Adam J. Wells

Neurosurgeon

Male📍 Adelaide

About of Adam J. Wells

Adam J. Wells is a Neurosurgeon based at Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia.


In day to day practice, he looks after people who have serious issues affecting the brain and nerves. That can include conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, and bleeding in and around the brain, such as subdural hematoma and chronic subdural hematoma. He also treats problems related to blood clots and increased pressure inside the skull, which can become urgent fast.


Some cases may involve surgery such as a craniectomy, and other treatment pathways depending on what scans show. At times, the symptoms can include facial paralysis or trouble speaking (dysarthria). He also manages longer lasting brain conditions where careful planning is important, including hydrocephalus and certain tumour related issues like hemangioblastoma.


For patients, it helps to know that these problems are often about more than one symptom. For example, increased intracranial pressure can come with headache, confusion, or other changes that need quick assessment. In many cases, teams work together to manage both the brain issue and the person’s overall safety, especially if there are risks linked to clotting, like haemophilia A.


When it comes to experience and training, the details aren’t listed in the information provided here. The key point is that he is working in neurosurgery, and his service covers both emergency and planned brain care options.


There’s also no specific research history or clinical trial involvement listed here. Publication details and clinical trial information aren’t shown, so it’s best to check directly with the clinic if you want to know what studies (if any) are relevant to a particular situation.


If you’re seeking help for a brain injury, stroke-related changes, bleeding, or raised pressure in the skull, Adam J. Wells is set up to provide neurosurgical care for these types of conditions in the Adelaide area.

Services & Conditions Treated

CraniectomyBlood ClotsChronic Subdural HematomaDysarthriaFacial ParalysisHemangioblastomaHemophilia AHydrocephalusIncreased Intracranial PressureStrokeSubdural HematomaTraumatic Brain Injury

Publications

1 total

50 Years of the Glasgow Coma Scale: A historical perspective.

Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia • September 11, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Adam J. Wells offer?
Dr Adam J. Wells provides neurosurgical care including procedures and management for conditions such as craniectomy, handling blood clots, chronic subdural hematoma, subdural hematoma, hydrocephalus, increased intracranial pressure, stroke, traumatic brain injury, facial paralysis and dysarthria, as well as tumours like hemangioblastoma.
Which conditions does he treat?
He treats conditions affecting the brain and its support systems, such as chronic and acute subdural hematomas, hydrocephalus, increased intracranial pressure, stroke, traumatic brain injury, facial paralysis and dysarthria, and issues related to blood clots and brain tumours.
Where is Dr Wells' practice located?
The clinic is at Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia.
How do I arrange an appointment with Dr Wells?
To book an appointment, contact the clinic to check availability and discuss the referral or consultation process.
What should I know before seeing Dr Wells?
Bring any relevant medical records or imaging you have, and be ready to discuss your symptoms, medical history and any previous treatments related to brain or nervous system conditions.

Contact Information

Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia

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