Investigation
Charlie Teo, the profit of hope
Charlie Teo is arguably Australia’s best-known neurosurgeon. He is renowned for his aggressive surgical style and has many grateful patients. But his behaviour is under scrutiny as some families reveal the devastating impact of costly and ultimately futile operations.
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How neurosurgeon left families with a terrible price to pay
A year-long investigation reveals the devastating impact on families of ultimately futile procedures conducted by the renowned brain surgeon.
- Kate McClymont and Thea Dikeos
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‘I’m not sorry that I operated’: Charlie Teo defends surgeries, apologises for outcomes
Speaking for the first time since revelations of patients being tragically injured, the neurosurgeon said: “I’ve got to face that every day.”
- Kate McClymont
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- Doctors at work
‘Bad karma’: Nurse Rebecca Anderson had her surgery cancelled in the corridor
An investigation into the neurosurgeon reveals one patient had surgery cancelled after a corridor conversation and another had surgery on the wrong side of her brain.
- Kate McClymont and Thea Dikeos
‘Some people pay the price’: Risk and reward in Charlie Teo’s world
The families of two children have expressed dismay over the controversial neurosurgeon’s responses to recent revelations about his surgical outcomes.
- Kate McClymont and Thea Dikeos
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Crucial detail News Corp left out of Charlie Teo puff piece
The Sunday Telegraph is working overtime to rehabilitate the neurosurgeon’s reputation. Sometimes, that means cutting corners.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
Restricted Australian neurosurgeon Charlie Teo performing surgery in Spain
Teo is being paid handsomely to perform surgeries in Spain despite his peers raising serious concerns about his behaviour in 2019 and the Medical Council of NSW placing strict conditions on him operating.
- Jackson Graham and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo slapped with restrictions after urgent hearing
The controversial neurosurgeon has been prevented from performing certain operations until he obtains written approval from a fellow neurosurgeon.
- Kate McClymont
Brain surgeon Charlie Teo pre-empts council decision over complaints with statement on ‘findings’
While officials remain tight-lipped on the outcome of an urgent hearing over complaints against Charlie Teo, the neurosurgeon said he “accepted the Medical Council’s direction”.
- Kate McClymont
Controversial brain surgeon Charlie Teo faces uncertain future
Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo faces an anxious wait after appearing before a special hearing of the NSW Medical Council.
- Kate McClymont
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Doctors' fears for Charlie Teo's patients when the money runs out
A number of neurosurgeons, oncologists and intensive care specialists in public hospitals have raised questions about Charlie Teo's patients who are "dumped" into the public system once they run out of funds.
- Kate McClymont
- Opinion
'Like shooting Bambi': why Teo critics were gun-shy as media built the miracle-surgeon myth
Charlie Teo's fellow neurosurgeons have been loath to put their names to criticism while shallow journalism exaggerated his life-saving feats.
- Martin McKenzie-Murray
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How Mick Gatto caused a rift in Charlie Teo's charity
Tensions over Charlie Teo’s links to Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto have been cited as a reason for the doctor’s split from a charity he founded.
- Kate McClymont
Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo rejects claims of inappropriate behaviour
Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo says he is “incredibly surprised and tremendously disappointed” following allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
- Laura Chung
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Brilliant, adored, flawed: Dr Charlie Teo unmasked
Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo is revered by Australians for his ability to deliver hope and save lives. But his behaviour has raised serious questions.
- Kate McClymont
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