Spinal Surgeon Perth | Joondalup
Meet Dr Abhijeet Ghoshal, your spine surgeon in Perth
“Helping you move freely again by treating spinal pain, nerve issues, and complex back problems.”Â
Consulting at
Murdoch
[All surgeons]
Wexford Medical Centre
Suite 13
3 Barry Marshall Pde
Murdoch WA 6150
Nedlands
[Dr O’Beirne & Dr Hardisty]
Hollywood Medical Centre
Suite 37
85 Monash Avenue
Nedlands WA 6008
Joondalup
[Dr Ghoshal]
Joondalup Health Campus
Suite 17, Specialist Medical Centre (East), 60 Shenton Avenue
Joondalup WA 6027
Struggling with neck or back pain that just won’t go away? Dr Abhijeet Ghoshal at Western Orthopaedic Clinic is a Perth-based orthopaedic spine surgeon offering advanced surgical care for spine conditions, including nerve compression, disc degeneration, and spinal injuries.Â
Spinal Surgeon Perth | Joondalup
3 reasons why you want the right spinal specialist
Choosing a spine surgeon is a big step. Here’s what sets Dr Ghoshal apart:
- Honest, patient-first care: He takes the time to explain what’s really going on and helps you explore all treatment options, not just surgery.
- Broad expertise in spinal conditions: From sciatica and slipped discs to spinal infections and trauma, Dr Ghoshal treats a wide range of spinal conditions.
- Relatable and practical: His approachable manner makes it easy to discuss your concerns. He focuses on finding the most effective and appropriate path forward
This patient-centred approach is deeply personal for Dr Ghoshal. His passion for spinal surgery began with a family experience that shaped his career path:
Spinal conditions and treatments
When to see a spine surgeon
You might want to consider seeing a spinal surgeon if you’re dealing with:
- Ongoing neck or back pain that isn’t responding to rest, physio, or medications
- Pain, numbness or weakness in your arms or legs
- Injuries such as spinal fractures or trauma
- Signs of infection, like fever and worsening back pain
What type of surgery is available and for what condition
Non-surgical treatments such as physiotherapy, medication, and lifestyle changes are typically the first approach for spine conditions. However, when these measures no longer provide sufficient relief or if there’s a risk of worsening nerve damage, spinal surgery may become the next appropriate step. Here’s a breakdown of the procedures Dr Ghoshal offers:
Cervical (neck)
- Myelopathy (spinal cord compression)
– Procedure: Laminectomy with or without navigated fusion - Disc degeneration / protrusion
– Procedure: Anterior cervical discectomy & fusion; disc replacement (for selected cases) - Foraminal nerve compression
– Procedure: Foraminotomy; ACDF; disc replacement (if appropriate)
Thoracic (mid-back)
- Myelopathy
– Procedure: Laminectomy with or without navigated fusion
Lumbar (lower back)
- Disc protrusion / herniated disc
– Procedure: Microdiscectomy - Nerve compression (sciatica, radiculopathy)
– Procedure: Nerve decompression, sometimes combined with navigated fusion - Stenosis (narrow spinal canal)
– Procedure: Laminectomy with or without fusion - Degenerative disc disease
– Procedure: Anterior or posterior lumbar fusion; disc replacement (in selected cases) - Coccydynia (tailbone pain)
– Procedure: Coccygectomy (coccyx removal)
Spinal trauma or fracture
- Stable fractures: Managed with bracing
- Unstable fractures: Navigated spinal fusion
Spinal infection
- Procedure: Laminectomy with or without fusion, depending on the severity and location
Navigation-assisted spine surgery Perth
Why use navigation in spine surgery?
Navigation-assisted spinal surgery uses real-time imaging and computer technology to guide the procedure. It makes a huge difference in precision and safety, especially when working near delicate nerves and spinal structures.
Here’s what makes it so valuable:
- Greater accuracy: Helps place screws and implants with better precision
- Lower radiation exposure: Safer for both you and the surgical team
- Smaller incisions: Allows for minimally invasive techniques with quicker recovery
Dr Abhijeet Ghoshal | Spine surgeon Perth
Why Dr Abhijeet Ghoshal became an orthopaedic surgeon
Dr Ghoshal knew early in his medical training that surgery was his calling. What stood out most was how quickly surgical care could reduce pain and restore movement. During his final year of medical school, assisting with a knee replacement showed him the precision and immediate impact surgical care can have. That experience confirmed his decision to pursue orthopaedics. It offered the perfect combination of hands-on technique, problem-solving, and visible outcomes.
His early exposure to a neurological condition, after his mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, sparked a lasting interest in spinal health. Over time, that interest evolved into a passion for spinal surgery, particularly the innovative side of the field: navigation-assisted techniques, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive methods.
Why choose Dr Ghoshal as your spine surgeon
Dr Ghoshal is an orthopaedic spine surgeon with local and international training, currently serving as Head of Spinal Surgery at Joondalup Health Campus. He treats a full range of spinal conditions and is known for his honest, thorough, and practical approach.
