Neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has been asked to appear before a Medical Council of NSW panel to answer complaints about his work.

A council spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday that Dr Teo, 63, had been asked to attend an “immediate action panel”.

However, it could not release any further details.

The panel is private – the complaints levelled against Dr Teo have not been publicly outlined – and could take several days to reach a decision.