Dr Keryn Davidson

Dr. Keryn is a highly trained Neurosurgeon who obtained her FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) after completing her Neurosurgery training in 2017. Having grown up in Queensland, Keryn completed her medical school training at The University of Queensland in 2006, and then went on to complete her residency and internship at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. During her young career, Keryn has developed special interests in treating Brain, Spine and Peripheral nerve conditions, including Brain tumors, Haemorrhages, Congenital malformations, and Spine tumors. She is also especially interested in treating open cerebrovascular conditions such as Brain aneurysms, Arteriovenous malformations, and Blocked arteries in the brain and neck.

Keryn completed a fellowship year in 2018 at The Royal North Shore Hospital where she focused on open cerebrovascular Neurosurgery. She feels proud to have been appointed as the first female Neurosurgeon at the Royal North Shore Hospital in 2019. Besides her clinical work, Keryn enjoys teaching and mentoring students, especially those interested in pursuing a career in Neurosurgery. Keryn is a JMO surgical supervisor for Neurosurgery, an examiner with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and part of the board of examiners for the junior clinical viva exam. Keryn actively advocates for equal opportunities, gender and cultural diversity in surgical training.