Cervical Myelopathy: Symptoms, Red Flags and Treatment
Cervical myelopathy is caused by compression of the spinal cord in the neck, often developing gradually...
Dr Simon Richard Clark is a complex spinal neurosurgeon with a PhD in neuroscience and extensive experience in adult spinal surgery. He has held senior leadership roles in spinal services overseas and contributes to spinal professional bodies in Europe and Australia. He now cares for patients at The International Spine Centre in Adelaide.







Dr Clark brings decades of experience to help patients with spine disorders regain comfort and mobility.
Dr Clark manages common and complex spinal conditions, offering tailored treatment plans to help reduce pain and improve function.
Nerve compression in the neck leading to arm pain, weakness or numbness.
Spinal cord compression in the neck and upper back causing clumsiness, gait changes and hand or body dysfunction.
Excess movement where the skull meets the spine, which can threaten spinal cord safety.
Nerve pain in the lower back and leg, often called sciatica.
Narrowing of the lower spinal canal that can cause back and leg pain or difficulty walking.
Age‑related changes in the spine leading to curvature, imbalance and mechanical back pain.
Conditions arising within the spinal canal’s lining, including tumours, cysts and vascular lesions, that can compress the spinal cord or nerves.
Cancer that has spread to the spine from elsewhere in the body, potentially causing pain, weakness or spinal instability.
Injuries to the spine, including broken vertebrae, that may require stabilisation to protect the nerves.
Dr Clark consults at The International Spine Centre and operates across premier private hospitals.
Dr Clark combines decades of neurosurgical and complex spinal experience with a patient‑centred approach, advanced technology and clear communication for both patients and referrers.
Care for the full spectrum of spinal disorders, from nerve pain and stenosis to deformity, trauma and tumours.
Use of enabling technologies such as neuronavigation and robotics to support precise planning and surgery where appropriate.
Extensive leadership experience in complex spine surgery at a major neuroscience hospital, with a PhD in neuroscience and ongoing involvement in peer‑reviewed research and review.
Many years of experience providing balanced expert opinion for plaintiff and defendant cases, negligence, road trauma and personal injury. Services can be provided in Melbourne or Adelaide. Please contact us for more information.
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A referral is recommended for Medicare and insurance purposes, but Dr Clark also accepts direct patient enquiries to discuss whether a consultation is appropriate.
It is helpful to include your name, date of birth, details of any scans (what, where and when), your symptoms and duration, treatments tried, and insurance status.
Yes, Dr Clark reviews privately insured, self‑funded, WorkCover, motor vehicle accident and medicolegal or second‑opinion cases.
Yes, Dr Clark has extensive medicolegal experience and is available for independent opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as clinical second opinions.
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