Alan Coulthard is a Neurologist based in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. He works with people who have problems involving the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This can range from sudden events like stroke and subarachnoid haemorrhage, to long-term conditions that need steady follow-up.
In many cases, Alan helps families and patients when time matters. That includes care around brain aneurysms, stroke, and situations where a thrombectomy may be part of treatment. Neurological symptoms can feel scary and confusing, so the focus is on clear next steps and practical planning.
He also looks after people with ongoing nervous system conditions. This includes multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica, along with optic issues such as optic neuritis. At times, symptoms like weakness, pain, or vision changes can come and go, and a big part of care is tracking patterns over time and adjusting support when needed.
Alan’s work can also include serious motor and movement-related illnesses, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease). For some patients, brain and nerve problems can be linked to growths like astrocytoma, glioma, and gliomatosis cerebri. He helps explain what these diagnoses may mean and what options are usually considered in real-world care.
Neurology isn’t only for adults. Alan also supports children and families with developmental and childhood neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia (infantile type), and alternating hemiplegia of childhood. For babies and very young children, the approach is often about careful monitoring and working out a plan that fits everyday life.
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