Charles B. Malpas is a Neurologist based in Melbourne, working from Level 6, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia.
Neurology can feel confusing and scary, especially when symptoms change over time. Charles looks after people with a wide range of brain and nerve conditions. This can include illnesses like multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica, where the body’s immune system affects the nervous system. He also supports patients dealing with seizures and epilepsy, from absence seizures to generalised tonic-clonic seizures, and conditions that affect memory, thinking, and behaviour such as Alzheimer’s disease and different types of dementia.
At times, neurological problems show up as movement issues too. Charles has experience caring for people with movement disorders, optic neuritis, and problems related to how the eyes move. Some patients also come in with symptoms like headaches or numbness and weakness, or with more complex issues where the diagnosis needs careful thinking.
He works with people of different ages and backgrounds. In many cases, that means helping families understand what might be going on, what treatment options could help, and what to expect as the condition evolves. For some, the focus is on managing relapsing symptoms. For others, it’s about planning day-to-day care when the condition is more long-term.
Charles also sees patients where mental health and neuro symptoms overlap, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. At times, he supports people with conversion disorder as well, alongside other neurological and psychiatric concerns, where a clear and steady plan is important.
His care can include conditions like brain tumours, encephalitis, transverse myelitis, and progressive conditions such as progressive supranuclear palsy. He may also be involved in deeper care pathways for complex cases, including options like deep brain stimulation when it is considered appropriate.
When it comes to experience, Charles takes a calm, practical approach in clinic. Over time, that means being thorough without making things complicated, and checking details carefully, even when the story is messy or hard to explain.
There’s also a learning side to his work, with ongoing education and keeping up with new information where it matters. If research, studies, or clinical trials are relevant for a patient’s situation, he discusses what that could mean and how it fits into their overall plan.
For anyone looking for a neurologist in Melbourne, Charles B. Malpas offers focused support for both common and complex neurological concerns.
