Dr Gemma Olsson

BSc MBBS FRACS

Neurosurgeon

Senior paediatric and adult neurosurgeon

Dr Gemma Olsson is a senior paediatric and adult neurosurgeon, with a decade’s specialist experience in brain and spine care.

Starting her career at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane after training in Brisbane, Adelaide and the Gold Coast, Gemma commenced work in Sydney to further her paediatric, epilepsy and vascular interests. Having chosen to pursue paediatric work in particular with her current appointment at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead, Gemma also operates and consults at Westmead Public hospital and Westmead Private Hospital.

Gemma believes that great patient care begins with a full understanding of their journey to reach her. She believes in being upfront and honest, empowering her patients with straightforward information delivered with empathy.

She is widely recognised for both her technical and communication skills.

Dr Olsson is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) and a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia (NSA) and The Australian Medical Association (AMA). She is a RACS State Committee member and Clinical Examiner, and an NSA Examinations Committee member.

“when Gemma was in high school, she was voted ‘most likely to become a brain surgeon’. And that’s exactly what she did”

Specialist Areas

Dr Gemma Olsson cares for patients with neurological disorders of the brain and spine and has a particular interest in the management of brain tumours. She works in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary Neuro-Oncology Team at Westmead Public Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital at Westmead.