Matthias Jaeger MD

Dr. Matthias Jaeger is a dually qualified Neurosurgeon, having trained in both Germany and Australia. He is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Jaeger completed neurosurgical training in Germany in 2007, part of which was with Professor Madjid Samii, one of the most prominent and recognized Neurosurgeons worldwide. He then did further advanced training in Sydney, where he worked as a Specialist from 2010 - 2013. He has been practicing in the Illawarra since 2013.

Dr. Jaeger has a comprehensive neurosurgical practice, covering all aspects of cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions. He aims to provide the highest standard of neurosurgical care in line with the best medical evidence available. He has a specific interest in the management of the cervical and lumbar spinal disease. His specific surgical cranial interests are brain tumor operations (including the base of skull conditions), as well as the management of cerebrovascular disease and hydrocephalus, where he is providing ‘cutting edge’ diagnostic methods. He treats trigeminal neuralgia with microvascular decompression and percutaneous techniques.

Dr. Jaeger has been doing extensive research in the field of Neurosurgery (see publications). He is a conjoint Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales and actively maintains his academic and teaching interests with ongoing projects in the field of cerebral blood flow regulation, neuro-oncology, neuro-epidemiology, and hydrocephalus. He has received research funding from the NHMRC, the University of New South Wales, the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, and the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.