James Peters is a neurologist based at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, NSW. He looks after people who have problems with the brain, spinal nerves and the way the body moves.
In day-to-day care, James often treats movement disorders like essential tremor and drug induced dyskinesia. At times, he also helps with symptoms that come from changes in the cerebellum, including cerebellar atrophy. If someone is dealing with ongoing shakes, odd movements, or trouble with timing and control, that’s the kind of work he manages.
He also sees patients with conditions that affect the nervous system in other ways. This can include epilepsy, including status epilepticus, and longer-running seizure concerns. In many cases, the goal is to get symptoms under control and help people feel more steady in their day-to-day life.
Some referrals are for structural or flow-related issues too. James works with people who have Chiari malformation, including Chiari malformation type 2. These cases can bring headaches, balance problems, or other nervous system symptoms, and they can be complex to sort out.
James is also involved in treatment options such as deep brain stimulation and thalamotomy. These are not “one-size-fits-all” treatments, so he takes time to understand what’s happening, what has worked before, and what the next step might look like.
Another area he supports is transient tic disorder. When tics affect sleep, school, work, or just everyday comfort, it helps to have a plan that’s practical and clear, not confusing or overwhelming.
Over time, his hospital work brings together careful assessments with treatment planning. He works as part of a wider team at St Vincent’s Hospital, which matters when patients need imaging, medication reviews, or movement disorder and epilepsy support.
Details of formal education and research activities aren’t listed here, but he stays up to date with current care approaches and listens to how each person responds. At times, clinical trials may be an option for suitable patients, depending on what’s available and what best fits their situation.
