MALDIVES
BRAIN & SPINE
CONFERENCE 2025
19th-21th August
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Dr. Richard N. W. Wohns
Dr. Richard Wohns, founder and president of NeoSpine, has over 30 years of experience in neurological surgery. Board-certified and Harvard- and Yale-trained, he specializes in spine surgery, pain management, and imaging. He has lectured and operated in the Maldives, pioneering procedures like cervical and lumbar disc replacement, anterior lumbar fusion, and sacroiliac joint fusion.
Dr. Farrokh Farrokhi
Dr. Farrokh Farrokhi is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, brain tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. Committed to personalized care and international volunteerism, he has been recognized as a Top Doctor since 2009.
Dr. Ali Niyaf
Dr. Ali Niyaf, MD, MS, MCh, is the first Maldivian neurosurgeon and a Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery. He played a key role in establishing neurosurgery at ADK Hospital and founded the ‘Brain & Spine’ conference in 2017. A Tribhuvan University graduate, he trained in Brazil and the U.S. His expertise includes craniovertebral junction pathologies, spine degeneration, minimally invasive spine surgeries, and neuroendoscopic procedures.
Prof. Marco Maria Fontanella
Prof. Marco Maria Fontanella is a Full Professor of Neurosurgery in Brescia, Italy, and a leading expert in clinical and scientific research. A former President of the Italian Society of Neurosurgery, he currently chairs the Web and Publications Committee of the WFNS.
Dr. Atmaranjan Dash
Dr. Atmaranjan Dash is the Chief Consultant Neurosurgeon at Care Group of Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, India. A highly skilled specialist, he excels in endoscopic minimally invasive spine surgery, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and epilepsy surgery.
Dr. Vincent Ng
Dr. Vincent Ng is a Consultant Specialist Neurosurgeon at Neurosurgery Partners, Singapore, specializing in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery. A leader in endovascular neurosurgery, he is a former Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and Clinical Lecturer at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Prof. Gopal Raman Sharma
Prof. Gopal Raman Sharma is the Professor and Head of Neurosciences at Nepal Mediciti Hospital. A highly acclaimed neurosurgeon, he specializes in advanced neurosurgical care. He is the President of the Cerebrovascular Chapter of NESON, a past President of NESON, and a former General Secretary of the South Asian Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
Prof. Antonio Di Ieva
Prof. Antonio Di Ieva is a Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroanatomy and Head of the Computational NeuroSurgery (CNS) Lab at Macquarie University, Sydney. A world leader in neuro-oncology, he specializes in pituitary and skull base surgery, neuro-traumatology, neuro-imaging, micro-neurosurgery, spine surgery, and pain treatment.
Prof. Katsumi Takizawa
Katsumi Takizawa is the Head of Neurosurgery at Japanese Red Cross Asahikawa Hospital, Hokkaido. A global leader in skull base surgery and a highly skilled microvascular neurosurgeon, he has extensive international experience.
Prof. Jacques Moret
Prof. Jacques Moret is a renowned expert in Interventional Neuroradiology at The Brain Vascular Center, Bicetre Hospital, Paris Saclay University. With vast international experience, he is a leading figure in the field.
Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira
A global leader and pioneer in the field of Endovascular neurosurgical procedures for an extensive variety of Neuro-vascular disorders in adult and pediatric patients. Extensively published and actively involved as lead scientist in research focusing on innovations in vascular neurosurgery.
Prof. Debora Garozzo
Prof. Debora Garozzo is an Italian neurosurgeon and Chair of the Peripheral Nerve Committee of the WFNS. A leading expert in brachial plexus micro-reconstructive surgery and peripheral nerve tumor management, she consults at Mediclinic Parkview and City Hospital in Dubai. She has authored books and articles, serves on editorial boards, and holds key roles in global medical committees.