Prominent neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo is facing fresh restrictions after the NSW Health Care Complaints Commission found him guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct. Teo has long been a controversial figure in medicine for his ‘last chance’ brain surgeries that others won’t touch. The disciplinary hearing – attended by Teo’s star-studded supporters – was brought by the families of 2 patients who died during brain surgery. And yesterday, the Commission found the claims against Teo were proven, including that he didn’t properly warn the patients of the risks and that he operated even when the risks outweighed the benefits. Conditions have been placed on Teo’s practising certificate, including a requirement to get written permission from an approved neurosurgeon before he can perform certain procedures. Teo said similar restrictions placed on him in 2021 forced him to move most of his work overseas. He’s considering an appeal.