In this week’s episode, we are joined by Professor Charlie Teo AM, a globally recognised neurosurgeon, teacher, and philanthropist best known for pioneering minimally invasive brain surgery, operating on tumours many deem inoperable, and driving significant funding for brain cancer research. While Charlie is celebrated by many for giving patients a second chance at life, his career has also been marked by controversy, including legal disputes surrounding his professional conduct that have resulted in substantial restrictions on his surgical practice. Despite this, Charlie continues to engage meaningfully with medicine, education, and philanthropy, guided by a strong sense of personal conviction regardless of how he is perceived.

Join Big Bros, Jeremy and Ilan as they dive deep with Professor Teo. Expect to learn how Charlie’s challenging childhood shaped who he is today, how he came to realise neurosurgery was his true calling, how he manages the expectations of patients facing life-threatening brain tumours, the biggest misconceptions people have about him, how tall poppy syndrome has influenced Australia’s healthcare system, where his self-confidence comes from, whether he is truly motivated by money, his views on corruption within healthcare, the advice he would give his younger self, why quality of life means different things to different people, and much more.

Check Out Professor Teo:
Website: https://www.charlieteo.com.au/
Charlie Teo Foundation: https://charlieteofoundation.org.au/
Cingulum: https://www.cingulumhealth.com/
Tedx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeC4dHVMCfU

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Ep 146. Prof Charlie Teo - Australia's Most Fearless Neurosurgeon

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Ep 146. Prof Charlie Teo - Australia's Most Fearless Neurosurgeon