Melissa J. Farnham is a Neurologist based in Sydney, NSW. You can find the practice at 7 Eliza Street, Sydney, NSW 2042, Australia. Her work mainly centres on brain and nerve health, with a big focus on both seizures and sleep-related problems.
Many people who see a neurologist are dealing with ongoing symptoms that can be hard to explain. In Melissa’s clinic, care is for conditions like seizures, including absence seizures and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. She also looks after people where there’s concern about cerebral hypoxia, which is when the brain has had a low oxygen supply at some point.
Sleep matters a lot for the brain, so sleep breathing issues are also part of the picture. Melissa works with patients who have obstructive sleep apnoea and central sleep apnoea. At times, symptoms like poor sleep, tiredness in the day, headaches, or waking up feeling unwell can end up linked back to these kinds of problems. Getting the right diagnosis can help families make sense of what’s been going on.
There are also blood pressure concerns that sometimes come up in neurological care. Melissa provides assessment and support for hypertension and low blood pressure. The exact plan depends on the person and what else is happening in their health, but the goal is usually to help reduce risks and make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
In addition, Melissa is involved in care where a vagotomy is relevant. This can come up in different situations, and it’s usually part of a wider picture, not a one-off issue. Neurology can overlap with other parts of the body, so it helps when the approach is practical and not too complicated.
Appointments are about getting clear answers and setting the next steps. For many patients, that means discussing symptoms, understanding triggers or patterns, and making sure the care plan fits in with everyday routines. Over time, small changes can make a real difference, especially when it comes to seizures and sleep.
Melissa looks after people in Sydney who need steady, grounded neurologic care for conditions that affect both the brain and sleep. If you’re not sure where to start, it’s still okay to come in and talk it through.
