David Plummer is a neurologist based in Townsville, QLD. His practice is located at Angus Smith Drive, Townsville, QLD 4814, Australia. He works with people who have problems with the nervous system, especially where nerves affect pain, movement, or muscle control.
Neurology can cover a wide range of issues, and in many cases it comes down to how the nerves are coping. David looks after patients with ongoing nerve pain and conditions that can make everyday tasks harder. This might include pain that travels down the leg, or sharp, burning, or shooting pain that comes from irritation of a nerve.
His clinic also sees people with sciatica. That’s the common back and leg pain that often feels like it starts in the lower back and moves through the buttock into the leg. At times, it can make sitting, walking, or sleeping uncomfortable. David helps patients understand what’s going on and supports a practical plan for symptom control.
David also works with children and adults living with cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia infantile type. These conditions can affect muscle tone, walking, and coordination. Over time, the right neurologic support can make a real difference for comfort and function, even when progress is gradual.
Other nerve-related problems he commonly manages include neuralgia, where pain can come from irritated or damaged nerves. He also treats mononeuritis multiplex, which involves issues with more than one nerve and can cause weakness, numbness, or changes in feeling in different areas of the body.
Because every person’s story is different, the focus is on getting a clear picture of the problem first, then working out what care looks like day to day. That might mean looking closely at symptoms, checking how nerves are functioning, and making sure treatment fits the person’s needs.
For anyone in North Queensland looking for a neurologist, David Plummer offers care for nerve pain and movement-related conditions. His work is grounded in the real-world side of neurology—helping people manage symptoms and live as normally as possible, while keeping things clear and understandable.