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Dr David Oehme
👤 12 years of experience
5,340+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. David Oehme is a highly qualified Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon based in Melbourne, known for his expertise in managing complex spine conditions and brain tumours. With extensive training, he focuses on minimally invasive neurosurgery, robotic spinal surgery, spinal endoscopy, and advanced keyhole techniques. Dr. Oehme specialises in treating conditions such as back pain, sciatica, disc herniation, spinal fusion, cervical spine disorders, and brain tumours, aiming to maximise neurological function and minimise recovery time.
Dr. Oehme is dedicated to achieving the best surgical outcomes, prioritising complication avoidance through the use of new-generation, minimally invasive, and robotic technologies. He now offers cutting-edge endoscopic spinal surgery, including both uniportal and biportal approaches, to further reduce tissue damage and postoperative pain.
He consults and performs surgeries at several leading hospitals in Melbourne, including:
St Vincent's Private Hospital, Fitzroy
Victoria House, South Yarra
St John of God Private Hospital, Berwick
Waverley Private Hospital, Mount Waverley
Epworth Hospital, Richmond
Dr. Oehme completed his medical degree at Monash University in 2004, followed by neurosurgical and spine surgery training at top hospitals such as The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre, and The Alfred Hospital. He further advanced his expertise by earning a PhD from Monash University, focusing on degenerative spinal conditions and innovative biotechnologies for disc regeneration, establishing himself as a world authority in this field.
Dr. Oehme’s ongoing research interests include exploring degenerative spinal diseases and developing novel treatments like stem cell therapies to repair degenerated intervertebral discs.
Dr. Oehme is dedicated to achieving the best surgical outcomes, prioritising complication avoidance through the use of new-generation, minimally invasive, and robotic technologies. He now offers cutting-edge endoscopic spinal surgery, including both uniportal and biportal approaches, to further reduce tissue damage and postoperative pain.
He consults and performs surgeries at several leading hospitals in Melbourne, including:
St Vincent's Private Hospital, Fitzroy
Victoria House, South Yarra
St John of God Private Hospital, Berwick
Waverley Private Hospital, Mount Waverley
Epworth Hospital, Richmond
Dr. Oehme completed his medical degree at Monash University in 2004, followed by neurosurgical and spine surgery training at top hospitals such as The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Children’s Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Monash Medical Centre, and The Alfred Hospital. He further advanced his expertise by earning a PhD from Monash University, focusing on degenerative spinal conditions and innovative biotechnologies for disc regeneration, establishing himself as a world authority in this field.
Dr. Oehme’s ongoing research interests include exploring degenerative spinal diseases and developing novel treatments like stem cell therapies to repair degenerated intervertebral discs.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr David Oehme
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Spinal Surgery
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Spinal Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 778 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,716 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,364 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,891 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Spinal Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4901/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32030288 · cited by 58
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European registry analysis of Spinal Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.5933/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33276242 · cited by 72
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Outcomes of Spinal Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2038/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39163379 · cited by 142
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European registry analysis of Spinal Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2750/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38465478 · cited by 108
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2015
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2015
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2015
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · david.oehme@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
22 verified reviews4.97
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22 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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