Dr Adrian Nowitzke

Dr Adrian Nowitzke is a senior neurosurgeon who practices in Spine Surgery at Brisbane Private Hospital. He has had a diverse career in healthcare which enables him to practice in a uniquely wholistic and compassionate manner.

Dr Nowitzke spent most of his childhood years in Bundaberg and he retains a country persona of honesty and straight speaking. During his medical school years he undertook an additional research degree in spine anatomy. His neurosurgery training was through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and his post-fellowship training in spine was through the AO Foundation and Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, England.

Outside of medicine, he is a grandad, keen sports person and philanthropist being a strong supporter of MS Qld through the Brissie to the Bay Ride.

He is an innovator and leader having pioneered stereotactic-guidance in spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery and electrical stimulation of the multifidus muscle for mechanical low back pain. He has a niche practice supporting Pain Specialists in advanced surgical techniques for the management of neuropathic pain. As a leader, he has introduced new technology and techniques with care, common sense and good governance. He has authored papers, teaching programs and speaks internationally in this field.

He has executive management qualifications and was the CEO of the Gold Coast Health Service District for Queensland Health, the Project Owner for the building of Gold Coast University Hospital and was a member of the governing Council of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He has an honorary doctorate from Griffith University for services to healthcare on the Gold Coast.