Colin J. Mahoney is a Neurologist based in Camperdown, NSW, working from 94 Mallett Street. Neurology can be tough to deal with, especially when symptoms affect speech, movement, memory, or day to day function. Colin’s role is to help people make sense of what’s going on, and to guide care when the cause is neurological.
His clinic focuses on conditions that can change over time. This can include frontotemporal dementia and dementia more broadly, as well as Alzheimer’s disease. For some people, the first changes show up in thinking, behaviour, or getting words out clearly. Other times it’s more about speech and communication, which is where conditions like primary progressive aphasia and developmental dysphasia can come into the picture.
Colin also looks after motor neurone type illnesses and related conditions. This includes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease), and primary lateral sclerosis. You may also hear about spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, or pseudobulbar affect, depending on the symptoms. At times, these conditions can affect muscle control, strength, and swallowing, and they can also bring emotional outbursts that don’t match what someone feels inside.
Movement issues are part of the work as well. Colin’s practice includes spastic paraplegia type 2 and spastic paraplegia type 7, and paraplegia where nerve pathways are involved. Facial paralysis may also be assessed, along with other nervous system problems that can make the face feel weak or uneven.
In some situations, care can include practical support around feeding and swallowing. The clinic can also be involved with gastrostomy care, especially when nutrition and hydration need extra planning. This is often about keeping things safe and steady, not rushing into big changes without a clear reason.
If you’re trying to understand a new diagnosis or work out what’s behind ongoing symptoms, a careful neurological review matters. Colin’s work is centred on helping people and families navigate the uncertainty that can come with progressive neurological conditions, while aiming for clear next steps in day to day management.
