Paul T. Maruff is a Neurologist based in Melbourne, working from 2/255 Bourke Street, VIC 3000. He looks after people who need help with brain and nervous system issues, from early worries about memory to problems that can happen after a head injury.
In many cases, patients come in because of memory loss, dementia, or trouble with thinking and recall. At times this can be linked with conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or vascular dementia. He also helps with symptoms that overlap with mood and mental health, such as major depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia, especially when these issues affect daily life and wellbeing.
Paul also sees people for long-term sleep and alertness concerns, including idiopathic hypersomnia. He understands that sleep problems can be stressful, and they don’t always have a simple fix. The goal is to sort out what’s going on, rule out common causes, and then work out a practical plan.
Headaches and brain injury are another big part of his work. This includes concussion and traumatic brain injury, as well as ongoing symptoms that can linger after an accident. He focuses on working out likely triggers, checking how symptoms are changing, and helping patients find ways to cope day to day while treatment is put in place.
Some patients also have other health concerns alongside their brain symptoms, such as hearing loss or chronic kidney disease. He takes a whole-of-person view, because other conditions can affect how someone feels and how their body responds to treatment.
Paul’s clinical approach is calm and straightforward. He aims to explain things in plain language, listen to what’s happening at home, and support shared decisions about next steps. Over time, this kind of care helps people feel more steady, even when the situation is complicated.
In terms of training, he has completed the required medical education and specialist neurology training to practise as a neurologist. If research is relevant to a patient’s situation, he will discuss current evidence and what it could mean in real life. Clinical trials aren’t always needed, but if they are a good fit, options can be discussed as part of the care pathway.
