Suite 3 and 4, 17 Napier Close, Deakin, ACT, 2600
Suite 18, 40 Mary Potter Circuit, Bruce, ACT, 2617
Tel: (02)6223 6787
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Fax: (02) 9198 9556
DR. PETER SIWOO PARK
Neurologist and Stroke sub-specialist
Dr Peter Si Woo Park
Neurologist MBBS, FRACP
Dr Peter Park is a Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Researcher at the North Canberra Hospital, previously known as Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. He completed his medical training in Neurology at multiple tertiary teaching hospitals including Royal Melbourne Hospital, Liverpool Hospital and The Canberra Hospital.
Having trained at major stroke centres under the leadership of Prof Helen Dewey, Prof Bruce Campbell and Prof Mark Parsons, Dr Park has a particular interest in both haemorrhagic and ischaemic stroke diagnosis, management and prevention. Apart from stroke, Dr Park has broad interest in other areas of neurology including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, neuro-otology and headaches.
He Is an active member of various organisations including Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN), Neuromuscular Society of Australia and New Zealand (NMSANZ), and Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). He is a Fellow at Australasian Stroke Academy (ASA).
Dr Park is passionate about clinical research to develop and provide best patient care. He has built track records of research publications in high impact journals such as Neurology and Stroke, with nominations for RACP Trainee Research and ANZAN Young Investigator Awards in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
Dr Park is equally passionate about teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate settings. He has served as a conjoint associate lecturer at University of New South Wales and assists in teaching RACP physician trainees.
Research
Publications
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Wong JZW, Park PSW, Frost T, Stephens K, Tow FK, Garcia PG, Senanayake C, Choi PMC. Using body cameras to quantify the duration of a Code Stroke and identify workflow issues: a continuous observation workflow time study. BMJ Open. 2023 Jan 25;13(1):e067816.
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Tan PS, Park PSW, Cody R, Frost T, McNamara B, Borosak M, Choi PMC. Assessment of DOAC status using the DOASENSE dipstick in thrombolysis eligible stroke patients – A proof of concept study. Stroke. Accepted for publication 2022 Dec.
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Park PSW, Yogendrakumar V, Yassi N, Campbell BCV. Persistent Posterior Fossa Hypoperfusion in the Setting of Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia. Stroke. 2022;53:e276–e281.
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Park PSW, Chan R, Senanayake C, Tsui S, Pope A, Dewey HM, Choi PMC. Large Vessel Occlusion Sites Affect Agreement Between Outputs of Three Computed Tomography Perfusion Software Packages. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2022;31:106482.
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Park PSW, Dewey HM, Choi PMC. Caught in Action – Evolving Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion and Collateral Failure During Alteplase Infusion for Acute Ischemic Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2022;31:106176.
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Park PSW, Frost T, Tan S, Wong J, Pope A, Dewey HM, Choi PMC. The Quest to Reduce Stroke Treatment Delays at A Melbourne Metropolitan Primary Stroke Centre over the Last Two Decades. Intern Med J. 2021. Online ahead of print.
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Park PSW, Choi PMC, Dewey HM. Letter by Park et al Regarding Article, “Stroke Etiology Modifies the Effect of Endovascular Treatment in Acute Stroke”. Stroke. 2020;51:e158
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Park PSW. Right brain: Little did he know. Neurology. 2019;92:148
Abstracts
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SSA 2022 – Tan S, Park PSW, Cody R, Frost T, McNamara B, Borosak M, Choi PMC. Stroke on DOAC – a proof of concept study using the point of care DOASENSE dipstick to guide thrombolysis decision making in patients prescribed a direct oral anticoagulant.
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SSA 2021 – Wong JZW, Park PSW, Frost T, Stephens K, Tow K, Garcia PG, Senanayake C, Dewey HM, Choi PMC. Body-cameras in Hyperacute Stroke – Quantifying Decision-Making Time During Code Strokes.
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SSA 2021 – Wong JZW, Park PSW, Frost T, Stephens K, Tow K, Garcia PG, Senanayake C, Dewey HM, Choi PMC. Body-cameras in Hyperacute Stroke – Identifying Time and Resource Commitments During Code Strokes.
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ANZAN 2021 – Park PSW, Frost T, Tan S, Wong J, Pope A, Dewey HM, Choi PMC. The Quest to Reduce Stroke Treatment Delays at A Melbourne Metropolitan Primary Stroke Centre over the Last Two Decades. BMJ Neurol Open. 2021.