Robert is a UK-trained neurologist and stroke physician. He trained at Cambridge University Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, and as the Association of British Neurologists’ Australasian Fellow at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. He completed sub-speciality training in stroke medicine at St George’s Hospital in London before returning to Melbourne in 2024.

Robert has a strong research background. He held academic clinical fellowships in Manchester, Cambridge and Paris, and won a prestigious award to complete a DPhil (PhD) at the University of Oxford’s Centre for Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, publishing extensively in high-impact journals. He continues to lead clinical research with the Australasian Stroke Alliance and teach medical students at the University of Melbourne.

Robert is known for his attention to detail and clear communication style, and he enjoys working collaboratively with patients to develop holistic and personalised treatment plans. Currently, Robert works at The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s state-wide Comprehensive Stroke Centre and Headache Service, and consults in Richmond and Parkville. He is passionate about all aspects of neurology but has particular interests in stroke and headache, including botulinum toxin therapy and cranial nerve blocks.

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