Andrew Hannaford is a neurologist based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. He works with adults who have ongoing or sudden problems with how the nervous system is working. Neurology can be confusing and stressful, and symptoms can show up in different ways for different people. Andrew’s approach stays practical and grounded, with clear explanations and a focus on what matters most for day to day life.
In many cases, he helps patients manage conditions that affect nerves and movement. This can include motor neurone related conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease) and primary lateral sclerosis. He also looks after people with spasticity-related issues, including spastic paraplegia type 7.
Andrew also supports people with nerve and muscle overactivity or irritation. Some examples include cramp-fasciculation syndrome and drug induced dyskinesia. At times, these problems can be linked to medicines or long term nerve changes, so getting the timing and triggers right can make a big difference.
For others, the issue is more about balance, coordination, or nerve inflammation. Andrew helps with acute cerebellar ataxia, which can affect balance and movement, and with conditions in the peripheral nerves such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and chronic polyradiculoneuritis. He can also assess mononeuritis multiplex, where nerve symptoms may show up in more than one area.
Neurological symptoms can be hard to sort out. Andrew’s role is to take the symptoms seriously, ask the right questions, and help guide next steps. Depending on the situation, care may involve reviewing existing treatments, checking for patterns in symptoms, and making sure management plans are realistic and steady.
Andrew’s service is based in Sydney, and he’s part of the local medical community there. Details about his education, work history, and any research or clinical trial involvement aren’t listed in the information available here. Still, the main focus is the same: helping patients understand what’s going on and supporting them through the ups and downs that can come with long-term neurological conditions.
