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Dr. Chanshik Shim

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Chanshik Shim

Consultant

years of experience

MD, MPTh, Post Graduation

Hospital: - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Chanshik Shim

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Degenerative Spine Conditions
    • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Disc Herniation
    • Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis
    • Brain and Spinal Tumours
    • Congenital Anomalies of the Brain and Spine
    • Head and Spine Trauma
    • Chronic Back Pain

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Cervical, thoracic and lumbar minimally invasive procedures — sought by patients looking for an experienced neurosurgery and spine surgery specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
    • Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Endoscopic treatment of spinal conditions.
    • Spinal Arthroplasty: Disc replacement and motion-preserving spine surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Minimally Invasive Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Surgery
    • Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Interspinous Dynamic Stabilisation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Kyung-Hee University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, 1987
    • MA (Graduate School) — Kyung-Hee University, Seoul, Korea, 1994
    • PhD (Graduate School) — Kyung-Hee University, Seoul, Korea, 2004

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Residency in Neurosurgery — Kyung-Hee University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
    • FABMISS (Fellow, American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Medicine and Surgery), 2002

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Korean Board of Neurological Surgery, 1996
    • Royal College of Surgeons (USA) member
    • Dubai Health Authority (DHA) licensed practitioner

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • King's College Hospital London, Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Head of Wooridul Spine Center, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Wooridul Spine Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Medical Director, from 2010
    • Wooridul International Hospitals, Seoul, South Korea — President
    • Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, South Korea — Staff Surgeon and Director of Medical Affairs

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Trained 39 Korean and international spine fellows between 2000 and 2010
    • Author of numerous published articles, books and book chapters; over 50 international conference presentations

    Key Achievements

    • 25+ years of experience in neurosurgery and spine surgery
    • Doctor of the Year, Wooridul Spine Hospital (2006 and 2008)
    • Listed in 'Who's Who in the World' (2009)

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