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Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo

Consultant

years of experience

Fellowship, MBBS, MPTh, Post Graduation

Hospital: - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Disc Disease and Spinal Stenosis (Cervical, Thoracolumbar, Sacral)
    • Neck Pain and Arm Pain
    • Lower-Back Pain and Sciatica
    • Spinal Deformity
    • Spinal Trauma
    • Spinal Tumours and Cysts
    • Spinal Infections
    • Tailbone (Coccyx) Pain

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Mini-open and microsurgical techniques for disc disease and spinal stenosis — sought by patients looking for an experienced neurosurgery and spine surgery specialist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
    • Spinal Deformity Correction: Surgical correction of spinal deformities in adults and children.
    • Paediatric Spine Surgery: Spinal surgery for children with congenital and acquired spine conditions.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
    • Microsurgery for Disc Disease
    • Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
    • Spinal Deformity Correction Surgery
    • Spinal Tumour and Cyst Surgery
    • Spinal Trauma Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) — University of Brasília, Brazil
    • MSc (Master of Science) in Neurosurgery — University of Brasília, Brazil
    • PhD (Doctorate) in Neurosurgery — University of Brasília, Brazil, 2009

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Residency in Neurosurgery — Base Hospital of Brasília, Brazil, 1993–1997
    • Post-residency training — Johns Hopkins Hospital and New York University, USA, 1997
    • Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — Johns Hopkins Hospital & University of Wisconsin, USA, 1999–2000
    • Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — University of Wisconsin, USA, 2011–2012

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Board Certified Neurosurgeon (Brazil)
    • Consultant Neuro-Spinal Surgeon (MOH-UAE; Saudi Council, KSA)
    • Specialist Spinal Neurosurgeon — Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • King's College Hospital London, Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, 2015–2020
    • Spinal surgery practice, Saudi Arabia — Spinal Surgeon, 2013–2015
    • University of Cuiabá & Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil — Professor and Spinal Surgeon

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Adjunct Professor — Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU) and Gulf Medical University (GMU), UAE
    • Visiting Professor of Neurosurgery — University of Cuiabá, Brazil
    • Academic Editor, Spinal Surgery Section — Journal Medicine, USA

    Key Achievements

    • 20+ years of dedicated spinal neurosurgery experience across four countries
    • Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Wisconsin, USA
    • Honorary Member of the São Paulo Medical Academy, Brazil

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