Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon · Dubai

Back and neck pain, treated with German precision.

Dr. Thaer Darwish is a German Board-certified neurosurgeon who leads Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital. He offers minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, and he starts every plan by asking whether you need surgery at all.

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Dr. Thaer Darwish, neurosurgeon and spine surgeon — **German Board**Certified neurosurgeon

German Board certified
IFAANS
GMC UK
ECFMG USA
DHA licensed
University of Sharjah faculty

Conditions treated

From a slipped disc to a brain tumour, one specialist for the brain and the whole spine.

L4 – S1

Slipped or herniated disc

Back pain with leg pain, numbness or weakness.

L1 – S1

Sciatica and nerve compression

Pain that travels down the leg from a pinched nerve.

C1 – C7

Neck pain and cervical disc disease

Neck pain spreading into the shoulder, arm or hand.

C1 – S1

Spinal stenosis and degeneration

Age-related narrowing, instability and worn discs.

Revision

Pain after previous spine surgery

Revision and deformity correction surgery.

Brain & spine

Brain and spinal cord tumours

Microscopic tumour removal.

Trauma

Head injury and spine fractures

Bleeding on the brain, skull and vertebral fractures.

Vascular

Aneurysms and vascular malformations

Aneurysms, AVMs and cavernomas of the brain and spine.

How care is planned

Surgery is the last step, not the first.

Most back and neck pain improves without an operation. Your plan moves to the next step only when the one before it is not enough.

Diagnosis
A full neurological examination and review of your MRI or CT, so the cause of the pain is clear before any decision.
Conservative care
Medication, physiotherapy and targeted pain management for spinal problems that do not need surgery.
Precise surgery
When surgery is needed: endoscopic, microscopic or robotic techniques that use smaller incisions and protect the surrounding muscle.

Treatments

Five areas of surgical expertise.

Minimally invasive spine surgery

Endoscopic disc surgery (lumbar, cervical, thoracic)
Microscopic disc surgery
Percutaneous minimally invasive spinal fixation

Helps withHerniated discs, sciatica and nerve compression, with less muscle disruption than open surgery.

Robotic and complex spine surgery

Robotic-assisted spine surgery
Vertebral body replacement and complex fixation
Thoracoscopic and retroperitoneal approaches
Revision and deformity correction

Helps withInstability, deformity and failed previous surgery, where screw placement must be exact.

Brain and spinal tumour surgery

Microscopic brain tumour surgery
Microscopic spine and spinal cord tumour surgery

Helps withTumours of the brain, spinal cord and vertebrae.

Trauma and vascular neurosurgery

Traumatic brain injury: sub- and epidural haematoma, skull and skull base fractures
Intracerebral and intraventricular haemorrhage
Aneurysms, AV malformations and cavernomas

Helps withHead and spine injuries and bleeding in the brain.

Nerve surgery and pain management

Peripheral nerve surgery
Conservative pain management for all spinal conditions
Care for degenerative spine changes

Helps withTrapped nerves and long-standing back or neck pain without surgery.

Real patients · Real outcomes

Case Study

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Cases are shared by Dr. Thaer with identifying details removed. Individual results vary; your treatment plan is decided at consultation.

Patient story · Video

A story of courage and healing

After years of living with chronic pain, she chose minimally invasive disc surgery with fixation and fusion. The disc was reached through a small abdominal approach, and the screws were placed through keyhole incisions in the back.

Less scarringSmall incisions instead of open surgery
Less pain after surgeryMuscles spared on the approach
Faster recoveryBack on her feet and moving freely

Today she is standing taller, moving freely and living without pain. If you are considering this surgery, relief and recovery are possible.

Ask about this procedure Disc surgery with fixation & fusion

About Dr. Thaer

Trained in Germany. Practising in Dubai.

A neurosurgeon who has trained other surgeons in robotic and minimally invasive spine surgery.

Dr. Thaer Ali Darwish completed his neurosurgery training at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany, then worked as a consultant neurosurgeon and neuro-traumatologist at University Hospital Bochum and at the Paderborn Spinal Centre, where he taught spine surgeons robotic techniques.

Today he heads the Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery Department at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai and teaches as Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Sharjah College of Medicine. He consults in Arabic, English and German.

16+years in neurosurgery

3consultation languages

3countries of training

Amman, Jordan
University of Jordan
MBBS, 2007
Boston, USA
Harvard Medical School
Research experience
Bochum, Germany
Ruhr University Bochum & Bergmannsheil
Neurosurgery residency, then Consultant Neurosurgeon & Neuro-traumatologist
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Bergmannsheil & Children's Hospital
Specialist Neurosurgeon
Paderborn, Germany
Paderborn Spinal Centre
Consultant Neurosurgeon; trained surgeons in robotic and minimally invasive spine surgery
Dubai, UAE
Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
Head of Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery · Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Sharjah

Credentials

Certified in Germany, recognised in the UK and the US.

German Board in NeurosurgeryMedical Chamber of Westphalia-Lippe

International Fellow, AANSAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons

GMC full registrationGeneral Medical Council, United Kingdom

MD and ECFMG certificateUnited States

Adjunct Assistant ProfessorCollege of Medicine, University of Sharjah

MembershipsGerman Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC), Medical Association of Germany, AANS

TV interview

In the media

Raising awareness of brain and spine tumours

Dr. Thaer was invited for a TV interview to discuss brain and spine tumours, and what patients and families should know.

Early detection
Modern surgical techniques
Specialised multidisciplinary care

“Raising awareness is as vital as performing surgery. Knowledge can save lives.” Dr. Thaer Darwish

Watch & learn

Educational & Topics Videos

Short videos where Dr. Thaer explains common brain and spine conditions, treatments and what to expect. Use the arrows or swipe to browse.

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Patient feedback

In patients’ own words, on Google.

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Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital
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Questions patients ask

Before your first visit.

Do I need surgery for a slipped disc?

Usually not. Many disc problems settle with medication, physiotherapy and pain management. Surgery is considered when pain persists, or when there is weakness, numbness or loss of bladder control.

What is minimally invasive or endoscopic spine surgery?

The surgeon works through a small incision using a camera or microscope, instead of opening the back widely. This disturbs less muscle and often shortens the hospital stay.

What does robotic spine surgery add?

A robotic guidance system helps plan and place spinal screws precisely according to your scans. It is used in fixation and complex spine operations.

How long is recovery?

It depends on the procedure and your condition. Dr. Thaer will explain the expected hospital stay, return to work and physiotherapy plan at your consultation.

What should I bring to my consultation?

Any recent MRI, CT or X-ray images and reports, a list of your medications, and details of previous treatments or surgery.

Is my insurance accepted?

Medcare works with many UAE insurance providers. Call or WhatsApp +971 58 533 6369 with your policy details to confirm coverage before your visit.

Book a consultation

Send your details and scans on WhatsApp.

Share a short description of your symptoms. The clinic team will reply to arrange your appointment.

HospitalMedcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, 22A Street, Sheikh Zayed Road, 2nd Interchange, Al Safa, Dubai

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LanguagesArabic · English · German