Dr Michael Biggs is a neurosurgeon based in St Leonards, NSW. You can find his practice at Consulting Suite, Ground Floor, 3 Westbourne Street, North Shore Private Hospital, St Leonards NSW 2065. He focuses on problems that affect the brain, nerves, and spine, especially when symptoms are linked to pressure, irritation, or ongoing pain.
In many cases, people see Dr Biggs for headache concerns. Headaches can be caused by lots of different things, and it helps to get a proper check-up to work out what’s going on and what can be done next. He also looks after patients with back pain. Back pain is common, but when it keeps returning or starts affecting day-to-day life, it’s worth getting assessed.
Nerve pain is another big part of his work. This can feel like burning, tingling, shooting pain, or numbness. At times, these symptoms can point to irritation along the spine. Dr Biggs also manages spinal stenosis, which is when the spaces in the spine narrow and can put pressure on nerves. People often come in when they notice pain or pins-and-needles sensations, especially when they walk or stand for a while.
Over time, treatment can involve careful planning and the right balance of options. That might mean reviewing scan results, talking through symptoms, and working out whether non-surgical steps are worth trying, or whether a surgical opinion is needed. The aim is to get the facts clear and help patients make decisions that suit their situation.
Dr Biggs has experience caring for patients with nerve-related and spine-related conditions. He also has specialist training to practise safely as a neurosurgeon, and he uses that knowledge to guide his assessment and management.
If you’re unsure whether your symptoms fit under a headache or spine nerve issue, an appointment can still be useful. Dr Biggs can help organise the picture, explain what the likely causes are, and talk through next steps in a straightforward way.
For appointments or referrals, you can contact the practice at North Shore Private Hospital in St Leonards. If you have recent imaging or medical reports, bringing them along can help speed things up at the start.