Dr Tal Koren is a consultant neurologist with subspecialty expertise in neuroimmunology — the diagnosis and modern treatment of autoimmune diseases of the nervous system — including multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), MOG antibody-associated disease (MOG-AD), autoimmune encephalitis, myasthenia gravis (MG) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). He also consults in general neurology.
He joins East Neurology in Bondi Junction in July 2026, bringing dedicated neuroimmunology care to the eastern suburbs. For patients, that means seeing a neurologist who works at the leading edge of a fast-moving field — where the right diagnosis and an early, modern treatment plan can change the entire course of an autoimmune neurological condition.
What Dr Koren treats
🧠 Multiple sclerosis (MS)
The most common autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. Modern high-efficacy disease-modifying therapy (DMT), expert MRI monitoring and relapse care.
👁️ NMOSD & MOG-AD
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and MOG antibody-associated disease (MOG-AD) — conditions that mimic MS but need different, targeted treatment.
⚡ Autoimmune encephalitis
Brain inflammation causing memory, seizure or psychiatric change — where starting treatment early makes the biggest difference to recovery.
💪 Myasthenia gravis, CIDP & GBS
Neuromuscular and immune nerve conditions — including the newest targeted treatments for myasthenia gravis (MG), and infusion treatments for CIDP and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS).
🔍 Neurosarcoidosis
An under-diagnosed inflammatory condition that can mimic almost any neurological problem — diagnosed with careful, combined workup.
🩺 General neurology
Dr Koren also consults in general neurology — chronic migraine and headache (including the injection treatment), epilepsy and seizures, stroke and TIA (transient ischaemic attack), dizziness and vertigo, tremor, peripheral neuropathy, facial pain, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating, treated with injections).
Is Dr Koren right for you?
Neuroimmunology has changed faster than almost any other area of neurology, and choosing a neurologist who focuses on it — and keeps pace with it — directly affects your diagnosis, your treatment options and your long-term outcome. With Dr Koren you can expect:
- The right diagnosis. MS, NMOSD and MOG-AD can look almost identical yet need completely different treatments — and the wrong drug can make some of them worse. Subspecialty expertise and careful antibody interpretation get this right.
- Access to the newest treatments — early. From high-efficacy MS therapies started at diagnosis to targeted treatments for NMOSD and myasthenia gravis, Dr Koren practises at the current frontier rather than yesterday’s standard of care.
- MRI read with research-level insight. Dr Koren’s research is on the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) markers that reveal whether MS is progressing — so your scans are interpreted by someone who studies exactly that, and knows when to act.
- A clear plan and a real partnership. Plain-English explanations and shared decisions about treatment — backed by long-term follow-up, not one-off advice.
- Time to talk — never rushed. There is time to ask questions, weigh up your options and make decisions together.
- A genuine second opinion. If you are already under another neurologist — or were diagnosed years ago — Dr Koren can review whether a modern, higher-efficacy approach would serve you better.
Approach to care
Dr Koren works alongside Dr Ron Granot and the East Neurology team to deliver:
- Detailed initial consultation — comprehensive history, examination, and a clear diagnostic plan
- Modern evidence-based treatment — disease-modifying therapy (DMT) choices informed by current Australian guidelines, the latest evidence, and your lifestyle, comorbidities and preferences
- Technology-enabled practice — contemporary clinical workflows, including AI-assisted clinical documentation, freeing up consultation time for the conversation rather than the keyboard
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care — links with MS nurses, neurophysiotherapy, infusion services, neuropsychology and urodynamics where relevant
- Long-term relationship — neuroimmunology is rarely a one-visit condition; care is built around continuity, with ready access to subspecialty review and step-up therapy decisions
The goal is simple: an accurate diagnosis, the most effective modern treatment for your condition, and a neurologist who stays with you for the long term.
Training and credentials
- MD (Doctor of Medicine, 2017) — University of Melbourne
- BSc (Neuroscience) (2013) — University of Sydney
- FRACP — Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Neurology)
- PhD candidate (Doctor of Philosophy) — University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health — researching radiological biomarkers of multiple sclerosis disease progression in the MS Research Group at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
- Clinical Lecturer — University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health
- AHPRA registration (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) — MED0002137561
Training pipeline
| Years | Role | Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2023 | Resident Medical Officer | Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney |
| 2023–2024 | Neurology Advanced Trainee | Institute of Clinical Neuroscience, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital |
| 2024–2025 | Neurology Advanced Trainee | Royal North Shore Hospital |
| 2025–2026 | Neuroimmunology Fellow | Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Neuroscience Department |
| 2026– | Consultant Neurologist | East Neurology, Bondi Junction |
Dr Koren completed his dedicated Neuroimmunology Fellowship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, working with the broader Royal Prince Alfred / Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney MS Research Group — one of Australia’s leading centres for multiple sclerosis and central nervous system autoimmune disease research. He continues academic involvement with this research group through his PhD. His clinical neurophysiology expertise — nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG) and electroencephalography (EEG) — further complements his autoimmune neurology practice.
Research
Alongside clinical practice, Dr Koren is undertaking a PhD at the University of Sydney studying radiological biomarkers of multiple sclerosis disease progression — work that informs how neurologists interpret MRI changes and decide when to escalate therapy.
Selected publications
- Koren TJ; Dugal J; Wang D; Beadnall H; Wang C; Barnett Y; Calamante F; Oh J; Montalban X; Barnett MH. Imaging of the Spinal Cord in Multiple Sclerosis, From Diagnosis to Disease Progression (2026). Journal of Neurology. (Prospective. Accepted for publication).
- Koren TJ, Thompson E, Jankelowitz S, Spies J. Vagus Nerve Hypertrophy in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Presenting with Vocal Cord Palsy. Neurology Journal. July 2026,107 (3) 10.1212/WNL.0000000000218353.
- Koren T, Beadnall HN, Masters L, Kwok B, Halmagyi GM. Multiple Sclerosis Presenting With Pseudo-Labyrinthitis. Otology & Neurotology, 2025. DOI
- Koren T, Kwok A, Stevenson W, Ahmad K, Nogajski J, Parratt J, Kerridge I, Ng K. Neurological manifestations of chronic graft versus host disease. Internal Medicine Journal, 2025. DOI
- Koren T, Kiernan MC. Post-infectious acute cerebellar ataxia in a young adult. BMJ Case Reports, 2025. DOI
- Koren T, Ahmad KE, Kumar KR, Lubomski M. A diagnostic challenge: spinocerebellar ataxia type 6 presenting with dystonia and parkinsonism. BMJ Case Reports, 2025. DOI
- Koren T, Back M, Chen J, Ahmad K. Desmoplastic myxoid tumor of the pineal region presenting with Parinaud syndrome. Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology, 2025. DOI
Full publication list via ORCID.
Book an appointment with Dr Koren
Ask your GP for a referral to Dr Koren at East Neurology, then get in touch — we’ll help with the rest. New patients, general neurology and second opinions are all welcome.
Or call 02 9388 0615. East Neurology is a private specialist practice focused on expert diagnosis and prompt results; your Medicare rebate is processed for you on the day.