Matthew T. Crockett is a Neurosurgeon based in Nedlands, WA, working from 8 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.
In this kind of work, patients often come in after something urgent has happened, or when symptoms just won’t settle. Matthew looks after people dealing with conditions that affect the brain and blood vessels in the head and neck. That can include stroke, brain aneurysm, and bleeding in the space around the brain, such as subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Some cases are about clots and blood flow. Matthew’s work includes thrombectomy, which is used to help remove a blockage and restore blood flow. At times, this also links in with problems like carotid artery disease and vasoconstriction, where blood vessels narrow or don’t move blood the way they should.
Other patients need help after falls or injuries. Chronic subdural haematoma and subdural haematoma can build up slowly, and symptoms may show up weeks later. There are also situations where bleeding has to be assessed carefully to decide on the best next step for recovery.
Neurosurgery can be wide ranging, and Matthew also treats issues such as tinnitus and diskitis. There are patients with less common vessel problems too, including aberrant subclavian artery, where the blood vessel layout can cause symptoms. For some people, decisions also involve thinking about risk around blood flow and how the body is coping.
Matthew’s focus is on careful assessment and clear planning, especially when time matters. Neurosurgery isn’t one-size-fits-all, and in many cases the right approach depends on the scan results, the patient’s symptoms, and how stable they are at the time of presentation.