Specialists at Warragul Specialist Centre

Dr David Oehme is a highly qualified Melbourne-based neurosurgeon and spine surgeon, specialising in the management of spinal conditions including disc prolapse, sciatica, back and neck pain, cervical spine disorders, and degenerative diseases of the spine. He is extensively trained in advanced and complex spinal procedures, with particular expertise in minimally invasive, robotic, endoscopic, and keyhole surgical techniques.

Dr Oehme’s areas of expertise include:
- Endoscopic and robotic spinal surgery
- Sciatica and disc prolapse
- Back and neck pain
- Spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement (cervical and lumbar)
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Minimally invasive neurosurgery and spine surgery
- Complex and instrumented spine surgery
- Brain tumours and meningiomas

He operates and consults regularly at St John of God Berwick Hospital, where he has established a thriving spinal surgery practice over the past decade. He also performs surgery at St Vincent’s Private and Epworth Hospitals.

Dr Oehme’s practice is driven by the use of next-generation minimally invasive and robotic surgical technologies, aimed at minimising tissue damage and pain while maximising neurological recovery. His commitment to delivering the highest quality surgical outcomes, with an emphasis on safety and complication avoidance, underpins the success of his busy Melbourne neurosurgery practice.

Dr Oehme consults monthly at Warragul Specialist Centre on Mondays, expanding access to specialist spinal care for regional patients.