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Continue ReadingDr Parkinson, who is well known for his pioneering work in spinal cord injury management and spine surgery, was recently asked for comment on the…
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Continue ReadingDr Richard Parkinson is a highly trained neurosurgeon who has performed ground breaking and complex spine surgery on some of Australia's elite sportspeople. In this…
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Continue ReadingSydney's leading Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon, Dr Richard Parkinson interviews with Living Well magazine about the importance of protecting your kids spine and brain health…
Continue ReadingLeading Sydney Spine Surgeon and Specialist Neurosurgeon, Dr Parkinson discusses the introduction of new technologies which take away the human error elements putting the long-term…
Continue ReadingLeading Sydney Spine Surgeon, Dr Parkinson is recognised as a leading expert in sports injuries and is a respected specialist at the forefront of neurosurgical…
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