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Lynne Lourdes N. Lucena, MD

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Graduate of UP Philippine General Hospital Neurosurgery, Fellow of Philippine College of Surgeons, Fellow of Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, Inc., 20+years of practice in brain and spinal cord surgery and diseases, local, national and international speaker and lecturer.

Kathleen Joy Khu, MD

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I’m a neurosurgeon specializing in neuro-oncology/ brain tumor surgery (meningioma, schwannoma, glioma, astrocytoma, pituitary adenoma, brain metastases, other tumors) and peripheral nerve surgery (brachial plexus, nerve injury, nerve entrapment, nerve tumors, schwannoma, neurofibroma, other conditions). I did my fellowship training in Canada and Singapore.

Computer Imaging in Knee Replacement

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This post talks about both the aspects of computer imaging in knee replacement. Additionally, it also talks about the future of this technique – how its role is expected to evolve even further in the coming years. With the help of this information, you can set your expectations as to when you may encounter computer imaging during your knee replacement journey.

Jay Villavicencio, MD

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Cerebral Angiographies. Coiling / Coil Embolization of Aneurysms. AVM embolization. Specialty: Neurology Subspecialty: Endovascular Neurosurgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Makati Medical Center Hall A Room 155, #2 Amorsolo St, Makati City Philippines Phone: (02) 888 8999 local 2155 Schedule: Wed: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Fri: 3:00PM – 5:00PM Asian Hospital and Medical Center 601 MOB, 2205 Civic Dr, Alabang, Muntinlupa Philippines Phone: (02) 833 7581 Schedule: Mon: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Fri: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Social Network: LinkedIn

James G. Mercado, MD, DPBNS

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2010-2014: Chief Resident, Philippine General Hospital, Department of Neurosciences, Section of Neurosurgery 2004-2009: Doctor of Medicine, University of the Philippines- College of Medicine (cum laude) Specialty: General Surgery Subspecialty: Neurosurgery Local Board Accreditation: Diplomate, Philippine Board of Neurological Surgery Clinic Address & Schedule: Clinica Yap Lapulapu St., Poblacion, Valencia, Bukidnon Philippines Phone: (0977) 349 7550 Schedule: Mon: 2:00PM – 5:00PM Wed: 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Euvin Paul G. Lagapa, MD

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10 yrs in private practice; Neurosurgery training at UP-PGH; Training Officer, Southern Philippines Integrated Neurosurgery Training Program (SPInTrP) Specialty: Neurology Subspecialty: Neurosurgery Local Board Accreditation: Fellow, Philippine College of Surgeons Fellow, Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeon Clinic Address & Schedule: San Pedro Hospital Room 307 Rita Stang Bldg., Davao City, Davao del Sur Philippines Phone: (082) 221 7272 Schedule: Wed: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Fri: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Davao Doctors Hospital Room 710 Medical Tower, Davao City, Davao del Sur Philippines Phone: (082) 221 2101 Schedule: Mon: 3:00PM – 5:00PM Tue: by appointment Thu: by appointment Sat: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Social Network: » » » [Read more]

Working opportunities for neurosurgeon in Australia

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Neurosurgery is one of the most complex and highly paid specialties in medicine. A neurosurgeon uses surgical techniques to treat diseases of and injuries to the brain, peripheral nervous system, and spinal cord. This field requires extensive training which includes eight years of education after high school, followed by seven years of residency. Neurosurgeons are held in high regard internationally and are always highly sought due to their specialist nature. There are many opportunities for neurosurgeons to work in Australia.