Simon C. Gandevia is a neurologist based in Falls, Randwick, NSW, Australia. He works with people who have ongoing issues with the brain, nerves, or the way the body moves.
Neurology can touch lots of different parts of life, from day-to-day movement to breathing at night. In many cases, Simon helps patients and families understand what’s going on, and then puts a clear plan in place for care and follow-up.
His work includes conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke, as well as movement disorders. This can include problems with muscle control, stiffness, tremor, or spasticity. He also looks after people with conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease) and primary lateral sclerosis.
Sleep and breathing issues are also a big part of his neurology work. This includes obstructive sleep apnoea, along with concerns related to cerebral hypoxia. At times, these issues can overlap with other symptoms, so care often needs a practical, joined-up approach.
Simon also supports patients dealing with long-term pain and bladder symptoms. For example, he may help with complex regional pain syndrome and neurogenic bladder. Some patients also come with breathing-related conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or gut and bowel issues such as chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
There are also other neurological and nervous system problems he helps with, including hyperventilation, drug induced dyskinesia, and conditions that affect coordination and movement. If symptoms change over time, he can help people review what’s happening and adjust the focus of treatment.
