Dr Farhaan Altaf

Clinical Practice

Dr. Farhaan Altaf is a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon whose clinical practice is exclusively focused on spinal surgery. He provides comprehensive care at Royal Perth Hospital and offers private consultations at Hollywood Private Hospital. A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr. Altaf is dedicated to creating individualized treatment plans that prioritize patient needs and quality care. His treatment spectrum includes physiotherapy, pain management, injection therapies, and advanced surgical procedures like minimally invasive and computer-assisted 3D navigation surgery.

 

Special Interests

Dr. Altaf’s primary interests lie in the surgical management of spinal conditions. He specializes in cervical spine surgery for radiculopathy and myelopathy, lumbar spine surgery for spinal stenosis and sciatica, and surgeries for spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity, and trauma. His approach incorporates the latest technologies, including minimally invasive techniques and computer-assisted 3D navigation, particularly excelling in complex revision surgeries for degenerative spinal pathologies.

 

Background & Training

Dr. Altaf’s medical education commenced at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital Medical School, graduating in 2002 with honors. His orthopaedic training in London emphasized spinal surgery, leading to his role as a Consultant Spinal Surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, UK. Dr. Altaf’s commitment to education and research is evident in his international lectures and numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributing significantly to the field of spinal health.

 

Enquiries & Appointments

Hollywood Consulting Centre, Suite 312. 91 Monash Avenue, Nedlands WA 6009 | Suites 6&7, 1 Clayton Street, Midland | Tel (08) 6244 6256 | Fax (08) 6230 5213  | Email admin@drfaltaf.com.au | Healthlink: drfaltaf