David B. Ascher is a neurologist based in Melbourne, working from 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.
Neurology is all about the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. David looks after people who have problems like epilepsy and long-term seizure concerns, along with memory and thinking changes such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. At times, neurological symptoms can also come with mood or behaviour changes, and the aim is to get a clear picture of what is going on.
He also works with people who have nerve-related conditions where nerves may send signals in the wrong way, including things like Lhermitte-Duclos disease. There are cases where symptoms connect to the body as well, not just the nervous system. For example, conditions such as alkaptonuria and ochronosis can affect body systems over time, and some genetic syndromes can have nervous system effects too.
In many cases, the review includes talking through how symptoms started, how they change over time, and what makes them better or worse. That matters because neurological conditions can look different from person to person. Some people have ongoing issues, while others may be dealing with episodes that come and go.
David’s practice also covers people with certain infections and complex health issues where the nervous system might be involved, such as leprosy, malaria, MRSA, and even less common infections like SARS or trichinosis. There are also situations linked to growth and development, including delayed growth and increased head circumference, where careful medical input helps with early planning.
Some referrals may be connected to hormone or tumour-related conditions too, including neuroendocrine tumour, pheochromocytoma, and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Others may involve family-related risks, such as Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, Cowden syndrome, and Bannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba syndrome. Chronic or recurring inflammation can also be part of the picture, including chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis.
About experience and education: specific details aren’t listed here, so it’s best to confirm those directly if you need them for your own situation. Research and clinical trials information also isn’t provided in this profile, but David can still help you understand what options exist as part of your care.
