Dr Michael Ginevra is a consultant neurologist and epileptologist with subspecialty expertise in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy across the lifespan. He works as a consultant Neurologist in the First Seizure clinic at the Northern Hospital in Epping with an honorary position in the Epilepsy Unit at the Austin Hospital.  

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Dr Ginevra completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 2017 and trained across multiple centres including Northern Health, Austin Health, and Barwon Health. He completed a 2-year fellowship at the Bladin-Berkovic Comprehensive Epilepsy programme at Austin Health. He is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Melbourne investigating neuromodulation in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, one of the most severe and treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy. His research spans EEG and imaging biomarkers as well as novel non-invasive neuromodulatory approaches. He holds Level 2 ANZAN certification and has completed the ANZAN EEG examination.

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Dr Ginevra consults at The Neuro Group on a monthly basis, offering in-person and Telehealth appointments. He sees a variety of neurological conditions. His special interests include:

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• Epilepsy diagnosis and management, including new-onset seizures and medication optimisation

• Complex epilepsies, including Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and treatment-resistant focal epilepsies, with consideration of advanced therapies including neuromodulation and surgery

• Headache disorders and treatment, including occipital nerve blocks and Botulinum toxin therapy

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Dr Ginevra does not see patients for the purposes of worker's compensation, medico-legal reports or TAC related claims.