About Us
Port Moresby Brain and Spine Precision Surgery is Papua New Guinea’s premier neurosurgical and spine practice, dedicated to delivering world-class care in the treatment of complex brain and spinal disorders.
Established in 2025 with a vision to provide precision-based, patient-centered neurosurgical and spine services, our practice bridges the gap between world-class medical standards and local access to life-saving expertise.
OPENING HOURS
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Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
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Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
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SaturdayClosed
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Sunday3:00pm - 5:00pm
Neurological Services We Offer
Only one vision: To elevate neurosurgical and spine surgery care in Papua New Guinea to international, world-class standard.
- Brain Surgery
- Emergency Neurosurgery
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Occupational Health and Medico-legal Report
- Spine Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Physiotherapy - Stroke, Spine & General
- Telehealth
- Other Specialist Services
Meet our Team Leader and Neurosurgeon
We provide advanced, precision-based care for complex brain, spine, and neurological conditions.
Dr. Benjamin Thomas, MBBS, MMED, MS.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery: University of Papua New Guinea, 2008.
- Masters Degree, General Surgery, Port Moresby General Hospital of the University of Papua New Guinea, 2018.
- Masters Degree, Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P.R China, 2013.
Postgraduate Fellowship:
- Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, P.R China, 2017.
- General Neurosurgery (Brain and Spine), Concord Hospital and Sydney Local Health District, 2024.
Professional Memberships:
- Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, since 2020.
- Member of Medical Society of PNG, since 2010.
- Fellow, PNG College of Surgeons.
Current Affiliations:
- Specialist Medical Officer (Neurosurgery) and Head of Neurosurgery Unit of the Surgery Department, Port Moresby General Hospital.
- Visiting Medical Officer, Neurosurgery, Pacific International Hospital.
- Founder, Private Practice, Port Moresby Brain and Spine Precision Surgery.
- Honorary Lecturer, General Surgery and Neurosurgery, University of Papua New Guinea.
Past and Present License:
- PNG Medical Board, Specialist Surgeon, Specialist Registration Number 825, Practitioner Number 005879.
- Australian Health Practioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA).
