Karl L. Ng

Neurologist

Male📍 Camperdown

About of Karl L. Ng

Karl L. Ng is a Neurologist based in Camperdown, NSW, Australia. He works with people who have nervous system problems that can affect how a person moves, feels, or controls their muscles.


In clinic, Karl helps manage a mix of conditions. This can include long-term issues like multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, and some types of muscle weakness and stiffness. At times, people come in with conditions that can be more sudden or scary, such as headache problems, optic neuritis, acute cerebellar ataxia, or movement-related symptoms.


Karl also looks after people dealing with movement disorders. That might mean things like dystonia, cramp-fasciculation problems, or other movement changes that don’t have an easy “one cause” explanation. Some patients also have spasticity or spastic paraplegia, where legs feel tight, stiff, or harder to move normally.


There are also cases where nerves and muscles are affected together. For example, he sees people with myopathies and neuromuscular conditions, including inclusion body myositis, myotonic dystrophy, and some forms of spinal muscular atrophy. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) is another condition he manages.


Karl’s approach is practical. Neurology can be full of different names and pathways, but the focus is usually on what matters day to day: symptoms, triggers, safety, and making a clear plan for follow-up. In many cases, that includes working out what fits best with the pattern of symptoms a person has.


Education, experience details, research, and any clinical trials are not listed here. What is clear is that Karl’s work covers a wide range of neurological conditions, from headaches and migraines to nerve and muscle disorders, plus movement issues.


If you’re in Camperdown or nearby and want a neurologist to help sort out complex symptoms, Karl L. Ng is one option to consider.

Services & Conditions Treated

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisPrimary Lateral SclerosisSpastic Paraplegia Type 7Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaADULT SyndromeAnhidrosisArthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaChromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaChronic Inflammatory Demyelinating PolyneuropathyCongenital ContracturesCramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDeep Vein ThrombosisDRESS SyndromeDrug Induced DyskinesiaFacioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)Focal DystoniaHajdu-Cheney SyndromeHeadacheHereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)HyperhidrosisInclusion Body MyositisMesenteric Venous ThrombosisMigraineMovement DisordersMultiple Sclerosis (MS)MyositisMyotonic DystrophyMyotonic Dystrophy Type 2Optic NeuritisPalatal MyoclonusParamyotonia CongenitaParaplegiaPeripheral NeuropathyRenal OncocytomaSpastic Paraplegia Type 2SpasticitySpinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Spinal Muscular Atrophy with ArthrogryposisTomaculous Neuropathy

Publications

1 total

Muscle excitability testing: Age and sex dependency of normative data.

Clinical neurophysiology practice • February 17, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Karl L. Ng offer as a neurologist?
Dr Karl L. Ng provides assessment and care for a wide range of neurological conditions, including movement disorders, migraines, headaches, neuromuscular diseases, neuropathies, multiple sclerosis, and related disorders. He also treats conditions on the service list such as ALS, MS, myotonic dystrophy, spinal motor atrophy, and various hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathies.
Which conditions can I discuss with Dr Ng?
Patients can discuss conditions across the neurological spectrum listed in his services, such as ALS, spinal muscular atrophy, neuropathies, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, focal dystonia, migraine, and other movement or neurodegenerative disorders.
Where are appointments with Dr Ng available?
Appointments are offered at a clinic in Camperdown, NSW. Please contact the clinic to arrange a visit or discuss availability.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
For your first visit, bring any relevant medical records, scans or test results you have, a list of current medicines, and a brief description of your symptoms and history. If you have questions, note them down to discuss with the doctor.
How can I prepare if I have concerns about a neurological symptom?
Think about when the symptoms started, how they affect daily life, and any triggers or patterns. Having a family history of neurological conditions can also help the doctor understand your situation.
Do you treat both adults and complex neurological conditions?
Dr Ng focuses on adult neurology and treats a wide range of complex neurological conditions, from common issues like headaches and migraines to more specific neuromuscular and movement disorders.