About Sydney Centre for Neurosurgery

Here at Sydney CNS, we are focused on providing expert neurosurgical care with a personalised approach.

We believe that good neurosurgical care begins long before any operation — it begins with taking the time to understand not just a diagnosis, but the person behind it. Every patient deserves a clear explanation of their condition, an honest discussion of all available options, and the space to make decisions that are right for them. Surgery is never our default - it is recommended only when it is genuinely in your best interest.

We understand that a neurosurgical diagnosis can be frightening — not just for patients, but for their families too. We are committed to being approachable and unhurried, to speaking plainly rather than in jargon, and to treating every person with the attention and respect we would want for someone we love.

We hold ourselves to the highest surgical standard. Our surgeons have trained at leading neurosurgical centres in Australia and internationally, and we are committed to staying at the forefront of our field - bringing the latest evidence and technical advances to our patients here in Sydney.

Meet Our Team

  • Dr Richard Shaw Sydney Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon | Sydney CNS

    Dr Richard Shaw

    NEUROSURGEON & SPINE SURGEON

    BMed/MD, BSci (Med) Hons, MS, FRACS

  • Dr Daniel Scherman Sydney Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon | Sydney CNS

    Dr Daniel Scherman

    NEUROSURGEON & SPINE SURGEON

    BSc, B.Pharm, MBBS (Hons), FRACS

  • Dr Rodney Allan Sydney Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon | Sydney CNS

    Dr Rodney Allan

    NEUROSURGEON (RETIRED)

    BSc(Med) MBBS (Hons), FRACS

Sydney CNS Centre for Neurosurgery Brain Surgery Spine Surgery Peripheral Neurology
Sydney CNS Centre for Neurosurgery Brain Surgery Spine Surgery Peripheral Neurology

Providing advanced Neurosurgical care for you & your family

Bringing the latest advances and minimally invasive techniques to patients with a focus on safer surgery, faster recovery and improved quality of life.