Mr Yi Yuen (Ian) Wang

MBBS, FRACS, MD

Neurosurgeon

Mr Yi Yuen (Ian) Wang is a fully qualified Neurosurgeon specialising in Minimally Invasive Techniques for all neurosurgical conditions. He has a special interest in pituitary and spinal disorders and has undertaken an extended overseas Fellowship training in endoscopic pituitary approaches and minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Mr Wang studied medicine at the University of Melbourne, graduating in 1999. He completed a Post Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy whilst working as a surgical resident at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne and entered neurosurgical training in 2004. Training was undertaken at the Alfred Hospital, Monash Medical Centre, the Royal Children’s Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital. Mr Wang completed his neurosurgical training in 2009.

Further specialist training was undertaken with a Minimally Invasive Fellowship under the supervision of Mr Kanna Gnanalingham at Salford Royal Foundation Trust (Manchester, UK). Mr Wang was trained extensively in endoscopic pituitary and anterior skull base surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery through this fellowship. It is these principles that he applies to his neurosurgical practice.

Mr Wang takes an active interest in continued technological developments and research. He has completed a Doctor of Medicine through the University of Melbourne (thesis: Gene expression profiling of the ictal hippocampus) and is well-published in international peer-reviewed neurosurgical journals. He is involved in several research projects in the fields of pituitary adenoma tumorigenesis and spinal navigation. Mr Wang is a Senior Lecturer for the Department of Surgery, St Vincent’s Hospital, and the University of Melbourne.

Special Interests

  • Pituitary (endoscopic) surgery
  • Minimally-invasive spinal surgery
  • Complex spinal surgery
  • Brain tumours

Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • FRACS
  • MD

Consulting Details

Consulting Suite 4, The Bays Hospital, 262 Main Street, Mornington

Phone: 03 9939 7112

Website: www.keyholeneurosurgery.com.au

Email: contact@keyholeneurosurgery.com.au