Spine Service is located on the St George Hospital Campus in Kogarah, Southern Sydney. The service is primarily a surgical service; however, we work closely with pain physicians, sports physicians, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, nurses and pain psychologists, to offer a holistic approach to the management of your spinal problem in our area and beyond.
Highly trained and experienced spine surgeons offering comprehensive care for a wide range of neck and back conditions.
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Dr. Ashish Diwan(MBBS, MS (Ortho), DipNB, MNAMS, FRACS, FAOrthA, PhD)Specialist Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Director of Spine ServiceDr Ashish Diwan (MBBS, MS, MNAMS, PhD, FRACS, FAOrthA) is the Director of Spine Service at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. George Hospital, University of New South Wales.
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Dr. Vinay Kulkarni(BSc (Med) MBBS FRACS (orth) FAOrthA)Adult & Paediatric Spinal SurgeonDr Vinay Kulkarni is an Australian educated and trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the treatment of adult and paediatric spinal disorders.
Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is the latest technology available to perform spinal surgeries through small, less than one-inch-long incisions. It involves the use of special surgical instruments, devices and advanced imaging techniques to visualize and perform the surgery through such small incisions...
Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine giving the spine an “S” or “C” shape. Scoliosis can occur at any age and is more common in girls than boys. Larger curves cause discomfort while the smaller curves do not cause any problems. In most cases, the exact cause remains unknown.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery is a minimally invasive spine procedure that uses high-definition endoscopic visualization and specialized tools to access the spine through tiny incisions. It allows surgeons to address nerve compression, disc herniation, and bony overgrowth without the extensive muscle cutting required in traditional open surgery.
Epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a minimally invasive approach to treat inflammation of spinal nerves that causes pain in the neck, arms, back and legs. This technique may help relieve back pain in conditions such as spinal stenosis, spondylolysis or herniated discs.
St George Private Hospital
Suite 16
Level 5/1 South St
Kogarah, NSW 2217
Mon to Fri : 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sat & Sun : Closed
