
Associated with: Prime Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Kais Shimal", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-kais-shimal-united-arab-emirates", "description":"Neurologist, Dr. Kais Shimal has more than 28 Years experience and specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system. He has experience in Spine surgery from Orton Finland & Training program in Neuro Navigation of Cervical Endoscopy from Germany.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurologist","Specialist in Neurosurgery","Specialist in Nervous System Disorders"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Prime Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/prime-hospital-united-arab-emirates" }] },] </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. Kais Shimal has graduated from Medical School in 1989 and attended 4 years programme then graduated in 1997 as Specialist Neurosurgeon. During the programme of fellowship for Iraqi board for medical specialization in 1993, Dr. Kais worked in Bagdad Medical Center (Al Jerahat) Specialty Hospital as a Specialist Neurosurgeon. Also, he was a Clinical Training of Medical Student of Baghdad Medical University & Clinical Training of Board student of Iraqi Specialization of Neurosurgery. Dr. Kais has a Spine surgery from Orton Finland & Training program in Neuro Navigation of Cervical Endoscopy from Germany. Dr. Kais specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the nervous system including congenital anomalies, trauma, tumors, infections of the brain or spine, and strokes.</p> Read More

Associated with: Bumrungrad International Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Type of Professional: Orthopedist
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Orthopedics
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Sumroeng Neti", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-sumroeng-neti-thailand", "description":"Dr. Sumroeng Neti is an Orthopedics and Spine specialist with over 30 years of professional experience and international training in the USA.", "medicalSpecialty":["Orthopedist","Orthopedics and Spine Specialist","Joint Replacement","Spine & Hand and Microsurgery"], "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. Sumroeng Neti is an Orthopedics and Spine specialist with over 30 years of professional experience and international training in the USA.</p> Read More

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: Medanta - The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"V. P. Singh", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-v-p-singh-india", "description":"Dr. V. P. Singh is a leading neurosurgeon working in a Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram, India. He has 37 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in Brain Tumor Surgery","Specialist in Cerebrovascular Surgery","Epilepsy Surgery Specialist","Specialist in Radiosurgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Medanta - The Medicity", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/medanta-the-medicity-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. V. P. Singh is the Chairman, Institute of Neurosciences at Medanta. With about 30 years of experience, Dr V. P. Singh’s competence spans all facets of neurosurgery - cranial, spinal and peripheral nerves. Dr. Singh has special interest in brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, epilepsy surgery and radiosurgery. He has operated over 400 intracranial aneurysms and is actively involved in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations by radiosurgery techniques.</p> Read More

Associated with: Century Super Speciality Hospital
Hyderabad, India
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Karthik Yellanki", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-karthik-yellanki-india", "description":"Dr. Karthik Yellanki specializes in Neurosurgery & member of Medical Council of India. He is associated with Century Super Speciality Hospital", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Peripheral Neuro surgery","Pediatric Neurosurgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Century Super Speciality Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/century-super-speciality-hospital-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 Karthik is a member of Medical Council of India (MCI). Some of the services provided by the doctor are:</p> <ul> <li>Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt</li> <li>Spinal Tap,Peripheral Neuro surgery</li> <li>Pediatric Neurosurgery</li> <li>Nerve and Muscle Disorders etc.</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: QS Teknon Medical Center
Barcelona, Spain
Type of Professional: Neurologist
Specialty: Diagnostics, Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Antonio Russi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-antonio-russi-spain", "description":"Dr. Antonio Russi is the Director of the Centro Médico Teknon Grupo Quirónsalud Epilepsy Unit", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurologist","Specialist in Epilepsy Consultation and Treatment","Specialist in West Syndrome","Specialist in Tuberous Sclerosis","Specialist in Childhood Epilepsy","Neurophysiology Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"QS Teknon Medical Center", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/teknon-medical-center-barcelona-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. Antonio Russi is the Director of the Centro Médico Teknon Grupo Quirónsalud Epilepsy Unit. He has a degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Barcelona and is a specialist in clinical neurology and neurophysiology and an expert in epilepsy. Since 1987, he has been working on the diagnosis and treatment of difficult patients with epilepsy of any age, including the surgery programme. The fact that he is highly specialized and experienced in epilepsy has positioned him as one of the leaders at an international level regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this neurological disease.</p> <p>He is a clinical researcher for developing new anti-epilepsy drugs. He has organized and has been invited to participate in multiple international seminars and conferences. He is the President of the Buró Español contra la Epilepsia (Spanish Epilepsy Bureau) and has also been the President of the Liga Española contra la Epilepsia (Spanish League against Epilepsy).</p> Read More

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ian Y Lee", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ian-y-lee-united-states", "description":"Dr. Ian Lee is a Neurosurgeon with clinical interests in brain and spinal tumor resections, laser ablations for brain and spinal tumors, awake craniotomy for speech/motor mapping for tumor surgeries. He is on a team that has one of the largest experiences in the Country with brain tumor laser ablation and only one of 2 sites in the world doing spinal ablations.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in spinal tumor resections","Specialist in awake craniotomy","Specialist in brain tumor laser ablation","Specialist in spinal ablations"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </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. Ian Lee-Neurosurgeon with clinical interests in brain and spinal tumor resections, laser ablations for brain and spinal tumors, awake craniotomy for speech/motor mapping for tumor surgeries. He is on a team that has one of the largest experiences in the Country with brain tumor laser ablation and only one of 2 sites in the world doing spinal ablations.</p> Read More

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ellen L Air", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ellen-l-air-united-states", "description":"Dr. Ellen Air is a Neurosurgeon with clinical interests in Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremors, Deep brain stimulation (DBS), DBS with intraoperative MRI, dopamine disorders, dyskinesia, movement disorders, epilepsy, botox, cervical dystonia.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in Parkinson’s disease","Specialist in tremors","Specialist in Deep brain stimulation (DBS)"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </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. Ellen Air-Neurosurgeon with clinical interests in Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremors, Deep brain stimulation (DBS), DBS with intraoperative MRI, dopamine disorders, dyskinesia, movement disorders, epilepsy, botox, cervical dystonia.</p> Read More

Associated with: Weymouth Street Hospital
London, United Kingdom
Type of Professional: Otolaryngologist (ENT Specialist)
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Ear Nose And Throat (ENT), General Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ghassan Alusi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ghassan-alusi-united-kingdom", "description":"Dr. Ghassan Alusi is an ear, nose and throat surgeon with over 31 Years’ experience He is associated with Weymouth street hospital and treats both adults and children", "medicalSpecialty":["Ear Nose And Throat Specialist","ENT Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Weymouth Street Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/weymouth-street-hospital-united-kingdom" }] },] </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>Mr Gassan Alusi is an eminent Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon. He is a Consultant at Barts and The London NHS Trust and is deeply involved in research into image guided surgery, for which he was awarded a PhD by University College London. Mr Alusi is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at UCL. Mr Alusi manages all adult and pediatric general ear nose and throat conditions and has a special interest in complex head and neck surgery. He is a senior surgeon within the Head and Neck Unit at Barts and The London NHS Trust and has a special interest in thyroid and complex sinus surgery and in rhinoplasty.</p> <p>Mr Alusi’s general training was at The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear, St Bartholomew’s, The Royal Marsden and The Royal Free Hospitals. He became a Consultant at St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Hospitals in 2000. He has further pursued his interest in research as Supervisor for ENT surgical trainees undertaking postgraduate degrees through collaborative work with the Institute of Cancer Research Fund. This work has produced a vast number of peer reviewed publications.</p> Read More

Associated with: Medanta - The Medicity
Gurgaon, India
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Rajneesh Kachhara", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-rajneesh-kachhara-india", "description":"Dr. Rajneesh Kachhara is one of the best Neurosurgeons in India with more than 22 years of experience in the field of Neurosurgery. He is associated with Medanta- The Medicity.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Neurosurgery Specialist","Specialist in Skull Base Surgery","Specialist in Vascular Surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Medanta - The Medicity", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/medanta-the-medicity-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. Rajneesh Kachhara has a rich experience of more than 22 years in the field of neurosurgery. He has been trained from an internationally recognized institute, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, Kerala, in 1994 where he was serving as an associate professor and senior faculty member. He is well experienced in all kinds of brain surgery. His special interest is in skull base and vascular surgery, pituitary tumors, meningiomas, CP angle tumors, other complex brain tumors like intraventricular tumors, microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, and surgery for intracranial aneurysms. Treating serious head injuries and spinal tumors are also his interest. He had fellowships in skull base surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA, The George Washington University, Washington DC and Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.</p> Read More

Associated with: Fortis Hiranandani Hospital
Mumbai, India
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Ashok Hande", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-ashok-hande-india", "description":"Dr. Ashok Hande is a Neurosurgeon with 30 years of experience. He is associated with Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["Specialist in Neurosurgery","Neurosurgeon","General Surgeon","Specialist in Minimal Invasive Surgery","Specialist in Complex Skull Base Tumour","Specialist in Brain Stroke","Specialist in Cerebral Aneurysm","Specialist in Radio Surgery","Specialist in Arterio Venous Malformation","Specialist in Neuro Rehabilitation"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Fortis Hiranandani Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/fortis-hiranandani-hospital-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 Ashok Hande is a Senior Neuro Surgeon associated with Fortis Hospital Vashi. He has a wide experience of 20+ years in Neuro Surgeries. He began his career after graduating from Seth G. S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai in 1983 and then went on to complete M.S. (General Surgery) and M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) in 1990 from Bombay University. He have attained multiple fellowships abroad and also taken part in extensive research work. There are many publications to his credit along with teaching experience of over 26 years to undergraduate and post graduate students. At present he is teaching post graduate students in neurosurgery at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre. He is also the Medical Director at Kumgang Healthcare, an innovative medical tourism initiative. </p> <p>Dr Ashok Hande often called to various places including places in the interiors of Maharashtra like Pune, Nasik, Dhule, and Kolhapur for performing these complex surgeries. After formal Training in Radiosurgery at Boston, USA, He was a part of X-knife Radiosurgery at Jaslok Hospital, Bombay.</p> <p><strong>Specialized Area:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimal Invasive Surgery</li> <li>Complex Skull Base Tumour</li> <li>Brain Stroke</li> <li>Cerebral Aneurysm</li> <li>Radio Surgery</li> <li>Arterio Venous Malformation</li> <li>Neuro Rehabilitation</li> </ul> Read More

Associated with: QS Teknon Medical Center
Barcelona, Spain
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Orthopedics, Neurology, Spinal Surgery, Cancer/Oncology, Pediatrics, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Bartolomé Oliver", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-bartolome-oliver-spain", "description":"Dr. Oliver is the co-director of two internationally renowned units located at the Centro Médico Teknon Grupo Quirónsalud, Oliver & Ayats Institute, and the Chiari and Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit, the first specialized unit for the surgical treatment of craniocervical hypermobility present in Europe. He has extensive experience in spinal surgery and neurosurgery and is renowned for his surgeries at the base of the skull as well as his operations on brain tumours, spinal surgeries, and OCD surgery. He is a pioneer in the implementation of robotic technology as a minimally invasive technique. With over 44 years of experience, Dr. Bartolomé Oliver specializes in neurology, trigeminal neuralgia treatment & epilepsy treatment", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in Brain Tumor","Specialist in Teratoma Treatment","Specialist in Skull Base Tumors","Specialist in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery","Specialist in Parkinson's Disease Consultation and Treatment","Specialist in Spinal Fusion Surgery","Specialist in Spinal Cord Tumor Treatment","Specialist in Brain Abscess","Specialist in Glioma","Specialist in Spondylolisthesis","Specialist in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion PLIF"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"QS Teknon Medical Center", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/teknon-medical-center-barcelona-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. Oliver is the co-director of two internationally renowned units located at the Centro Médico Teknon Grupo Quirónsalud, Oliver & Ayats Institute, and the Chiari and Craniocervical Hypermobility Unit, the first specialized unit for the surgical treatment of craniocervical hypermobility present in Europe. He has extensive experience in spinal surgery and neurosurgery and is renowned for his surgeries at the base of the skull as well as his operations on brain tumours, spinal surgeries, and OCD surgery. He is a pioneer in the implementation of robotic technology as a minimally invasive technique.</p> <p>Dr. Oliver studied Medicine at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He began his specialization in Neurosurgery in 1977 at the National Neurosurgery Department in Madrid under the supervision of Dr. Sixto Obrador, the internationally renowned neurosurgeon. After completing his Neurosurgery studies in Madrid, Dr. Oliver joined the newly set up Neurosurgery Department at the Sant Pau Hospital of the Autonomous University of Barcelona. During the initial stage at this Department, Dr. Oliver took up the responsibility to introduce new techniques learned in Stockholm (Sweden), Montreal (Canada), and San Luis and Pittsburgh (USA). Until April 2012, he was the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at the Mútua de Terrassa University Hospital and Parc Taulí Hospital.</p> Read More

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Muwaffak M Abdulhak", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-muwaffak-m-abdulhak-united-states", "description":"Dr. Muwaffak M Abdulhak is a Neurosurgeon with clinical interests in brain aneurysm, brain surgery, cerebral aneurysm, cervical osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, intracranial hematoma, microdiscectomy, spinal cord injury, spine injury, minimally invasive spine surgery, radiosurgery, complex spine surgery, neurotrauma, back surgery, spine tumors, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in brain surgery","Specialist in cerebral aneurysm","Minimally invasive spinal surgery Specialist"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </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. Muwaffak M Abdulhak Neurosurgeon with clinical interests in brain aneurysm, brain surgery, cerebral aneurysm, cervical osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, intracranial hematoma, microdiscectomy, spinal cord injury, spine injury, minimally invasive spine surgery, radiosurgery, complex spine surgery, neurotrauma, back surgery, spine tumors, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty.</p> Read More

Associated with: Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Saiful Razman Mohd Noor", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-saiful-razman-mohd-noor-malaysia", "description":"With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Saiful Razman Mohd Noor specializes in Neurosurgery", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgery Specialist","Neurosurgeon"], "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. Saiful Razman has been managing various neurosurgical cases from simple to complex cases (traumatic brain and spinal injuries, oncological cases, superficial to deep seated tumors, vascular cases, developmental abnormality cases and pediatrics to adult cases) since year 2004.</p> <p>Currently, Dr. Saiful Razman have operated hundreds of complex cases which include skull base, spine, pituitary, ventricular/intraventricular, posterior fossa, petroclival, cerebellopontine angle, parasaggital and falx, sphenoid wings, orbital, cavernous sinus, superficial tumor and vascular cases by means of open standard cranial and spine surgeries, endoscopic surgeries, stereotactic surgeries and minimally invasive surgeries.</p> <p>He has been conducting minimally surgical technique (supraorbital craniotomy) for excision of intracranial tumors including pituitary adenomas and aneurysms clipping since 2010.</p> Read More

Associated with: Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor (Sagrat Cor University Hospital)
Barcelona, Spain
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Cancer/Oncology, Neurology, Spinal Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Jesús Lafuente", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-jesus-lafuente-spain", "description":"Dr. Jesús Lafuente is the head of Neurosurgery service at the Sagrat Cor University Hospital in Barcelona. He has extensive training and experience in all aspects of Neurosurgery in the UK and Spain. His special interests include Skull base neurosurgery, Chiari and Syringomyelia, Spinal deformity, Spinal tumors, Degenerative disease and performing surgeries in developing countries.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Neurosurgery Specialist","Specialist in Skull Base Neurosurgery","Specialist in Skull Base Surgery","Specialist in Chiari and Syringomyelia","Specialist in Spinal Deformity","Specialist in Spinal Tumors","Specialist in Degenerative Diseases"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor (Sagrat Cor University Hospital)", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/hospital-universitari-sagrat-cor-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. Jesús Lafuente, MD, FRCSEd, FRCS Glas, PhD, is the head of Neurosurgery service at the <span style="text-align: justify;">Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor</span> in Barcelona, Spain and the Director of the Spine unit at Hospital del Mar. </p> <p>After completing his medical training at Universidad Autónoma of Barcelona, Spain, Dr. Lafuente moved to the UK where he completed his Neurosurgical residency and internships at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen's Square, London, UK as well as spent one year as Spinal Fellow completing his PhD thesis. </p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Lafuente has extensive training and experience in all aspects of Neurosurgery in the UK and Spain. </span>He was an International consultant for the Medtronic company for 4 years, to assist and support surgeons with the Bryan disc implantation technique (first effective cervical arthroplasty).</p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">He has conducted m</span><span style="text-align: justify;">ore than 45 training courses on Bryan's Cervical Disc Implant in Europe, Asia and Latin America. </span>He has authored 19 publications, 7 book chapters, 3 editorial letters and 160 personal presentations and is a current reviewer at the National Spanish Neurosurgical journal, Acta Neurochirurgica, World Neurosurgery and the European spine journal. </p> <p>Dr. Lafuente's special interests include Skull base neurosurgery, Chiari and Syringomyelia, Spinal deformity, Spinal tumors, Degenerative disease and performing surgeries in developing countries.</p> Read More

Associated with: Hospital Ruber Internacional
Madrid, Spain
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Cancer/Oncology, Neurosurgery
<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. Roberto Martínez Álvarez is the Head of the Radiosurgery and Functional Neurosurgery Unit at the Ruber Internacional Hospital. He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of Radiosurgery and Functional Neurosurgery.</p> <p>Dr. Martínez is a renowned specialist in radiosurgery through Gamma Knife technology. Since 1993, over 6,500 treatments have been performed using this type of radio surgery on various conditions at Ruber International Hospital. </p> Read More

Associated with: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bangalore, India
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Pediatrics, Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"K.M. Bopanna", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-k-m-bopanna-india", "description":"Dr. Bopanna is an award-winning Pediatric Neurosurgeon, specializing in epilepsy surgery, offering neurosurgery consultation & pediatric neurosurgery and is currently associated with Manipal Hospital Banglore.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in Pediatric Neurosurgery","Specialist in Neurosurgery","Specialist in Brain Tumors","Specialist in Neurosurgical Procedures"], "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. Bopanna received the international fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery – an award from the joint committee of American Association of Neurological surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). Complex brain tumors, aneurysms, AVM’s, skull base tumors and spinal decompressions and fusions are among the 4000 neurosurgical procedures he performed over 10 years.</p> <p>He is specialized in operating tumors in the speech and motor areas of the brain with intraop cortical stimulation guided monitoring to optimize excision and outcome.</p> <p><span style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Bopanna has p</span>erformed over 40 cases of epilepsy surgery and specialized in minimally invasive approaches to treat this disorder as well as various other brain and spine disorders. He was part of the operating team that successfully separated the internationally acclaimed case of the ischiopagus conjoined twins at Bangalore in 2007.</p> Read More

Associated with: Sana Hospital Offenbach
Offenbach, Germany
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Elke Januschek", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-med-elke-januschek-germany", "description":"Dr. med. Elke Januschek is the Chief Physician of the Department and is a specialist in neurosurgery at Sana Hospital Offenbach.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Neurosurgical Specialist","Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialist"," Brain Tumor Surgeon","Costotransversectomy Specialist","Vascular Neurosurgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Sana Hospital Offenbach", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/sana-klinikum-offenbach-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. Elke Januschek is the Chief Physician of the Department and is a specialist in neurosurgery at Sana Hospital Offenbach.</p> Read More

Associated with: Acibadem Healthcare Group
Istanbul, Turkey
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Cancer/Oncology, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"M. Memet Özek", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/prof-dr-m-memet-ozek-turkey", "description":"Prof. Dr. M. Memet Özek, M.D is the Professor of Neurosurgery at Acibadem Hospital", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Acibadem Healthcare Group", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/acibadem-healthcare-group-turkey" }] },] </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. M. Memet Özek, M.D is the Professor of Neurosurgery at Acibadem Hospital. His areas of interest are:</p> <ul> <li>Tumors of brain stem, thalamus and hypothalamus</li> <li>Surgery for spasticity</li> <li>Neuroendoscopy</li> <li>Craniofacial surgery</li> </ul> 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: 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

Associated with: Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, United States
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Jack P Rock", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-jack-p-rock-united-states", "description":"Associated with Henry Ford Hospital, Dr. Jack P Rock specialize in neurological surgery a has 35 years of experience.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in neuro-oncology","Specialist in skull-base surgery","Specialist in spinal tumors surgery","Specialist in glioma surgery"], "memberOf":[{ "@type":"MedicalClinic","name":"Henry Ford Hospital", "url":"https://myacare.com/healthcare-provider/henry-ford-hospital-united-states" }] },] </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>It is reality that many people, at some time or another, will have to consider whether a surgical procedure is in their best interest. As a neurosurgeon, it has been my experience that while we best serve our patients by carefully and compassionately carrying them through their surgical procedure, we undoubtedly are helping far more patients by clearly indicating when surgery is not truly necessary.</p> <p>Dr. Rock received his MD from the University of Miami, Florida. He was a research fellow in surgical neurology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and also received a fellowship in neurotrauma at the University of Maryland. Dr. Rock is currently co-director of the surgical neuro-oncology clinic as well as co-investigator of several clinical protocols assessing new treatments for primary and metastatic brain tumors. His specific clinical and research interests are pituitary disorders and surgery, skull base surgery, and neuro-oncology.</p> <p>Since 2002 Dr. Rock has directed the neurosurgical residency program at Henry Ford Hospital. Although neuro-oncology and skull-base surgery continue to be his primary interests, the radiosurgical management of patients with spinal tumors has become a more recent addition. In 2004 Dr. Rock also became an active member of the Federation for International Education in Neurosurgery (FIENS) which was founded to address the critical lack of trained neurosurgeons in the developing world. Through FIENS, Dr. Rock has volunteered in Thailand, Vietnam and Ethiopia providing hands on training and education to the neurosurgeons and critical patient care assistance.</p> <p>As a result of Dr. Rock’s involvement with basic scientific investigations relating to the imaging aspects of glioma he co-edited a text book on low grade gliomas. He has also authored and contributed to over 75 publications. He was the president of the Michigan Association of Neurological Surgeons in 2000 and has enjoyed the privilege of being a member of the editorial boards for the Journal of Neurooncology and Neurosurgery.</p> Read More

Associated with: Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
Bangalore, India
Type of Professional: Neurosurgeon
Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
<script type="application/ld+json"> {"@context":"https://schema.org/", "@type":"Physician", "name":"Praveen M. Ganigi", "url":"https://myacare.com/doctor/dr-praveen-m-ganigi-india", "description":"Dr. Praveen Ganigi was awarded the prestigious Silver Jubilee Best Outgoing Student Award in Neurosurgery. With 19 years of experience, he now practices at Manipal Hospital.", "medicalSpecialty":["Neurosurgeon","Specialist in Neurosurgery","Specialist in Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery","Specialist in Minimally Invasive Spine 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. Praveen Ganigi was awarded the "SILVER JUBILEE BEST OUTGOING STUDENT AWARD " upon completion of his post graduate training in Neurosurgery at the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. </p> <p>He underwent advanced training in minimally invasive complex spine surgery at Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He has been actively involved in the teaching and practice of advanced neurosurgical procedures since 2000. He initiated minimally invasive brain and spine surgery at previous hospital and also developed protocol based management of neurosurgical ICU patients. </p> <p>He has performed carotid endarterectomies in patients undergoing simultaneous coronary artery bypass surgery and complex spinal stabilization procedures in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgeries. Dr. Praveen Ganigi was part of the operating team that successfully separated the internationally acclaimed case of the ischiopagus conjoined twin at Bangalore in 2007. </p> <p>A rare case of thoracic spine mature teratoma in the form of an accessory leg tethering the spinal cord was successfully removed by Dr. Praveen Ganigi. He received the best paper presentation award at the Neuropedicon in 2004 for his original research work on pediatric high grade gliomas. </p> Read More