
Associated with: Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Verapan Kuansongtham", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-verapan-kuansongtham-thailand", "description":"Dr. Verapan Kuansongtham is a renowned spine surgeon in Bangkok specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic spine surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Endoscopic Spine Surgery","Endoscopic Lumbar Surgery","Endoscopic Cervical Spine Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Bumrungrad International Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/bumrungrad-international-hospital-thailand" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Verapan is board-certified in neurosurgery and has been teaching at the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand for over 25 years. He has become a renowned spine surgeon in Bangkok, Thailand, specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery, including endoscopic spine surgery. Currently, Dr. Verapan is the Director of the Bumrungrad Spine Institute at Bumrungrad International Hospital, performing over 300 minimally invasive spine operations per year, and leading a team of experienced spine surgeons which have become the leading Asia-Pacific training center for endoscopic surgery techniques.</p> <p>Dr. Verapan has been partnered with Prof. Sebastien Ruetten, M.D. of St. Anna Hospital-Herne, Germany, in teaching and building the endoscopic spine surgery practice in Thailand for over 11 years. Throughout these years, Dr. Verapan, together with St. Anna Hospital-Herne, have been jointly organizing full endoscopic lumbar and cervical spine surgery symposiums three times a year, twice in Germany and once annually at the Bumrungrad Spine Institute, Thailand. The symposiums have continued to receive full attendance from over 2,000 spine surgeons flying in from around the world. </p> <p>With respect to patients who are not suitable candidates for endoscopic spine surgery techniques, Dr. Verapan has integrated various navigated procedural solutions using advanced robotic guidance and an O-arm Imaging System in his operation techniques. </p> <p>As a respected expert, Dr. Verapan has constantly received numerous invitations to lecture on spine surgery techniques on many occasions from conference organizers worldwide. He has authored or co-authored several clinical publications including articles, editorials, and abstracts. </p> <p>In his free time, Dr. Verapan is interested in photography. </p> <p><strong>Fellowships:</strong><br /> Minimally invasive neurosurgery, with Professor Axel Perneczky, Mainz, Germany, 1996<br /> Skull base surgery with Prof. Madjid Samii, Hannover, Germany,1997<br /> Aneurysm surgery and skull base surgery with Professor Takanori Fukushima, Pittsburgh, USA, 1997<br /> Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery - 30 Case Operation Course with Dr Sebastian Ruetten, St Anna Hospital Herne, Germany, 2008</p> <p><strong>Board Certifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Diploma of The Thai Board of Neurosurgery, 1994</li> </ul> <p><strong>Teaching Credentials:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1994 - Present</li> <li>Division of Neurosurgery, Pramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, 2001 - 2005</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid
Madrid, Spain
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ignacio Álvarez García de Quesada", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ignacio-alvarez-garcia-quesada-spain", "description":"Dr. Ignacio Álvarez García de Quesada is associated with Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid. He has more than 30 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and traumatology.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery","Specialist in Traumatology","Specialist in Spinal Injury","Specialist in Cervical Arthroplasty","Specialist in Scoliosis","Specialist in Kyphosis","Specialist in lumbar decompression","Specialist in kyphoplasty","Specialist in Spine Cancer Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/hospital-universitario-quironsalud-madrid-spain" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Ignacio is the Associate Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology. He has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Complutense University of Madrid. He has completed his training in Traumatology at the Gregorio Marañón Hospital in Madrid. He also has professional experience at the Central Fraternidad Hospital in Madrid. He is a specialist in the treatment of spinal injuries, cervical arthroplasty, correction of scoliosis, kyphosis, lumbar decompression, kyphoplasty and spine cancer surgery.</p> Read More

Associated with: ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedist
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neurology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Michael Muschik", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/priv-doz-dr-michael-muschik-germany", "description":"PD Dr. Michael Muschik is working in ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel as orthopedics. He has specialized in the fields of orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, and trauma surgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedics","Pediatric orthopedics", "Trauma surgery", "Physical therapy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Clinic Fleetinsel Hamburg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-clinic-fleetinsel-hamburg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>For more than 20 years, Dr. Michael Muschik as medical expert. He prepares medical reports for courts, arbitration boards, social security agencies, insurance companies and professional associations.</p> <p>Dr. Michael Muschik has more than 25 years of professional experience as a specialist in orthopedics, trauma surgery and physical therapy. When preparing medical reports, he has specialized in the fields of orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics and trauma surgery.</p> <p>Often Dr. Muschik asked for a medical opinion in the context of the consequences of an accident. Occupational diseases, medical malpractice, sickness benefit and pension claims are also among the most common reasons for a medical opinion. For Dr. Muschik are indispensable prerequisites for his expert work. The experienced doctor attaches great importance to the highest professional quality and legally valid statements.</p> <p>The reports are prepared according to a strict quality scheme: In advance, Dr. Muschik all files, including examination results. In a longer conversation with the patient, Dr. Muschik describe the accident or the history of the illness in detail. The lecture is documented. The investigation then follows. If necessary, modern diagnostic methods such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance tomography are also used. Dr. Muschik on the agreed date - usually after eight weeks - to the client.</p> Read More

Associated with: Sana Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Cologne
Cologne (Köln), Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Biren Desai", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-med-biren-desai-germany", "description":"Dr. Biren Desai has long-standing experience in the specialities of orthopedics, trauma surgery, and spinal surgery, and enjoys an excellent repuation nationally and internationally. He is the Head of the Spinal Surgery Department at the Sana Dreifaltigkeits-Hospital Cologne.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Spondylosis Specialist","Specialist in Implantation of a disc prosthesis","Nucleotomy and decompression Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Sana Dreifaltigkeits Hospital Cologne", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/sana-dreifaltigkeits-hospital-cologne-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Biren Desai has long-standing experience in the specialities of orthopedics, trauma surgery, and spinal surgery, and enjoys an excellent repuation nationally and internationally. He is the Head of the Spinal Surgery Department at the Sana Dreifaltigkeits-Hospital Cologne.</p> <p>Dr. Biren Desai and his team of physicians offer all surgical procedures of the spine - from microsurgical disc surgery and endoscopic surgical techniques to fusion of individual spinal floors. Dr. Biren Desai has been instrumental in the development of state-of-the-art surgical instruments and improved implantation techniques. He has over 17 years of surgical experience and has qualified for the additional designation of Specialty Orthopedic Surgeon. </p> <p><strong>Medical Focus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conservative therapeutic measures</li> <li>Spondylosis/correction of spondylosis</li> <li>Implantation of a disc prosthesis</li> <li>Nucleotomy/decompression</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram
Gurgaon, India
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Rajesh Kumar Verma", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-rajesh-kumar-verma-india", "description":"Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma, has nurtured his skills in treating spinal disorders for last 20 years, has emerged a boon for those who suffer from complex bone, joint and spine disorders.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Specialist in Kyphoplasty","Specialist in SpineJet Hydrodiscectomy","Specialist in Spine Surgeries"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Gurugram", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/narayana-superspeciality-hospital-gurugram-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma, has nurtured his skills in treating spinal disorders for last 20 years, has emerged a boon for those who suffer from complex bone, joint and spine disorders. It is his dedication towards his patients his chosen field of work that has earned him his recognition today. He performed maximum number of percutaneous spine surgeries like Kyphoplasty, Disc Excision using state of the art Joimax TESSY’s system, Nucleoplasty, SpineJet Hydrodiscectomy and Pain Management procedures using radiofrequency techniques. Dr Rajesh Kumar Verma has been a part of more than 22000 surgical cases, personally performing over 14,000 surgeries including all types of Spine surgeries, Joint Replacements, Pediatric Orthopedics and Complex Trauma Surgeries. Currently, he is acknowledged as one of the few leading Spine experts of India, performing as many as 50 surgeries every month. He is one of few leading spine surgeons performing motion preservation and dynamic spine surgeries instead of spine fusions. He is a teaching faculty for postgraduate students & has delivered lectures at various nationals & International platforms.</p> Read More

Associated with: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bangalore, India
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. S Vidyadhara is the HOD & Consultant - Spine Surgery, Spine Care at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road - Bengaluru. </p> <p>Field of Expertise</p> <ul> <li>Non-operative and operative treatment of neck & back pain</li> <li>Various injection techniques for the spinal disorders</li> <li>Microscopic and Endoscopic Procedures</li> <li>Minimally Invasive Spinal Stabilization, Posterior and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF / TLIF)</li> <li>Artificial Disc Replacement</li> <li>Complex Cervical Spine Surgeries</li> <li>Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic fractures</li> <li>Surgery for Spinal Tumors</li> <li>Scoliosis Correction Surgeries</li> <li>Spinal Osteotomies for Kyphosis</li> <li>Spinal Column Reconstruction – Posterior/ Anterior</li> <li>Surgeries for Spinal Cord / Column Tumors</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: ATOS Clinic Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Spinal Surgery, Pediatrics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Bernd Wiedenhöfer", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-bernd-wiedenhoefer-germany", "description":"Dr. Bernd Wiedenhöfer has more than 20 years in the field of orthopedics and trauma surgery, with a focus on spine therapy.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedics","Trauma Surgery","Spine Surgery","Minimally Invasive Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"ATOS Clinic Heidelberg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/atos-clinic-heidelberg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Wiedenhöfer has been working for more than 20 years in the field of orthopedics and trauma surgery with a focus on spine therapy, since 1998 conservative and operating for more than 15 years. For more than ten years, he has worked as senior Senior Physician, Section Head, and Chief Physician of specialized spine departments. It covers the entire spectrum of spine surgery from minimally invasive surgery to complex deformity. The treatment of deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis) in children, adolescents and adults has always been a major focus of his work alongside the treatment of wear-related disorders. As a speaker, instructor and organizer of continuing education courses of the DWG, the DGOOC and other institutions, he is regularly active and is in constant technical exchange with national and international specialists in spine surgery.</p> Read More

Associated with: Sana Hospitals Duisburg
Duisburg, Germany
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Diagnostics, Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Martin Scholz", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-med-martin-scholz-germany", "description":"With more than 35 years of experience and continuous national and international training courses, Prof. Dr. med. Martin Scholz and his team aims to provide the best possible treatment. Throughout his long-standing experience as a neurosurgeon, he has received several awards and certificates, including the following: Certificate Special Neurological Oncology, Certificate Vascular Neurosurgery and Certificate Spinal Neurosurgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in Brain tumors","Basal Skull Surgery Specialist","Specialist in Spinal Microsurgery","Specialist in Vascular Microsurgery","Spinal Column Diseases Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Sana Hospitals Duisburg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/sana-hospitals-duisburg-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Prof. Dr. med. Martin Scholz is the Head of the Department for Neurosurgery and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Medicine at Sana Hospitals Duisburg, one of the largest neurosurgical departments in Germany with expertise in all areas of microsurgery and neuroendoscopy. At the Neuro Center, the professional competence of the neurosurgery department is complemented by close cooperation with other departments of Sana Hospitals Duisburg, including the specialties of neuroradiology, neurology, neurological early rehabilitation, oncology, radiotherapy, pediatrics and neuropediatrics.</p> <p>With more than 35 years of experience and continuous national and international training courses, Prof. Dr. med. Martin Scholz and his team aims to provide the best possible treatment. <span style="text-align: justify;">Throughout his long-standing experience as a neurosurgeon, he</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> has received several awards and certificates, including the following: Certificate "Special Neurological Oncology", Certificate "Vascular Neurosurgery" and Certificate "Spinal Neurosurgery".</span></p> <p>Medical Focus</p> <ul> <li>Brain tumors</li> <li>Basal Skull Surgery, Adults and Children</li> <li>Spinal Microsurgery</li> <li>Vascular Microsurgery</li> <li>Spinal Column Diseases</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: QS Dexeus University Hospital
Barcelona, Spain
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Enric Cáceres", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-enric-caceres-spain", "description":"Dr. Enric Cáceres is the Head of the Traumatology & Orthopaedic Surgery Department at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus Grupo Quirónsalud.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Herniated Disc Treatment Specialist","Specialist in Lumbar Spine","Specialist in Scoliosis Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"QS Dexeus University Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/hospital-universitari-quironsalud-dexeus-spain" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Enric Cáceres is the Head of the Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery Department at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus Grupo Quirónsalud. He combines this job with teaching at the Surgery Department of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona where he has been a Tenured Professor since 1995 and is the President of the Education Committee of the European Federation of Scientific Associations of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. Throughout his career, he has carried out a great amount of scientific works focused on the genetics of lumbar fusion and scoliosis.</p> <p>He is a member of 25 scientific committees and is an internationally renowned expert in the treatment of spine pathologies. Some of the athletes with spine related pathologies he has treated are rally driver Josep Maria Servià or football players such as Touré Yayá, Albert Lopo or Santiago Cazorla and Josep Guardiola, among others. Forbes Magazine has identified Dr. Enric Cáceres as one of the best trauma medicine and orthopedic surgeons in Spain.</p> Read More

Associated with: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bangalore, India
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Thomas Kishen", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-thomas-kishen-india", "description":"Dr. Thomas Kishen is a Spine Surgeon working at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery","Specialist in Spine Surgery","Specialist in Management of Spinal Disorders","Specialist in Scoliosis","Specialist in Kyphosis","Specialist in Spinal Deformity Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/manipal-hospital-hal-airport-road-india" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Thomas Kishen is a Spine Surgeon working at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India. He completed his basic Orthopedic training (DOrtho) at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal and was awarded the ‘Dr. Premananda Nayak Gold Medal’ for standing first in the University. Following this, Dr. Kishen trained at PSG Medical College, Coimbatore for the Diplomate of the National Board (Orthopedics) and was awarded the ‘Professor M.V. Daniel Gold Medal’ for “Exemplary Commitment to Patient Care” during this period. He then went on to receive the ‘Dr. Balu Sankaran Gold Medal’ for “standing first in India in the “Diplomate of the National Board Exam” in Orthopedics for the year 2001.</p> <p>Dr. Kishen undertook his Spine Surgery fellowship training at Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore and received the ‘ASSI-Depuy Best Spine Research Award’ during this period. He then spent five years in Sydney, Australia where he underwent advanced training in Spine Surgery at St George Hospital, University of New South Wales. He is experienced in all aspects of non-operative and operative management of spinal disorders affecting all regions of the spine from the neck to the lower back. Dr. Kishen has a special interest in the management of spinal deformities (scoliosis and kyphosis).</p> <p>During his tenure in Australia, Dr. Kishen was involved in teaching at the University of New South Wales and was awarded a Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed chapters to books on Spine Surgery. Dr. Kishen has been conducting a monthly teaching programme for the last six years – Bone School – for Orthopedic trainees across South India. He also runs an NGO – Scoliosis Foundation of India- to help children from the weaker sections to access spinal deformity surgery.</p> Read More

Associated with: Sana Hospital Rummelsberg
Schwarzenbruck, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedist
Specialty: Sport Medicine, Diagnostics, Pain Management, Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Neurology, Cancer/Oncology, Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Uwe Vieweg", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-med-uwe-vieweg-germany", "description":"Dr. med. Uwe Vieweg, MD, is the Head of the Orthopedic Department of Surgical and Conservative Spine Therapy at Sana Hospital Rummelsberg. He specializes in neurosurgery, orthopedics/trauma surgery, neurology and neuro-urology.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedist","Specialist in Revision Surgery","Specialist in Scoliosis Surgery","Minimally Invasive Microsurgery Spinal Surgeon","Endoprosthetic Disc Surgeon","Spinal Factures Specialist","Specialist in Spinal Tumors","Specialist in Pain Therapy"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Sana Hospital Rummelsberg", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/sana-rummelsberg-hospital-germany" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. med. Uwe Vieweg, MD, is the Head of the Orthopedic Department of Surgical and Conservative Spine Therapy at Sana Hospital Rummelsberg. The Department of Surgical and Conservative Spine Therapy with the Rummelsberg Spine Center and the Interdisciplinary Spine Deformity Center of Head Physician PD Dr. Uwe Vieweg is staffed by the specialties of neurosurgery, orthopedics/trauma surgery, neurology and neuro-urology. This provides a broad spectrum of treatment: surgical treatment of the various degrees of severity of degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal diseases, treatment of spinal fractures and spinal tumors, spinal deformity surgery (including kyphosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis), revision and scoliosis surgery, minimally invasive microsurgical spinal surgery, disc endoprosthetics and normal, complex, instrumented spinal surgery.Uwe Vieweg, MD, is a highly renowned specialist in the field of spinal therapy in Germany and internationally, having performed more than 8,000 procedures on the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine (of medium and high quality). Often, patients present to him who have had previously failed spinal surgeries and where a complex spinal intervention is necessary.</p> <p><strong>Medical Focus</strong></p> <ul> <li>Revision surgery</li> <li>Scoliosis surgery</li> <li>Minimally invasive microsurgical spine surgery</li> <li>Endoprosthetic disc surgery</li> <li>Spinal fractures</li> <li>Spinal tumors</li> <li>Cooperation with the Spinal Cord Center (Head Dr. med. Matthias Ponfick)</li> <li>Pain therapy</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: Schoen Clinic Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf, Germany
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Spinal Surgery
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr Lars Löhrer is a specialist in Orthopedics and trauma surgery, special orthopedic surgery. He is the Chief physician of the Specialist Center for Back and Spine at Schoen Clinic Dusseldorf.</p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: Orthopedic Surgeon
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Lim Heng Hing", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-lim-heng-hing-malaysia", "description":"Dr. Lim Heng Hing specializes in Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery with 26 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedic Surgeon","Specialist in Trauma Surgery","Specialist in Orthopedics","Consultant Orthopedics"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/gleneagles-hospital-kuala-lumpur-malaysia" }] },] </script> <style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Lim HH graduated with MBBS from the National University of Singapore in 1985 and undergone a structured Orthopedic Advanced Training and passed his MCHOrth (Liverpool) and FAMS(Ortho) examination for Orthopedic training.</p> <p>He had undergone Senior Spinal Fellow training In the Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in Birmingham UK learning a complete range of Spinal surgery including deformity correction and back pain surgery in 1995. He had trained and passed the Fellow of Interventional Pain Practitioner examination in Budapest in 2012 which certified specialists on pain interventional therapy like intradiscal therapy and radiofrequency therapy.</p> <p>He passed the AAMIST fellowship examination for endoscopic spine surgery held in Korea in 2007 and was the chairman of the Malaysia Section of the Asian Minimally Invasive Spine Therapy (AMIST).</p> <p>He was the President of the IMLAS (International Musculoskeletal Laser Society) in 2007. He was the Scientific Chairman of the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2006. He was the contributor to the Clinical Practice Guideline on Osteoporosis. He was in the editorial board of the Malaysia Orthopaedic Journal 2008 to 2013 and a reviewer for the International Spine Journal in 2017 -2018. He was the Editor of the Bone Surus, the newsletter of the Malaysian Osteoporosis Society in 2003.</p> Read More

Associated with: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, United States
Type of Professional: Pediatric Surgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Spinal Surgery, Orthopedics
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Errico is a pediatric spine surgeon and associate director of pediatric orthopedic and neurosurgical spine with the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Center for Spinal Disorders. Prior to joining Nicklaus Children’s, he served as chief of the Division of Spine Surgery at NYU Langone Health in New York City, where he led for more than two decades a team renowned for its innovation and patient-centric care. Dr. Errico earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, before completing a residency in orthopedics at NYU Langone Medical Center and a fellowship in spine surgery at Toronto General Hospital in Canada. Early in his career, he trained under three prior presidents of the Scoliosis Research Society: Dr. Gordon Engler, Dr. John Kostuik and Dr. Theodore Waugh. His clinical interests include scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis.</p> <p>Dr. Errico is board certified in orthopedic surgery. He holds more than 150 registered patents and has been instrumental in developing some of the latest and most innovative techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Errico served as president of the International Society of the Advancement of Spine Surgery from 2010-2011. In addition, he was president of the North American Spine Society from 2003-2004. Dr. Errico has multiple publications in scientific journals and is involved in pediatric spine surgery research as part of the Harms Study Group, which is supported by the Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation and adult spine surgery research as a former member of the International Spine Study Group.</p> Read More

Associated with: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, United States
Type of Professional: Pediatric Surgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Spinal Surgery, Orthopedics
<style type="text/css">body p { margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: Justify; } .about_the_doctor ul{ padding-left: 40px; margin-bottom: 10px; } </style> <p>Dr. Stephen G. George is the medical director of pediatric spinal surgery at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Center for Spinal Disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in Rochester, New York. Dr. George pursued a research fellowship at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. He completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. George then acquired advanced training with an additional fellowship in complex spinal deformity surgery at the NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York City. His clinical interests include scoliosis and other complex spinal deformities.</p> <p>Dr. George is board certified in orthopedic surgery. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and he has presented at conferences both nationally and globally. He is a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Florida Orthopaedic Society, and Harms Study Group, a renowned pediatric spinal deformity research group. Since joining Nicklaus Children's Health System in 2015, Dr. George has been an active member of the medical staff. He currently serves on the board of directors for Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System.</p> Read More