His leading receptionist claims he has never treated me. I am fairly angry about this to date. Who else shoved the lumbar puncture down my spine if it wasn’t him. I resent being told by a church group that I have MS - with zero follow up by Dr Silburn. It is not right to tell relatives in the field, who tell church groups, who gossip, and this then leading back to me. It’s been years and he won’t get back to me. This is disgusting.
Posted Date : 13/04/2019
Remember to ask about the really bad side effects of DBS. My father had the DBS operation. Up till this point he adored my mother, his wife of 42 years. Within a year of the operation dad became obsessed with strippers. He lost his whole family over this. We went to Dr Silburn and his team for help. They washed their hands of us, claimed it was nothing to do with them. So as others have stated, Dr Silburn is only there when things are good.
Posted Date : 07/12/2018
Not sure some of these comments refer to the same Professor Peter Silburn that I know. My partner has been seeing Prof Silburn for close to three years suffering from Multiple System Atrophy ( MSA ). Recently had to have a stay in St Andrews Hospital for blood pressure problems that is associated with her disease. Prof Silburn put us in touch with the people in his team to help sort out her issues. 1. Dr Philip Mosley ( Psychiatrist ) who referred us to Dr Tsai. Thank you Dr Mosley 2. Dr Polly Tsai ( Physician ) brilliant in her field and got on top of her medication. Thank you Dr Tsai. 3. Dr Brendan Bell ( Cardiologist ) who sorted out her heart issues. Thank you Dr Bell My partner spent 7 days in hospital and Dr Silburn visited every single day including Saturday and Sunday to check if all was going to plan, now if that's not a caring person then tell me what is. So I would like to thank Dr Silburn and his team, Dr Philip Mosley, Dr Polly Tsai, Dr Brendan Bell and all the staff at the hospital for all your kind help. 5 stars all the way in my book
Posted Date : 26/11/2018
Saw him a couple of times. Seemed helpful at first. Then said he would arrange some tests and he never did despite repeated phone calls.
Posted Date : 20/09/2018
It has been four years since I had my lumbar puncture and I am yet to hear the results personally. I do the odd bit of gossip in the community but am yet to hear from the good doctor. His manager was so rude she hung up on me and denied that I was a patient. She also conceded that she had called my barrister re my instructions for my results - which is not have the brightest thing to have said. Maybe she also could also do with a scan. But hey. It would take years to get the results back. Is this medical negligence much?
Posted Date : 19/09/2018
Anonymous
Professor Peter Silburn is the most understanding Dr. anyone could have. He cares for his patients in an unbelievable manner. My husband has been under Peter for about 11 years now and had Brain Stimulation twice, 4 years apart. He is the only Dr. I have been involved with that also cares about the partner, always checking that you are okay and coping. Australia is so lucky to have him, he should be nominated for Australian of the Year as he has given so many people back their lives.
Anonymous
I met Prof Silburn as a pharmaceutical representative some years ago. He is an outstanding gentleman, caring, compassionate and funny. He is regarded within the Industry as the Australian leader in Parkinsons, and I would imagine one of the World leaders in deep brain stimulation. I agree with the last post about Australian of the Year. If you have PD, this is the man to see without question. Great Doctor, great human being !
Anonymous
I have been a patient of Prof. Silburn’s for 10 1/2 years now and at first I was very impressed with him, but after a few years, I got the impression because he couldn’t do anything for me, he sort of gave up on me. He still prescribes medications for me, but I haven’t seen him for almost 3 years, as I am bedridden and unable to see him in his rooms.
Anonymous
Excellent Dr was very helpfull and supportive to me and my husband
Anonymous
Dr Silburn is the best Neuro Dr there is in the world. He is a world authority on parkinsons disease. As a regrtered nurse with concerns about my future- this man has given me the greatest hope. He is faultless and REALLY cares-he works such long hours and will help whoever he can. THANKYOU Dr. Silburn- All respect for you Sir.