Chris Tailby

Neurologist

Male📍 Heidelberg

About of Chris Tailby

Chris Tailby is a neurologist based in Heidelberg, VIC. You can find him at Level 6, 10 Martin Street, Heidelberg, VIC 3084. His clinic focuses on helping people manage brain and nervous system problems, especially when seizures are involved.


Neurology can feel scary when it’s new, or even when it’s been around for a while. Chris looks after patients who are dealing with epilepsy and different seizure types. This includes absence seizures, generalised tonic-clonic seizures, and post-traumatic epilepsy after an injury. He also treats concerns like photosensitive epilepsy, where seizures can be triggered by certain visual patterns or lights.


In some cases, seizure symptoms can link in with other changes in brain health. Chris also works with people who have memory loss, and with issues related to cerebral hypoxia, which is when the brain has had reduced oxygen at some point. Symptoms and causes can vary a lot from person to person, so the approach is usually about sorting out what’s happening and what might help most day-to-day.


Over time, seizure care often becomes more than just the initial diagnosis. People may need support with understanding triggers, keeping track of episodes, and thinking through safety at home, school, or work. Chris aims to make that process feel more grounded and manageable, and he helps patients and families ask the questions that matter.


Experience and ongoing work: specific years of experience are not listed here. What is clear is that his service is built around seizure care and long-term brain health support. He focuses on practical steps and steady follow-up, because many conditions like epilepsy are something people live with over time.


Education: education details are not shown on this page. Research and clinical trials: no specific research projects or clinical trial involvement are listed here. If you want to know more about his background, it’s best to check with the clinic directly.


If seizures, memory concerns, or symptoms after a head injury are affecting your life, Chris Tailby is there to help you get clarity and move forward. The goal is simple: better understanding, safer day-to-day living, and care that fits the person, not just the condition.

Services & Conditions Treated

EpilepsyPhotosensitive EpilepsyAbsence SeizureCerebral HypoxiaGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureMemory LossPost-Traumatic EpilepsySeizures

Publications

1 total

Ictal Hyperperfusion Highlights the Right Mesial Parietal Heading Direction System in Roller Coaster Reflex Epilepsy.

Neurology • March 10, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Dr Chris Tailby treat?
Dr Tailby is a neurologist who works with epilepsy and related conditions. This includes epilepsy, photosensitive epilepsy, absence seizures, cerebral hypoxia effects, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, memory loss, post‑traumatic epilepsy, and other seizure types.
Where is Dr Tailby’s clinic located?
Dr Tailby practises at Level 6, 10 Martin Street, Heidelberg, VIC 3084, Australia.
How do I book an appointment?
To arrange a consultation with Dr Tailby, please contact the clinic directly. They can advise on available appointment times and any initial assessments you may need.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring any current medical details you have, including recent imaging or test results, a list of medications you take, and notes on your seizure history or memory concerns. If unsure, ask the clinic what to bring when you book.
What can I expect during a seizure-related visit?
During a visit, Dr Tailby will review your seizure history, discuss symptoms, and may organise tests or follow‑up plans. The aim is to understand your condition and plan effective management in plain language.
When should I seek urgent help for seizures?
If you have a seizure that lasts longer than five minutes, you have repeated seizures without recovering consciousness, or you are injured during a seizure, seek urgent medical help or call emergency services.