Dr Christian Van Nieuwenhuysen

Dr Christian Van Nieuwenhuysen is a leading anaesthetist based at Greenslopes Private Hospital in Brisbane, with recognised expertise in peri-operative critical event investigations, particularly adverse drug reactions. He operates the Queensland Anaesthetic Reaction Clinic, a renowned subspecialty clinic that receives referrals from a diverse range of specialties, including anaesthetists, general practitioners, surgeons, and dentists.

 

Regarded throughout Queensland as an expert in complex peri-operative cases, Dr Van Nieuwenhuysen is frequently sought after for his insight and guidance on challenging medical issues. Patients have been referred to his Brisbane clinic from as far afield as Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

 

His areas of special interest include peripheral nerve blocks (and associated nerve injuries), peri-operative drug reactions (including anaphylaxis and allergy testing), accidental awareness under general anaesthesia, and intra-operative crisis management. He also provides expert anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical fields, such as gynaecological, plastic, orthopaedic, urological, and general surgeries.

 

Dr Van Nieuwenhuysen is a highly respected educator and speaker, regularly invited to present at national-level conferences on peri-operative drug hypersensitivity and other complications of anaesthesia. His work has been published in esteemed international medical journals, further solidifying his position as an expert in the field.

 

With extensive experience serving on local, national, and bi-national committees and boards – including the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group. Dr. Van Nieuwenhuysen is uniquely qualified to provide balanced, scholarly opinions on all matters related to anaesthesia, including complex medico-legal cases.

 

Whether you need expert analysis of an adverse peri-operative outcome or testimony in a legal context, Dr Van Nieuwenhuysen offers authoritative, evidence-based insights to support your case.

• Bachelor of Science, University of Queensland, QLD
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland, QLD
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education, Flinders University, QLD

• Director, Queensland Anaesthetic Reaction Clinic, QLD
• Visiting Medical Officer (Specialist Anaesthetist), Greenslopes Private Hospital, QLD
• Staff Specialist, Department of Anaesthetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital, QLD

 

 

• Fellow, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
• Member, Australian Society of Anaesthetists
• Member, Australian and New Zealand Anaesthetic Allergy Group
• Member, International Suspected Peri-operative Allergic Reaction Group
• Member, Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
• Member, National Allergy Centre of Excellence