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Best Neurosurgery in Hong Kong

Looking for a Neurosurgery in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 5 districts to find the right doctor for you.

HK$400 – $2000Median consultation fee: $1000

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What Neurosurgery covers

Conditions treated
  • brain tumours
  • slipped disc and spinal canal narrowing in the neck or back
  • head injury and bleeding inside the skull
  • brain aneurysm
  • hydrocephalus
  • trigeminal neuralgia
When to see one instead of a GP
Neurosurgeons cover the brain, spine and nerves where an operation is the question. Much of their spine work arrives from a neurologist, an orthopaedic surgeon or a pain specialist once an MRI is in hand.
Do you need a referral?
No referral needed privately, but bring the MRI or CT images themselves rather than only the report|surgical planning is done off the scan.

Public waiting times for neurosurgery

In the public system, new neurosurgery referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Of 186,075 new bookings over the year, 75% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 99 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
ClusterMedianLongest
Hong Kong East38 weeks86 weeks
Hong Kong West27 weeks83 weeks
Kowloon Central42 weeks99 weeks
Kowloon East48 weeks99 weeks
Kowloon West37 weeks99 weeks
New Territories East38 weeks90 weeks
New Territories West36 weeks62 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for neurosurgery on ok.med is HK$1,000, from 21 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Surgery specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a neurosurgeon treat?
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to surgical conditions of the brain and nervous system. In Hong Kong, neurosurgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include brain tumours, slipped disc and spinal canal narrowing in the neck or back, head injury and bleeding inside the skull, brain aneurysm, hydrocephalus, trigeminal neuralgia.
How much does a neurosurgeon cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fees for neurosurgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $400 to $2000, with a median fee of $1000.
How many neurosurgeons are in Hong Kong?
There are 100 registered neurosurgeons in Hong Kong across 5 districts.
When should you see a neurosurgeon in Hong Kong?
Neurosurgeons cover the brain, spine and nerves where an operation is the question. Much of their spine work arrives from a neurologist, an orthopaedic surgeon or a pain specialist once an MRI is in hand.
Do you need a referral to see a neurosurgeon in Hong Kong?
No referral needed privately, but bring the MRI or CT images themselves rather than only the report|surgical planning is done off the scan.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a neurosurgeon in Hong Kong?
In the public system, new referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster.
Which neurosurgeon is good?
ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered neurosurgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.