Mark A. Corbett

Pediatric Neurologist

Male📍 Adelaide

About of Mark A. Corbett

Mark A. Corbett is a Pediatric Neurologist based in Adelaide, SA, Australia. He works with children and families who are dealing with brain, nerve, and nervous system issues, especially when they involve movement, development, or seizures.


In many cases, Mark helps kids manage epilepsy. That can include different seizure types, from absence seizures and generalised tonic-clonic seizures to more complex syndromes. He also looks after children with myoclonic epilepsy and myoclonic-atonic (also known as drop) seizures, and conditions such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). At times, families also come in with concerns about genetic or inherited forms of epilepsy, including GEFS+ and other familial patterns.


Mark also cares for children with cerebral palsy and related muscle control problems. This may include spasticity, spastic diplegia, and other types of movement and posture changes that affect how a child moves day to day. Alongside that, he treats a range of movement disorders, including drug-induced dyskinesia, where abnormal movements can happen after certain medicines.


Some referrals are for broader neurological and developmental needs. For example, he supports children who have developmental delay, hypotonia (low muscle tone), or problems that affect growth and head size. He may also see children with autism spectrum disorder, hearing difficulties, and other linked conditions that can sit alongside brain-related diagnoses.


There are also rare and complex genetic conditions that can involve the nervous system. Mark works through the neurological picture in syndromes like Aicardi syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and Borjeson-Forssman-Lehmann syndrome. He also helps families with diagnoses that affect brain structure and function, such as cortical dysplasia, polymicrogyria, porencephaly, and encephalocele.


In the clinic, the goal is usually clear and practical: getting the right diagnosis, explaining what it can mean for the child, and building a plan that fits the child’s needs. Mark supports families across Adelaide and nearby areas, helping them make sense of seizures, movement problems, and other ongoing neurological concerns.


If you’d like to know whether Mark is the right fit for a specific condition, it’s best to check with the practice and discuss the details of the child’s situation.

Services & Conditions Treated

Cerebral PalsyEpilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresMyoclonic EpilepsyBorjeson-Forssman-Lehmann SyndromeBreast Enlargement In MalesDentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDrug Induced DyskinesiaEpilepsyKnobloch SyndromeLafora DiseasePartial Familial EpilepsySpastic Diplegia Infantile TypeTrichothiodystrophy46XX Testicular Disorder of Sex DevelopmentAbsence SeizureAicardi SyndromeAngelman SyndromeAutism Spectrum DisorderCataractCongenital CataractCortical DysplasiaDeafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDelayed GrowthEncephaloceleEpilepsy in ChildrenFamilial PorencephalyFuchs DystrophyGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureGenetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)Hearing LossHypogonadismHypogonadotropic HypogonadismHypotoniaIncreased Head CircumferenceInfant Hearing LossIsolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismLennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1MosaicismMovement DisordersOrofaciodigital Syndrome 1ParaplegiaPolymicrogyriaPorencephalyPrader-Willi SyndromeRetinal DetachmentScoliosisSeizuresSpastic Paraplegia Type 7SpasticityX-Linked Infantile Nystagmus

Publications

1 total

Epigenomic newborn screening for conditions with intellectual disability and autistic features in Australian newborns.

Epigenomics • October 04, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Mark A. Corbett offer?
Dr Mark A. Corbett is a pediatric neurologist in Adelaide who provides services related to epilepsy and movement disorders, including various epilepsy syndromes, cerebral palsy, spasticity and related neurological conditions in children.
What conditions does he commonly treat?
He treats a range of pediatric neurological conditions such as epilepsy (including generalized and focal seizures), specific epilepsy syndromes, movement disorders, cerebral palsy, developmental and genetic disorders affecting the brain and nervous system.
Who can see Dr Corbett?
He sees children and adolescents with neurological concerns, including epilepsy and related disorders, in Adelaide, SA, Australia.
How do I book an appointment?
To book an appointment, please contact the clinic in Adelaide. The exact process isn’t listed here, but the practice will guide you on scheduling and any required referrals.
What should I expect at the first visit?
The first visit will assess your child’s neurological symptoms, medical history and development. The doctor will discuss possible tests, diagnosis options and next steps for management.
What kinds of epilepsy does Dr Corbett treat?
The practice covers several epilepsy types and syndromes in children, including conditions like absence seizures and other genetic or developmental epilepsies as part of comprehensive care.