Sydney neurosurgeon Charlie Teo hopes for ‘fair hearing’ as he faces complaints commission

Supporters of high profile surgeon turn out as disciplinary hearing into allegations he operated without medical oversight begins

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High-profile brain surgeon Charlie Teo faced the first day of a five-day disciplinary hearing at the Health Care Complaints Commission on Monday, following allegations he operated without medical oversight.

In August 2021 after an investigation by the commission, the Sydney-based neurosurgeon was restrained by the NSW Medical Council from operating without the approval of another doctor.

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