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Dr. Catalin is a highly skilled specialist neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in complex spine surgery, minimally invasive techniques (MIS), and neuro-oncology. With 22 years of experience at Neuro Spinal Hospital, he has honed his skills through dedicated training and multiple international fellowships, mastering advanced procedures for spinal trauma, degenerative conditions, congenital disorders, and oncology-related surgeries.
Dr. Catalin specialises in precision-driven techniques such as O-arm navigation, microsurgical tumour removal, and minimally invasive stabilisation procedures, including XLIF, TLIF, ALIF, kyphoplasty, and vertebroplasty. His expertise also extends to craniovertebral junction surgery, complex spinal reconstructions, and functional neurosurgery, including spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal therapy for pain management.
Passionate about innovation, Dr. Catalin is committed to providing cutting-edge, patient-centred care, ensuring optimal outcomes for those suffering from spinal and neurosurgical conditions.
- Complex Spine Surgery – Trauma, degenerative conditions, oncology, and congenital disorders.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS) – XLIF, TLIF, ALIF, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty.
- Craniovertebral Junction Surgery – Posterior instrumentation, lateral mass, and pedicle screws.
- Neuro-Oncology – Spinal and brain tumour removal.
- Advanced Spine Reconstruction – Sagittal balance realignment, osteotomies, expandable cages.
- O-arm & Neuronavigation – Precision-guided spinal surgery.
- Functional Neurosurgery & Pain Management – Spinal cord stimulators, epidural injections, intrathecal therapy.
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery – Treatment of nerve entrapment syndromes.
- PhD in Neurosurgery – Bucharest, Romania (March 2008)
- Romanian Board Certification in Neurosurgery (November 2001)
- Neurosurgery Residency – University Hospital, Bucharest, Romania (1995–2001)
- Medical Doctor Diploma – ""Carol Davila"" University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania (1988–1994)
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine Member
- Emirates Neuroscience Society
- Pan Arab Neurosurgical Societies
- Romanian Neurosurgical Society
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)Member, AO Spine International
