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Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto
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Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto

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Medicine, Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Neurosurgery, Phd, Master Degree

27 Years Experience Overall

Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo is an accomplished Spinal Neurosurgeon offering more than 20 years of clinical experience with various reputed hospitals in Brazil, USA, KSA and in UAE. Dr. Nicandro has done his Medical School in the University of Brasilia, Residency in Neurosurgery in the Base Hospital of Brasilia, and Master Degree (MSc) in Brazil. Subsequently, in 1997, he had a Post-residency Training at the John Hopkins Hospital and New York University, in USA.Dr. Nicandro had his Fellowship in Spinal Surgery with some of the most reputed hospitals in USA, the John Hopkins and the University of Wisconsin Hospital, from 1999 until 2000.After he became sup-specialized in Spine Surgery in USA, he returned to Brazil to work as a Professor of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgeon, obtaining his Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Neurosurgery from the University of Brasilia, in 2009.Dr. Figueiredo developed his prestigious career as a Spinal Surgeon and as a Professor at the University of Cuiaba and Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil. From 2011 until 2012, he went back to USA to have his Post-doctorate in Spinal Neurosurgery, with the University of Wisconsin Hospital.Dr. Nicandro’s experience in the region started when he was invited to work as a Spinal Surgeon in Saudi Arabia, where he worked from 2013 until 2015. He moved to UAE to work in a subspecialised Orthopedics & Spine Hospital, from 2015 until 2020, where he built his reputation in the region, being invited to join King’s College Hospital in Dubai.Professor Nicandro is involved in research study projects, and have published many papers and book chapters related to his field of expertise. He is the Academic Editor of the Section of Spinal Surgery of the well-known Journal Medicine®, USA, and a Reviewer of many medical journals.Professor Figueiredo is a Member of relevant Medical Societies worldwide, like; North American Spine Society – NASS (USA), AO Spine (Switzerland), Brazilian Spine and Neurosurgical Society, UAE Neurosurgical Society, among others. Dr. Figueiredo was awarded as Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Wisconsin, in USA, and sworn as Honorary Member of the Sao Paulo Medical Academy, in Brazil.Dr. Nicandro continues his academic activities, as he is a Visiting Professor of Neurosurgery for the Medical School and Residency Program of Neurosurgery, in the University of Cuiaba, in Brazil, and participate as a speaker, instructor, guest and/or organizer of several scientific meetings, workshops, conferences and medical events in the region and abroad. Currently, Dr Figueiredo is also an Adjunct Professor in the Mohammed Bin Rashed University (MBRU) and Gulf Medical University (GMU), in UAE.

Dubai, Dubai

Kings College Hospital London Medical Centre - Dubai Hills

kings college hospital, Kings College London Al Khail Road Dubai Hills, Landmark: Dubai Hills Golf Club, Dubai

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Q: Where does Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto practice?

A: Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto practices at Kings College Hospital London Medical Centre - Dubai Hills - Dubai.

Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto for Spinal Fusion, Spine Surgery, Spinal Deformity Correction. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto's education qualification?

A: Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto has the following qualifications - Medicine, Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Neurosurgery, Phd, Master Degree.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto have?

A: Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto has an overall experience of 27 years. View where has Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto practiced in the past.

Q: Who is Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo Neto?

A: Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo is an accomplished Spinal Neurosurgeon offering more than 20 years of clinical experience with various reputed hospitals in Brazil, USA, KSA and in UAE. Dr. Nicandro has done his Medical School in the University of Brasilia, Residency in Neurosurgery in the Base Hospital of Brasilia, and Master Degree (MSc) in Brazil. Subsequently, in 1997, he had a Post-residency Training at the John Hopkins Hospital and New York University, in USA. Dr. Nicandro had his Fellowship in Spinal Surgery with some of the most reputed hospitals in USA, the John Hopkins and the University of Wisconsin Hospital, from 1999 until 2000. After he became sup-specialized in Spine Surgery in USA, he returned to Brazil to work as a Professor of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgeon, obtaining his Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Neurosurgery from the University of Brasilia, in 2009. Dr. Figueiredo developed his prestigious career as a Spinal Surgeon and as a Professor at the University of Cuiaba and Federal University of Mato Grosso, Brazil. From 2011 until 2012, he went back to USA to have his Post-doctorate in Spinal Neurosurgery, with the University of Wisconsin Hospital. Dr. Nicandro’s experience in the region started when he was invited to work as a Spinal Surgeon in Saudi Arabia, where he worked from 2013 until 2015. He moved to UAE to work in a subspecialised Orthopedics & Spine Hospital, from 2015 until 2020, where he built his reputation in the region, being invited to join King’s College Hospital in Dubai. Professor Nicandro is involved in research study projects, and have published many papers and book chapters related to his field of expertise. He is the Academic Editor of the Section of Spinal Surgery of the well-known Journal Medicine®, USA, and a Reviewer of many medical journals. Professor Figueiredo is a Member of relevant Medical Societies worldwide, like; North American Spine Society – NASS (USA), AO Spine (Switzerland), Brazilian Spine and Neurosurgical Society, UAE Neurosurgical Society, among others. Dr. Figueiredo was awarded as Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Wisconsin, in USA, and sworn as Honorary Member of the Sao Paulo Medical Academy, in Brazil. Dr. Nicandro continues his academic activities, as he is a Visiting Professor of Neurosurgery for the Medical School and Residency Program of Neurosurgery, in the University of Cuiaba, in Brazil, and participate as a speaker, instructor, guest and/or organizer of several scientific meetings, workshops, conferences and medical events in the region and abroad. Currently, Dr Figueiredo is also an Adjunct Professor in the Mohammed Bin Rashed University (MBRU) and Gulf Medical University (GMU), in UAE.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Services

Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysms
Brain Tumors
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Back Pain
Craniosacral Therapy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy

Education

Medicine - University Of Brasilia, 1993
Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Neurosurgery - University Of Brasilia, 2009
Phd - University Of Brasilia, 2009

Memberships

University of Wisconsin
Sao Paulo Medical Academy
North American spine society
Brazilian Spine and Neurosurgical Society
UAE Neurosurgical Society

Registrations

00092941-002 Dubai Medical Registry, 2020

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