Dr Andrew Miles

Dr. Andrew Miles, FRACS MBBS, is a distinguished neurosurgeon based in Perth, Western Australia. Born in Liverpool, UK, Miles moved to Perth with his family at the age of two, where he was raised and eventually became an Australian citizen. He pursued his education in medicine at the University of WA, graduating in January 1991. Following his graduation, he began working in teaching hospitals in Perth, eventually starting his formal neurosurgical training in January 1995, accredited by the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, and completing it by the end of 1999. His training included a pivotal final year at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne, a facility recognized for its expertise in epilepsy surgery.

In February 2000, Miles was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. He continued to work at the Austin Hospital, enhancing his skills in general neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, and spinal surgery. His quest for knowledge took him to Seattle, USA, to work alongside Dr. George Ojemann at the University of Washington, gaining expertise in awake craniotomies and functional brain mapping. During his time in the US, he also honed his skills in complex spine surgery under the guidance of renowned neurosurgery and orthopaedic trained spinal surgeons.

Returning to Perth in 2002, Miles began his private practice in neurosurgery and spinal surgery. He played a significant role in advancing complex spine surgery in Western Australia, introducing innovative technologies and techniques. His efforts in spinal motion preservation and minimally invasive spine surgery have positioned him as a leader in his field. Notably, he led the introduction of intraoperative CT scan imaging with Airo CT linked to BrainLab Neuronavigation at SJOG (Subiaco) Hospital, a first in Australia and a reference site for Southeast Asia/Australia.

Miles is a member of the Neurosurgery Society of Australasia, AOSpine, and the International Society for Advancement Spine Surgery. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he enjoys photography, travel, ballet, music from the 1980s, and appreciating fine wine and whisky.