Dr Mathew Davis
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

Compassionate, evidence‑based spine care

Minimally invasive techniques, clear explanations, and a focus on getting you back to what matters.

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About

Dr Mathew Davis is an orthopaedic spine surgeon trained in Queensland with a spine fellowship at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital / National Spinal Injuries Unit in Dublin. He is registered in Australia and Ireland and has a keen interest in research and education.

Interests
Degenerative spine, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, deformity, trauma.
Approach
Clear communication, shared decision‑making, balanced operative/non-operative treatments

Areas of Interest

  • Robotic and navigated surgery
  • Spinal trauma and tumours
  • Degenerative spine disease
  • Reducing recovery time through minimally invasive surgery

Memberships

  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)

Qualifications

  • MBBS, BSc
  • GradCert Epi (Res)
  • FRACS (Ortho), FAOrthA

Hospitals

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital • Brisbane Private Hospital.

Telehealth Available

Some appointments may be suitable for Telehealth

Conditions & Procedures

Lower back & leg pain

Disc herniation, sciatica, spinal stenosis.

Neck & arm pain

Cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy.

Deformity & trauma

Scoliosis, fractures, and complex reconstructions.

Minimally invasive surgery

Smaller incisions and faster recovery where appropriate.

Second opinions

Independent review of imaging and options.

Non‑operative pathways

Guided physio, injections, and pain management plans.

Locations

Map

Bowen Hills Rooms

Bowen Hills Medical Specialist Centre, Suite 1, 16 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006

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Phone
07 3833 2500 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–4:30pm)
Email
Access
Free on‑site parking at Bowen Hills. Other clinics offer paid parking and are close to public transport.
UberAssist
Available for additional assistance with folding mobility aids (no ramps/lifts).

Publications & Presentations

  • Defining the optimal local anaesthetic infusion regimen for erector spinae plane block catheters — Comment on Br J Anaesth 2024;133:730–3. Ni Eochagain A, Ramly MS, Mathew Davis, Moorthy A. Br J Anaesth. 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.10.024.
  • Cadaveric study: Programmed intermittent bolus vs continuous infusion in the Erector Spinae Plane. Ni Eochagain A, Ramly MS, Mathew Davis, et al. British Journal of Anaesthesia. Submitted 23/09/2024.
  • Implant‑associated Infection After Pediatric Spine Deformity Surgery. Wei J, Brown C, Moore T, Graham N, Mathew Davis, Gatehouse S, Nourse C. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2024;43(4):333‑338.
  • Pseudo‑aneurysm: A Rare Complication of Ankle Arthroscopy. Mathew Davis, Brooks D, Bryceson W. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(1):42.
  • Spine Week Melbourne (Apr 2023): Surgical Site Infection in Paediatric Spine Deformity Surgery — review of 933 procedures.
  • Brisbane Advanced Spine Forum (Mar 2021): Intra‑operative Radiation Exposure in Paediatric Spine Surgery.
  • AOA QLD ASM (Nov 2020): Estimating Bone Defect Size Using the Fluid Volume Technique.
  • APOS 2013: Paediatric Motorcycle Trauma in Australia.
  • AOA ASM 2013: Outcomes of displaced intra‑articular calcaneal fractures in a regional centre.

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