Dr Christella Mylordi
Consultant Occupational Physician
Co-Director, Sydney Spine Institute
B.Med, DipPaed, GradDipOccEnvH, FAFOEM (RACP)
Specialist assessment and management of spinal conditions, with expertise in occupational and work-related spinal injury.
About Dr Mylordi
A Unique Perspective in Spinal Medicine
Dr Christella Mylordi is an Australian-trained specialist Occupational Physician and Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
For more than 20 years, she has worked in spinal medicine as both a medical specialist and spinal surgical assistant, developing extensive expertise in the assessment, investigation and management of spinal conditions.
Dr Mylordi works closely with patients experiencing neck pain, back pain, spinal injuries and other spinal disorders. She provides comprehensive assessment, investigation and management recommendations, helping patients understand their diagnosis and access the most appropriate treatment pathway for their individual circumstances.
Working collaboratively with Associate Professor James van Gelder and the broader multidisciplinary team at Sydney Spine Institute, she ensures patients receive coordinated, evidence-based care across the full spectrum of spinal treatment.
Balanced Expertise
Bridging Non-Surgical and Surgical Care
One of Dr Mylordi's greatest strengths is her understanding of both non-surgical and surgical spinal management.
While she is not a surgeon, her extensive experience as a spinal surgical assistant has provided exceptional insight into spinal procedures, surgical indications, expected outcomes and the circumstances in which surgery may or may not be appropriate.
This experience allows her to evaluate spinal conditions from both a non-surgical and surgical perspective, ensuring all reasonable management options are considered objectively and carefully.
Whether recommending conservative treatment, rehabilitation, specialist referral or surgical assessment, Dr Mylordi helps patients navigate complex treatment decisions with confidence and clarity.
For patients considering surgery, this additional perspective can be particularly valuable in understanding the potential benefits, risks and alternatives before proceeding.
Working collaboratively with Associate Professor James van Gelder and the broader multidisciplinary team at Sydney Spine Institute, she ensures patients receive coordinated, evidence-based care across the full spectrum of spinal treatment.
Occupational Medicine
Expertise in Work-Related Spinal Injury
Dr Mylordi has a special interest in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of work-related spinal injuries.
As a specialist Occupational Physician, she has an in-depth understanding of the workers compensation system and the challenges often faced by injured workers during recovery.
She works closely with patients, employers, insurers, allied health practitioners and other treating specialists to facilitate coordinated care and support timely access to appropriate treatment.
Dr Mylordi’s expertise assists patients through:
- Assessment and management of work-related spinal injuries.
- Goal-oriented rehabilitation planning.
- Work capacity evaluation.
- Return-to-work planning.
- Communication with employers and insurers.
- Navigation of workers compensation processes.
- Advocacy for appropriate care and recovery pathways.
Clinical Services
How Dr Mylordi can help
Research
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Leadership
Advancing Spinal Care
Research & Leadership
Dr Mylordi is Co-Director of Sydney Spine Institute and plays an active role in the ongoing development of the practice's clinical and research activities.
Her academic interests include evidence-based spinal care, evaluation of clinical outcomes and the development of innovative technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes. She is involved in collaborative biomedical research and medical device development alongside the Institute's clinical and research team.
Professional Profile
Credentials
- Bachelor of Medicine, University of Newcastle
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational and Environmental Health, Monash University
- Fellow, Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (RACP)
- English
- Greek
- Fellow, Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM)
Book an Appointment with Dr Christella Mylordi
For specialist assessment and management of spinal conditions, work-related spinal injury, or advice regarding non-surgical and surgical treatment pathways, contact Sydney Spine Institute.
