Trust score 8/100
Dr Jonathon Ball
👤 2 years of experience
8,982+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Jonathon Ball is an experienced Neurosurgeon and Specialist Spine Surgeon, exclusively dedicated to spinal surgery at Sydney Neurospine. He consults at North Shore Private Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital where he was the former Head of the Department of Neurosurgery.
Dr Ball completed his medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 1999 followed by his specialised neurosurgical training in New South Wales, receiving a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He completed further specialised training in spine surgery during a post-fellowship training at the University of Calgary in Canada. Additionally, he holds postgraduate qualifications in biomedical engineering from the University of New South Wales.
Dr Ball regularly sees patients suffering from a wide spectrum of conditions, including: back pain, neck pain, various disc issues, nerve pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spinal tumours, fractures, scoliosis, and other spinal deformities. Patients seeking treatment at Sydney Neurospine can access a range of specialised options, including spinal surgeries such as cervical and lumbar spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, fusions, microdiscectomies, tumour surgeries, decompression procedures, and minimally invasive techniques.
Dr Ball meticulously evaluates each patient's condition to recommend the most suitable treatment plan, which may involve non-invasive or minimally invasive approaches aimed at effectively treating their condition and alleviating distressing symptoms.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Ball holds professional memberships with the Australian Medical Association, the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, the North American Spine Society, and AO Spine. He has authored numerous papers on spinal injuries and their treatments and is recognised as a trailblazer in spinal surgical technologies.
Dr Ball completed his medical degree at the University of Newcastle in 1999 followed by his specialised neurosurgical training in New South Wales, receiving a fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He completed further specialised training in spine surgery during a post-fellowship training at the University of Calgary in Canada. Additionally, he holds postgraduate qualifications in biomedical engineering from the University of New South Wales.
Dr Ball regularly sees patients suffering from a wide spectrum of conditions, including: back pain, neck pain, various disc issues, nerve pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spinal tumours, fractures, scoliosis, and other spinal deformities. Patients seeking treatment at Sydney Neurospine can access a range of specialised options, including spinal surgeries such as cervical and lumbar spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, fusions, microdiscectomies, tumour surgeries, decompression procedures, and minimally invasive techniques.
Dr Ball meticulously evaluates each patient's condition to recommend the most suitable treatment plan, which may involve non-invasive or minimally invasive approaches aimed at effectively treating their condition and alleviating distressing symptoms.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Ball holds professional memberships with the Australian Medical Association, the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, the North American Spine Society, and AO Spine. He has authored numerous papers on spinal injuries and their treatments and is recognised as a trailblazer in spinal surgical technologies.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Jonathon Ball
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Spinal Surgery
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2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Spinal Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,496 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,814 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,822 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 569 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 12
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European registry analysis of Spinal Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2438/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33867357 · cited by 152
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Outcomes of Spinal Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4679/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32008752 · cited by 146
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European registry analysis of Spinal Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9154/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39492994 · cited by 92
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · St Leonards · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — St Leonards · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2026
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 · jonathon.ball@euroclinics.example
Location
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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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