The Quest for Neurosurgical Excellence
Dr. John M. Duff is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon specializing in complex spinal and craniovertebral junction surgery.
Graduated in his native Ireland, he subsequently trained in the world's leading medical institutions in the USA, with further advanced training in Australia and in Switzerland. He has practiced in the USA, Switzerland and now in the UAE.
Dr. Duff is a leader in image guided minimally invasive spine surgery, surgical robotics, and advanced revision techniques, and is a prominent figure in neurosurgical education and innovation. He has experience of over 4,000 surgical spine procedures, many of which are complex.
Expertise
Treatments & Conditions
From complex spinal reconstruction to minimally invasive day procedures — explore Dr. Duff's areas of expertise or find out whether your symptoms warrant a consultation.
Spinal Surgery
Cervical, lumbar, thoracic, deformity correction, revision surgery and craniovertebral junction reconstruction.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Image-guided navigation, robotic-assisted surgery, transtubular and endoscopic techniques for faster recovery.
Skull Base & Cranial Surgery
Skull base tumours, brain surgery, intradural spinal lesions, CSF procedures and paediatric neurosurgery.
Conditions Treated
Herniated discs, stenosis, myelopathy, spinal tumours, nerve compression, trauma and failed back surgery.
When to Seek Help
Not sure if your symptoms need attention? Find out which signs warrant a neurosurgical consultation — and which require urgent care.