Dr Brad Harrington – Neurosurgeon – Brackenfell

Dr Brad Harrington – Neurosurgeon – Brackenfell

Dr Brad Harrington – Neurosurgeon – Brackenfell practices at Mediclinic Cape Gate, where he delivers advanced neurosurgical care. He earned his MBBCh from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2010 and subsequently completed his MMed (Neurosurgery) at Stellenbosch University in 2020, graduating with FC Neurosurgery (SA) accreditation the same year. Moreover, Dr Harrington honed his skills during a neurosurgical residency at Groote Schuur Hospital, managing complex brain and spinal cases. Consequently, he has built over a decade of expertise in neurotrauma, spine procedures, and neuro-oncological surgery.

Furthermore, he contributes to neurosurgical governance as chair of the hospital’s Neurosurgical Quality Committee. He also mentors registrars and presents regularly at national conferences. Thus, Dr Harrington combines leadership with hands-on proficiency to advance patient care and safety.

Services

• Traumatic Brain Injury Management: employing intraoperative monitoring and microsurgical decompression for acute neurotrauma.

• Spinal Decompression & Fusion: using minimally invasive techniques, navigation-guided pedicle screw placement, and endoscopic approaches.

• Neuro-Oncological Surgery: resection of brain and spinal tumours with intraoperative MRI and fluorescence-guided techniques.

• Cerebrovascular Procedures: including aneurysm clipping, arteriovenous malformation resection, and microvascular anastomosis.

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery Planning: integration of 3D imaging, CT–MRI fusion, and frame-based targeting for precision therapy.

• Chiari Malformation Correction: posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty under neurophysiological monitoring.

• Movement Disorder Surgery: deep brain stimulation implantation and programming for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.

• Skull Base Surgery: endonasal and open approaches for pituitary and clival lesions.

• Pediatric Neurosurgery: tailored interventions for congenital malformations and hydrocephalus management.

• Neurocritical Care Collaboration: co-management in ICU with ventilatory strategies and multimodal neuromonitoring.

Each service leverages state-of-the-art high-definition microscopes, neuronavigation systems, and a fully digital workflow, thereby ensuring optimal precision and patient safety.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate boasts ultramodern operating theatres with intraoperative MRI capability and integrated neuro-navigation. Moreover, Dr Harrington spearheads multidisciplinary rounds that include critical-care specialists, neurologists, and physiotherapists. Consequently, patients benefit from seamless perioperative coordination and comprehensive rehabilitation pathways.

In January 2025, he led a pro bono spinal microdiscectomy initiative, offering life-changing surgery to public-sector patients at no cost Mediclinic. This partnership with Tygerberg Hospital and private donors exemplifies his commitment to community health and access to care. Furthermore, he advocates for enhanced recovery protocols, incorporating early mobilization and multimodal analgesia.

Patient experience remains central to his practice. Therefore, he provides clear, empathetic communication and detailed consent discussions. Additionally, telemedicine follow-ups enable remote monitoring and timely intervention. He also contributes to clinical research on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in neurosurgery. Thus, Dr Harrington continues to refine techniques and improve outcomes.

Schedule a consultation today to explore personalised neurosurgical solutions and discover how Dr Harrington’s expertise can restore neurological function and enhance quality of life.