EXPERT PROFILE
Dr Ameya Kamat
Neurosurgeon
MBBCh, MMED (Neurosurgery), FC Neurosurg, FRACS
DR KAMAT’S SUMMARY
Dr Ameya Kamat is a highly experienced Australasian Neurosurgeon with expertise across brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery. He is recognised for his evidence-based approach, prioritising conservative management before surgical intervention, and when required, utilising both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques.
Dr Kamat’s specialist interests include complex spine surgery, cranial and spinal trauma, degenerative and tumour-related conditions, and peripheral nerve disorders. His training includes a Complex Spine Fellowship at Macquarie University Hospital and extensive neurosurgical practice in both Australia and South Africa. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and actively contributes to clinical research and international neurosurgical forums.
Dr Kamat has substantial experience in Independent Medical Examinations and medicolegal reporting, providing objective assessments that draw on his broad clinical background. His balanced, patient-centred philosophy, combined with specialist expertise in trauma and degenerative conditions, makes him well-suited for complex medicolegal matters.
DR KAMAT’S EXPERIENCE
- Neurosurgeon, Southern Neurospine, VIC
- Neurosurgeon, Monash Medical Centre, VIC
- Neurosurgeon, Royal Darwin Hospital, Darwin, NT
- Complex Spine Fellow, Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Macquarie University Hospital, NSW
- Registrar in Department of Neurosurgery, Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa
- Registrar in Department of Neurosurgery, Red Cross Children Hospital, South Africa
- Medical Officer of Department of Neurosurgery, Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa
DR KAMAT EXPERTISE IS IN
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Brain Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Back Pain Procedures
- Cranial Trauma and Tumours
- Hydrocephalus
- Degenerative Spine Diseases
- Spine Trauma and Tumours
- Peripheral Nerve Decompression and Tumours
- Independent Medical Examinations & Medico-Legal
DR KAMAT ACCREDITATIONS
- AMA 4
- AMA 5
- Workers Compensation NSW
- WorkSafe Tasmania
- WorkSafe Victoria Impairment
DR KAMAT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Fellow of College of Neurosurgeons, South Africa
- Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
- AO Spine Foundation
- South African Neurosurgical Society
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Independent Medical Examination (IME) Expertise:
Dr Kamat is available to conduct comprehensive and impartial Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), providing detailed reports that support legal, insurance, and compensation assessments.
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