Simone A. Mandelstam is a neurologist based in Melbourne, working from 245 Burgundy St, Melbourne, VIC 3084, Australia.
Neurology can feel like a lot, especially when symptoms affect how the brain and nervous system work day to day. Simone looks after people who are dealing with seizure conditions, and also supports families managing long-term neurological diagnoses. At times, that can mean working through new or changing symptoms, and helping patients make sense of what is happening.
Common reasons people see a neurologist include epilepsy and different seizure types. Simone also treats children with epilepsy, as well as more general concerns that can show up through seizures or abnormal brain development. Some patients have conditions linked to how the brain forms and develops, such as problems involving the cerebral cortex or the way the brain’s wiring connects, including issues like corpus callosum agenesis.
There are also a range of neurological and developmental syndromes that can come with seizures or other brain-related symptoms. Simone may be involved in the care of people with conditions such as cortical dysplasia, neuronal migration malformations, and conditions like agyria, pachygyria, and polymicrogyria. In some cases, people also present with brain swelling or episodes that need careful checks, including idiopathic oedema.
Seizures are not always the same for everyone. In many cases, treatment plans need to fit the person and their routine, especially for children. Simone’s work includes supporting people with absence seizures and focusing on the details that matter when seizure control, development, and daily life are all part of the picture.
While epilepsy and brain development are a big part of the work, neurology care can also connect with wider health issues. For example, some syndromes that affect the body alongside the brain may be part of the overall care picture, such as Maffucci syndrome, Aicardi syndrome, Batten disease, and Acanthosis nigricans. Even when the condition is complex, the goal is still the same: clear, steady care and a plan that makes sense.
Simone also works with patients who have brain and nerve conditions that may be lifelong. That means ongoing follow-up can be important, particularly when symptoms change over time. Clinical trials are not listed here, but the care approach stays focused on practical support and getting the right answers for each patient.
