A/Prof Charles Brooker

Meet Dr. Charles Brooker, an experienced pain medicine specialist and Clinical Associate Professor at the esteemed Northern Clinical School of the University of Sydney. With appointments at North Shore Private Hospital and Royal North Shore Hospital, Dr. Brooker is a prominent figure in the field of pain management.

His work centers around identifying effective interventions for patients experiencing pain and integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and multidisciplinary care for the best outcomes. Dr. Brooker is passionate about educating young medical professionals in these practices, serving on the examination committee of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, and actively engaging with the International Association for the Study of Pain, the Australian Pain Society, and the Neuromodulation society. He stays abreast of the latest developments in the field to offer his patients the best outcomes possible.

In his extensive career, Dr. Brooker has developed innovative techniques for managing both chronic pain and cancer pain. He currently serves as an investigator in several spinal stimulation trials and has implanted the first Saluda “Evoke” spinal cord stimulator in a patient, earning him worldwide recognition for his contributions to the field.

Dr. Brooker is a compassionate and dedicated medical professional who strives to alleviate suffering and improve the quality of life for his patients. His contributions to the field of pain medicine continue to make a significant impact, and his work is highly respected by colleagues and educators alike.