Andrew Kam, Neurosurgeon
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Andrew Kam

Neurosurgeon

Suite 17 Darcy Road Westmead New South Wales, 2145
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About

Andrew C. Kam, MBBS, FRACS, works at Westmead Neurosurgery in New South Wales, Australia. He is the current Director of Spinal Trauma at Westmead Hospital, and specializes in cervical and lumbar spinal surgery for various spinal conditions. When Dr. Kam is not practicing, he can be found serving as the Royal Australasian College of Surgeon's New South Wales branch representative.

Education and Training

University of Sydney

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Spinal Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Lecturer, Sydney University -

Internships

  • Westmead Hospital

Fellowships

  • Stanford Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • North American Spine Society, Neurosurgery Society of Australia

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work

Areas of research

  • Clinical trials running in cervical disc arthroplasty and non-surgical treatments of discogenic back pain

Hobbies / Sports

  • Dining

Areas of research

Clinical trials running in cervical disc arthroplasty and non-surgical treatments of discogenic back pain

Andrew Kam's Practice location

Suite 17 Darcy Road -
Westmead, New South Wales 2145
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New patients: 029-633-1013
www.westmeadneurosurgery.com.au

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