Brain and Spine Surgery
-Specialist Practice in PNG-
Precision, Innovation and Excellence
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
OUR Team
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Dr Benjamin ThomasConsultant Surgeon (Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, General Surgery)
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Mr. Roger John DrumoPractice Manager (General Nursing, Workplace Health & Safety, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
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Mr. Isaac RamsonPhysiotherapy
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Mrs. Ghani GairoPublic Health, Nutrition and Dietetics
APPOINTMENT
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If you wish to make a booking for consultation, please contact us directly on +675 777 50 350 or email your request to contact@pombrainandspine.com.pg
Meet our Team Leader & Neurosurgeon
Dr. Benjamin Thomas, MBBS, MMED, MS
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery: University of Papua New Guinea, 2008
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Masters Degree, General Surgery, Port Moresby General Hospital of the University of Papua New Guinea, 2018
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Masters Degree, Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College of the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, P.R China, 2013
Postgraduate Fellowship:
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Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, P.R China, 2017.
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General Neurosurgery (Brain and Spine), Concord Hospital and Sydney Local Health District, 2024
Professional Memberships
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Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, since 2020
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Member of Medical Society of PNG, since 2010
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Fellow, PNG College of Surgeons
Current Affiliations
1. Specialist Medical Officer (Neurosurgery) and Head of Neurosurgery Unit of the Surgery Department, Port Moresby General Hospital
2. Visiting Medical Officer, Neurosurgery, Pacific International Hospital
3. Founder, Private Practice, Port Moresby Brain and Spine Precision Surgery
4. Honorary Lecturer, General Surgery and Neurosurgery, University of Papua New Guinea
Past and Present Licensure
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PNG Medical Board, Specialist Surgeon, Specialist Registration Number 825, Practitioner Number 005879
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Australian Health Practiioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)
Only one vision: To elevate neurosurgical and spine surgery care in Papua New Guinea to international, world-class standard.
Neurological Services We Offer
We provide advanced, precision-based care for complex brain, spine, and neurological conditions
We perform minimally invasive and open brain surgeries for tumours, cerebrovascular conditions, trauma, stroke, hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders.
Though our office hours are open from 7:00 – 5:00 PM from Mondays to Fridays, we are available 24/7 for urgent neurosurgical interventions including brain and spine trauma, stroke, and spinal cord compressions and urgent neurosurgical conditions
Our expert nutritionist/dieteticians provide personalised nutrition plans to support neurological recovery, post-operative healing, and long-term brain and spine health
We support patients and employers with comprehensive ocupational health services tailored to neurological and spinal conditions. Our offerings include:
1. Assessment and rehabilitation for work-related brain, spine, and nerve injuries
2. Return-to-work planning with functional capacity evaluations and graduated care
3. Motor Vehicle Accident Reports for neurological injuries sustained in traffic accidents
4. Worker’s Compensation Reports tailored to legal and insuer requirements, including objective findings, causation opinions, and treatment plans
5. Independant Medical Examinations (IME) and second opinions for complex or disputed cases
We ensure timely, clear, and professional reporting to support recovery, accountability, and faircompensation
Expert Care in managing herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine diseases, and spine tumours using modern surgical techniques
Post-Surgical and Conservative Management to restore mobility, reduce pain, and strengthen spinal stability through tailored physiotherapy programs
We provide specialsied surgical care for peripheral nerve disorders affecting arms, legs and face. Ourt services include nerve decompression for conditions like carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes, and nerve tumour resection such as schwannomas and neurofibromas. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life through precise microsurgical techniques
We offer secure virtual consultations and follow-up care through our telehealth platform. Our services include remote neurosurgical assessments, as well as access to outsourced neurodiagnostic expertise for second opinions. These include:<br>1. Neuropathology: Expert review of tissue specimens for diagnostics accuracy
2. Precision Diagnostics: Advanced molecular and genetic profiling to guide personalised treatment plans
3. Neuroradiology: Subspecialist interpretation of brain and spine imaging for complex cases