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Prof
Prof Professor Richard Bittar
Neurosurgery · Melbourne
6,682+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
14
Publications
0
Languages spoken
About
Dr Richard Bittar is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon at Precision Health renowned for his expertise in treating spinal conditions, movement disorders, and various intracranial conditions. As a pioneer in the field, he holds the distinction of being the first spinal surgeon in Victoria to perform robotic spinal surgery, deep brain stimulation for Tourette's, MR-guided focused ultrasound for tremor, and stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumours. In fact, he is the sole neurosurgeon in Australia conducting MR-guided focused ultrasound for pain management.Dr Bittar completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney in 1994, followed by his PhD in Functional Brain Mapping at the same university. He later completed post-fellowship training in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Oxford and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2004. His career spans several successful endeavours, including establishing and leading several deep brain stimulation and psychosurgery services in Australia. Dr Bittar's contributions to the field are widely recognised through published scientific articles and presentations at several national and international meetings.Dr Bittar employs a range of cutting-edge surgical techniques, including minimally invasive, robotic, and navigated approaches, to ensure the safety and success of spinal and brain surgeries. As a Clinical Professor at Deakin University, he plays a vital role in educating future medical professionals. Moreover, he is highly regarded as a medico-legal examiner, bringing his wealth of experience to assess workers compensation, transport accidents, public liability, and medical negligence claims.Dr Bittar's areas of expertise include:Robotic spinal surgeryDisc prolapse and spinal stenosisSpinal and peripheral nerve surgeryCervical and lumbar spine surgeryKeyhole and complex spinal surgerySpinal cord and occipital nerve stimulationCarpal tunnel and ulnar nerve surgeryDeep brain stimulation for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Essential Tremor, and Tourette's syndromeTreatment of gliomas, metastases, and meningiomas
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Prof Professor Richard Bittar
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Neurosurgery
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2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Neurosurgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,261 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,963 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,515 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,532 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3456/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37179435 · cited by 53
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European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9786/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39243764 · cited by 135
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Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8905/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33041736 · cited by 201
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European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3563/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37799920 · cited by 83
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurosurgery European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.93
- Knowledge
- 4.96
- Wait Time
- 4.63
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.90
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.78
- Value For Money
- 4.80
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
- Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · richard.bittar@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
