Paul J. Lockhart

Neurologist

Male📍 Parkville

About of Paul J. Lockhart

Paul J. Lockhart is a neurologist based in Parkville, VIC. His practice is at 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia.


Neurology can cover a wide range of problems, from seizures and movement issues to changes in brain development. Paul works with people who need help with conditions that affect how the brain and nervous system work day to day. This can include epilepsy, different types of seizures, and developmental or structural brain differences that may start in childhood.


He also looks after patients with movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and drug induced dyskinesia. At times, he may help with problems like tremor, stiffness, spasticity, and other movement or coordination concerns, including ataxias and balance related issues.


Some patients come in with nerve and muscle related symptoms too, including peripheral neuropathy. There are also times when people are managing both neurological symptoms and related health conditions, for example cardiomyopathy in the context of broader syndromes.


In many cases, care involves listening closely to the story of symptoms, then working out the next steps for assessment and treatment. Paul focuses on practical plans that fit around how families and individuals live, not just the diagnosis name.


Experience is built through regular clinic work with complex neurological cases. Education details aren’t listed here, but Paul has the training required to practise as a neurologist in Australia.


Neurology keeps moving forward, and staying current matters. Paul keeps up with new research and treatment approaches where they may be helpful, especially when it comes to care for people with seizures and longer-term neurological conditions.


If you’re looking into clinical trials or research studies, specific trial details for this practice aren’t provided here. It can still be worth asking directly, as eligibility and options vary a lot from person to person.


Overall, Paul’s approach is calm and down to earth. He helps patients and families make sense of next steps, whether the issue is ongoing, new, or something that has been present since early life.

Services & Conditions Treated

Corpus Callosum AgenesisCortical DysplasiaDrug Induced DyskinesiaFriedreich AtaxiaPontocerebellar HypoplasiaSpinocerebellar AtaxiaAcute Cerebellar AtaxiaAdenosine Monophosphate Deaminase DeficiencyCoffin-Siris SyndromeCongenital Mirror Movement DisorderDysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)EpilepsyFocal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal MigrationHereditary AtaxiaLissencephalyLissencephaly 1MicrognathiaMiller SyndromeMiller-Dieker SyndromeMosaicismMultiple Synostoses Syndrome 1Myoclonic EpilepsyOlivopontocerebellar AtrophyPartial Familial EpilepsyPolymicrogyriaSubcortical Band HeterotopiaTuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis ComplexWinchester SyndromeAbsence SeizureAchalasia Microcephaly SyndromeAcute Intermittent PorphyriaAgyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaAlternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodArachnoid CystsAutism Spectrum DisorderBilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaCACH SyndromeCardiomyopathyCerebellar HypoplasiaCongenital CytomegalovirusCongenital Fiber-Type DisproportionCytomegalovirus InfectionDeafness Craniofacial SyndromeDysarthriaEpilepsy in ChildrenFamilial Dilated CardiomyopathyFamilial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyGangliogliomaGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureHearing LossHemimegalencephalyHemiplegiaHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Hypothalamic HamartomasIncreased Head CircumferenceInfant Hearing LossLissencephaly 2MicrocephalyMovement DisordersNeurofibromatosisNeurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveParaplegiaParkinson's DiseasePeripheral NeuropathyPeriventricular HeterotopiaPorphyriaProtein DeficiencyRasmussen EncephalitisSeizuresSpasticitySpinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5Spinocerebellar Degeneration and Corneal DystrophyStriatonigral Degeneration InfantileSturge-Weber SyndromeTubular Aggregate MyopathyX-Linked Myotubular Myopathy

Publications

1 total

Author Correction: A CCG expansion in ABCD3 causes oculopharyngodistal myopathy in individuals of European ancestry.

Nature communications • October 17, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Paul J. Lockhart provide?
Dr Lockhart, a neurologist, offers assessment and management for a range of brain and nerve conditions. His listed services include epilepsy, various ataxias (like Friedreich ataxia and spinocerebellar ataxias), cortical and neuronal migration disorders, tuberous sclerosis and related syndromes, neurofibromatosis, movement disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.
Which conditions can be discussed with Dr Lockhart at the Parkville clinic?
You can discuss conditions such as epilepsy, focal or multifocal malformations in neuronal migration, hereditary ataxias, cerebral and developmental brain disorders, movement disorders, tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis, and related neurological issues listed in his service offer.
How do I book an appointment with Dr Lockhart?
To book an appointment, contact the clinic at the Parkville address: 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia. The reception can provide available times and help with any referral requirements.
Where is Dr Lockhart’s practice located?
The practice is located at 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.
What topics should I prepare for my visit with a neurologist like Dr Lockhart?
Bring details about your symptoms, any prior tests or imaging, current medications, and a family history relevant to neurological conditions. This helps with a thorough assessment of conditions such as epilepsy, ataxia, and other disorders listed in his services.
Does Dr Lockhart treat both adults and children?
The listing includes a broad range of neurological conditions; for specifics about age groups and suitability, please contact the clinic to confirm. They can advise on whether assessments for children or adults are appropriate.