Experienced senior registrar in rehabilitation medicine with a strong international background and active practice in Australia. Expertise includes stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and complex rehabilitation, with a commitment to culturally safe and goal-directed care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Registrar – Rehabilitation Medicine
Royal Darwin Hospital & Palmerston Regional Hospital
, Northern Territory
03.2025 - Current
Lead inpatient rehabilitation services across stroke, TBI, SCI, and complex medical rehabilitation
Conducted multidisciplinary ward rounds, family meetings, and discharge planning to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Delivered outpatient services for SCI clinic, prosthetics/orthotics, and neurorehabilitation follow-up to optimize patient recovery.
Perform spasticity management including botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen pump monitoring
Provide culturally safe care in collaboration with Aboriginal Liaison Officers
Deliver structured teaching sessions for junior doctors and allied health staff
Contribute to service development, audits, and research initiatives
Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining workflow and improving patient throughput.
Remote and Outreach Clinical Experience
Provided rehabilitation input to patients in remote and regional settings including Katherine and Gove District Hospital
Delivered care in resource-limited environments, requiring high-level clinical decision-making and prioritisation
Managed complex discharge planning where access to services, equipment, and follow-up care is limited
Worked closely with Aboriginal Health Workers and Liaison Officers to deliver culturally appropriate care
Adapted rehabilitation goals to geographical, social, and environmental constraints
Supported continuity of care across metro–remote interfaces, including telehealth and outreach coordination
Specialist – Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Reha Nova Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Cologne, Germany
04.2023 - 03.2025
Managed complex neurological rehabilitation for patients with stroke, TBI, SCI, MS to enhance recovery pathways
Led multidisciplinary planning and goal setting to align rehabilitation efforts with patient needs
Prescribed therapies and assistive technologies to optimise functional outcomes
Delivered education to patients and families to support long-term rehabilitation engagement
Registrar – Neurosurgery
Reha Nova Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Cologne, Germany
02.2022 - 03.2023
Facilitated diagnosis and management of neurological conditions to enhance treatment outcomes
Conducted neurological assessments and interpreted imaging (MRI/CT) for accurate patient evaluations
Supported ongoing patient management and follow-up to ensure continuity of care
Registrar – Rehabilitation Medicine
Reha Nova Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Cologne, Germany
02.2019 - 01.2022
Created and implemented tailored rehabilitation programs to address specific patient needs and goals
Provided comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with neurological conditions, enhancing their recovery journey
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate optimal functional recovery for patients
Registrar – Neurology
Reha Nova Neurological Rehabilitation Clinic
Cologne, Germany
10.2017 - 01.2019
Performed comprehensive neurological assessments to inform patient care strategies
Created rehabilitation-focused management plans tailored to individual patient needs
Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through collaborative care
Resident Medical Officer
Ace Medicare Clinics
Ogun State, Nigeria
01.2012 - 04.2017
Provided acute care and managed chronic diseases in a clinical setting
Interpreted diagnostic results to inform patient management plans
Conducted patient examinations and documented medical histories.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient treatment plans.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
Education
Specialist in Rehabilitation Medicine -
North Rhein State Medical Board
Germany
11.2017 - 04.2023
MBBS -
University of Benin
Nigeria
09.2003 - 11.2012
Skills
Stroke rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury management
Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
Spasticity management
Prosthetics and orthotics prescription
Chronic pain management
Multidisciplinary team leadership
Functional assessment
Goal setting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Certifications
Lower Limb Amputee Management Course
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program, NT Health
Neurorehabilitation Sunshine Coast Anatomy and Ultrasound Spasticity Workshop
Spasticity Management (Level I and II)
Affiliations
Rehabilitation Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand
German Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
German Society for Neurorehabilitation
World Federation for Neurorehabilitation
Research and Academic Engagement
Principal Investigator, Predictive Value of Cognitive FIM Scores for Home Discharge in Stroke Patients Undergoing Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Led a retrospective cohort study evaluating cognitive FIM as a predictor of discharge outcomes
Performed statistical analysis, including logistic regression and ROC curve modeling
Findings support improved discharge planning and resource allocation
Presentation at ASM 2025, Adelaide, and RMSANZ 2026, Darwin
Delivered Grand Round presentation on intracerebral haemorrhage (CAA vs hypertensive vasculopathy), demonstrating advanced neurovascular diagnostic reasoning and literature synthesis
Continuing Professional Development
RACP CPD Program
Lower Limb Amputee Management Course
Neurorehabilitation Sunshine Coast Anatomy and Ultrasound Workshop
Fiber Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Specialised Pain Therapy Training
German Society for PRM Annual Congress
Professional Interests
Stroke outcomes and discharge prediction
Spasticity management and neurorehabilitation
Service efficiency and rehabilitation pathways
Pain medicine and complex rehabilitation
References
Available on request
Current Registration
AHPRA (Limited Registration), 2024 – 2026
Specialist Registration – Germany (Ärztekammer Nordrhein), Current
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, Current
Timeline
Senior Registrar – Rehabilitation Medicine
Royal Darwin Hospital & Palmerston Regional Hospital
Acute Care Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Nurse at Trinity Health HospitalAcute Care Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Nurse at Trinity Health Hospital