Dr. Joanna Lee is an Australian-trained and qualified Neurosurgeon; practicing at the Mater Hospital (North Sydney) and additional appointments at Nepean and Liverpool Hospital. She has experience in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.

Her areas of expertise include degenerative spine conditions (herniated discs, stenosis), brain tumors (malignant and benign), neurotrauma and emergency Neurosurgery.

She completed Biomedical Science studies at Monash University and her medical degree at the University of Melbourne, followed by Neurosurgical training in Sydney. Dr Lee was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in Neurosurgery in 2014.

Dr Lee believes in a patient centered approach involving clear communication, meticulous planning and personalized treatments. She is committed to offering the least invasive and most effective solutions to improve the patients’ qualify of life.

Services provided

- surgical and non surgical management of brain and spine conditions

- second opinion consultations

- post operative rehabilitation guidance and referral

Dr Lee is a current fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), a member of the Neurosurgical Association of Australia (NSA)

Committed to excellence in an increasingly complex and rapidly advancing specialty, Dr Lee is deeply engaged in medical education. She serves as a clinical examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and sits on its Clinical Examination Committee, contributing to the assessment and development of future surgeons. As Supervisor of Training at Nepean Hospital of Neurosurgery Department, she mentors surgical registrars, junior doctors, and medical students, providing respected guidance and fostering the next generation of clinicians.

Dr. Lee attends numerous local and international medical conferences and workshops to ensure the extension of her skills and knowledge while gaining insight into developments in cranial and spinal surgery. Meticulous and thorough, Dr. Joanna Lee performs monthly audits to ensure the highest standard of care for public and private patients.

After Dr. Joanna Lee leaves the office and operating room, she also enjoys strength training, browsing through weekend markets, and most of all spending time with her husband and son.