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Dr Craig Timms

Verified Neurosurgery Berwick

Dr Craig Timms

6 years of experience 4.9 (402 verified reviews)

8,921+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Craig Timms at a glance

Dr Craig Timms is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Berwick, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Berwick, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Craig Timms is a neurosurgeon based in Richmond, Australia. After completing his Medical Degree at the University of Tasmania in 1996 and an intern year at Burnie Hospital, he moved to Melbourne in 1998 to work at The Alfred Hospital. His early experiences in the neurosurgical unit sparked a deep interest in neurosurgery, leading to training across several major Melbourne hospitals. Craig completed his neurosurgical training, including a Master of Surgery and a year of clinical research, in 2007.
Craig combines extensive hands-on expertise with access to the latest imaging and surgical technology, offering patients leading-edge treatments. While he embraces technological advances, he also retains the solid, 'old-fashioned' surgical skills developed before automation became standard, providing reassurance that an experienced surgeon is always in control. With over 15 years of post-training experience and more than 7,000 hours of private practice operating time, Mr Timms brings deep, proven expertise to every procedure.
Known for his clear and patient-focused communication, Mr Timms ensures patients are fully informed and supported at every step. With Mr Craig Timms as your neurosurgeon, you can relax knowing you are in expert, experienced hands.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Craig Timms

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Berwick (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Berwick (AU)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-36456 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-7C5B3CC3 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,144
Annual physical exam 99395 2,710
Vaccination administration 90471 2,486
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,273

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Craig Timms
HEADSHOT
Craig Timms in consultation
IN OFFICE
Craig Timms with the team
WITH TEAM
Craig Timms at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Craig Timms

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Craig Timms, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9933/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33437426 · cited by 152
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Craig Timms, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7472/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39251886 · cited by 106

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Neurosurgery European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery National Society Meeting · Berwick · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Berwick · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · craig.timms@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

402 verified reviews
4.88
★★★★⯨
402 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Craig Timms's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Craig Timms treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Neurosurgery

Dr Craig Timms is one of 170 neurosurgery doctors indexed in Australia. Browse neurosurgery doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Berwick matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Berwick carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Craig Timms specialise in?

    Craig Timms specialises in Neurosurgery in Berwick, AU. 30 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Craig Timms treat?

    Craig Timms treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Craig Timms practise?

    Craig Timms practises in Berwick, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Craig Timms speak?

    Craig Timms speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Craig Timms?

    Craig Timms has a verified rating of 4.88/5 from 402 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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