr. Thorbjorn "Toby" Loch-Wilkinson, neurosurgeon. Spine Brain Nerve Neurosurgery (SBNN). Consulting at three locations: Brisbane, Capalaba, Tiwi. Phone (07) 3831 4837. Website: sbnn.com.au. Email admin@sbnn.com.au. Recommended by a patient on a Facebook coccygectomy group.
Queensland -:- coccygectomy Dr Michael Bryant - Neurosurgeon & Spinal Surgeon. BrizBrain & Spine, Brisbane, Queensland. See www.brizbrain.com.au. See Allyson's story.
Queensland -:- manual treatments Dr Steven Griffith, Redcliffe Wellness Center, 17 Silvyn St, Redcliffe, QLD 4020. Phone: (07) 3284 2065. See redcliffewellness.com. See Dr Griffith's story. Note: an anonymous patient who visited Dr Griffith for a treatment to his coccyx, but only received standard chiropractic adjustments, felt disappointed.
Queensland -:- manual treatments Dr Russell Brady and Dr Bree Weber. Browns Plains Chiropractic Centre, Suite 3, 1-3 Central Court, Browns Plains 4118, Logan. Phone: 3800 6266 See Robyn's story..
Queensland -:- coccygectomy Dr Gregory Day, Brisbane Suite 333, 33 North St, SPRING HILL, QLD, 4000. Recommended by a patient, but someone else wrote in with reservations about Dr Day's attitude to patients.
Queensland -:- manual treatments Scott Hewett, a physiotherapist at Highgate Hill and at Sumner Park in Brisbane. Telephone (07) 3279 3871, www.alphaphysio.com.au. Recommended by a doctor as someone who has helped many patients. See Su's story.
Queensland -:- manual treatments Breck McKay, Victoria Point, Brisbane. His contact number is (07) 32077855. Recommended by another doctor. See Rod's story.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australia -:- manual treatments Rodney Mason, chiropractor, 50 Wilson Tce, Glenelg East, South Australia, 5045, 08 8379 6193. Recommended by a patient.
VICTORIA
Victoria -:- manual treatments, coccygectomy David de la Harpe, Orthorpaedic surgeon and chiropractor, The Epworth Centre, Level 7, Suite 7.5, 32 Erin St, Richmond 3121. T: 03 9426 4333. See www.orthopaedicsvictoria.com.au. See Anonymous's story, Warwick's story.
Victoria -:- coccygectomy Michael Knight, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Consulting at two locations: Hampton, Langwarrin. Phone 0448844244. Website: baysidespine.com.au. Email baysideortho.mail@mac.com. Recommended by a patient on a Facebook coccygectomy group.
Victoria -:- coccygectomy Mr Peter Wilde, surgeon. Epworth HealthCare, 89 Bridge Road, Richmond VIC 3121. Phone: 03 9426 6666. Website: www.epworth.org.au. See Anonymous's story, Jessica's story, Lauren's story.
Victoria -:- injections Dr Paul Blackman, Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician. Olympic Park Sports Medicine, Olympic Park Campus, Olympic Boulevard, AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC 3004. Phone 1300 859 887. Website: opsmc.com.au. See Anonymous's story.
Victoria -:- surgery Dr Andrew McQueen, Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, 33, The Avenue, Windsor 3181 Victoria. 03 9529 4444. See www.mog.com.au. See Natalie's story..
Victoria -:- injections Dr David Vivian at Metro Spinal Clinic, Level 1, 544 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South, Victoria 3162. Ph: +61 3 9595 6111. See www.metropain.com.au. See Natalie's story..
Victoria -:- injections Dr. Bruce Mitchell at Metro Spinal Clinic, Level 1, 544 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South, VICTORIA 3162. Ph: +61 3 9595 6111. See www.metropain.com.au. See Anonymous's story..
Victoria -:- manual treatments Carissa Stewart. Body Align Myotherapy, Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, Victoria 3068. Phone 03 9489 7511. See www.bodyalignmyotherapy.com.au. See Natalie's story.
Victoria -:- injections, coccygectomy Mr Lu Ton, Surgeon. Manningham Medical Centre, Level 6/200 High St, Lower Templestowe 3107, Victoria, Australia. T 9090 0880, F 9850 8601. See Anonymous's story, Gino's story.
Victoria -:- coccygectomy Mr Michael A Johnson, orthopaedic surgeon, Melbourne Australia. Telephone 94284751. Recommended by a coccygectomy patient, and see James's story.
Victoria -:- manual treatments, injections Dr Victor Wilk, muscloskeletal physician. 441 Bay St, Brighton, (Vic) 3186. Tel +61 3 9596 7211. Doctor who treats coccyx pain, often working with Adrian Good (see below), combining manual therapy, stretching exercises and injections. Email: vwilk@brightonspinal.com.au. See www.brightonspinal.com.au. See Anonymous's story.
Victoria -:- manual treatments Adrian Good, an osteopath and physiotherapist in Melbourne, now retired. See Muscle spasm or tightness. Author of Pain Relief - Manual Therapies Can Help. See Anonymous's story.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Western Australia -:- manual treatments Dr. Linda Schiller MtechChiro, D.C, CCSP. Corrective Chiropractic Perth / Lakeside Laser. Address (by appointment only): 54 The Fairways, Gnangara, WA 6077. Phone: 0468 429 111. Website: www.lakesidelaser.com.au. Email: admin@lakesidelaser.com.au. Listed here because they have informed coccyx.org that they have success in treating coccyx pain.
Western Australia -:- manual treatments Dr Case Sinclair, BSc BHsc (hons) BSc(Chiro) B Chiro(Murdoch). Case Chiropractic, 7b Silas Street, East Fremantle, Western Australia 6158. PH: (08) 93394229. Website: casechiropractic.com.au. Email: info@casechiropractic.com.au. Listed here because they have informed coccyx.org that they have success in treating coccyx pain.
Western Australia -:- coccygectomy Dr Rod Thompson, orthopedic surgeon. Bunbury, West Australia. Recommended by a patient.
Western Australia -:- manual treatments Ms Kate Elphick, Beaumaris Physio Suite 4, Beaumaris S/C Constellat, Ocean Reef, WA 6027. Phone:(08) 9300 4844. See Michael's story.
