Susan Mathers is a Neurologist who works out of 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC 3168. Neurology can be a bit overwhelming at first, especially when symptoms affect movement, speech, or thinking. Susan helps people make sense of what’s going on and focuses on practical care plans that fit real life.
Her work covers a range of long-term and ongoing neurological conditions. This can include motor neuron diseases such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. At times, she also looks after people with movement disorders, including problems with twitching and cramps, chorea, and other conditions that affect how the body moves.
Speech and swallowing issues can be part of these conditions too, so Susan pays attention to things like dysarthria (speech that’s hard to make clear) and dysphagia-related concerns. She also treats drug-related movement problems, such as drug induced dyskinesia, and supports people dealing with changes in speech and voice, including spasmodic dysphonia.
Memory and thinking matters as well. Susan works with patients who have dementia, and she may also care for people with Huntington disease. These conditions don’t just affect the body, they affect day-to-day confidence and routines. Over time, that’s where good support and steady follow-up can make a big difference.
In many cases, her appointments are about sorting out symptoms, checking how things are changing, and planning the next steps. She works with people and families, and she understands that plans need to be clear and manageable. When treatment options are discussed, she aims to explain things in a calm way, without rushing people.
On the learning side, Susan keeps up with current practice through regular professional development. Research is not always the main focus of every visit, but staying across what’s changing helps her guide care when new approaches come up. Clinical trials may be considered in some situations, where they’re relevant and the timing feels right for the person’s health and support needs.
If you’re looking for a neurologist in Clayton, Susan is based locally and ready to help you navigate complex neurological symptoms with a grounded, straightforward approach.
