Dr. Ameya Kamat is a leading Australasian brain and spine surgeon with extensive experience in the surgical and non-surgical management of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. His approach prioritises non-operative treatments and lifestyle modifications as first-line measures, ensuring surgery is only considered when all alternatives have been exhausted.
Dr. Kamat is highly skilled in both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques, utilising cutting-edge technologies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. His expertise extends beyond clinical practice into the medicolegal domain, where he has conducted over 1,000 independent medical examinations (IMEs) and impairment assessments.
As a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr. Kamat provides comprehensive and objective medico-legal opinions for personal injury cases, including workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accident claims, and impairment assessments under the Wrongs Act. He is accredited for assessments under both AMA4 and AMA5 guidelines and is known for his thorough reporting and rapid turnaround times.
Dr. Kamat completed a Complex Spine Fellowship at Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney and has contributed extensively to medical research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and international presentations.
Based in Melbourne and the Northern Territory, Dr. Kamat is a trusted expert in providing independent assessments for complex neurosurgical and spinal cases, delivering clear, well-reasoned medico-legal reports that support fair and evidence-based decision-making.
