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Neil Duggal, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Professor of Neurosurgery, Western University
Office: London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital
Phone: 519-663-2926
Secretary: Jennifer Long

 

 

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Neil Duggal MD, MSc. FRCS(C) is a Professor and consultant neurosurgeon at Western University, with cross appointments in the Departments of ENT, Medical Biophysics, and Robarts Research Institute.  He completed his neurosurgical residency in 1999 at Western University and completed subspecialty fellowship in complex spinal surgery, at the Barrow Neurological Institute. He joined the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences in 2000.

Dr. Duggal has translated clinical problems into successful research collaborations, primarily in developing novel imaging paradigms in patients with cervical myelopathy.  He has dedicated 20 years researching the biomechanical, imaging, basic science and clinical outcomes of patients suffering with degenerative spinal disorders.  He has repeatedly received tri-council grant support and has been recognized by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as well as the Cervical Spine Research Society. Dr. Duggal's current research is focused on novel imaging paradigms in patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy and therapeutics measures targeting recovery. 

Dr. Duggal is at the forefront of cervical disc replacement surgery and performed the first procedure in North America.  With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized internationally for this expertise.  He was also the first to introduce and champion minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques and endoscopic pituitary tumor surgery in Southwestern Ontario. He currently acts as the Co-Director of the Western Interdisciplinary Pituitary Group.  With a passion for innovation and minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Duggal integrates cutting-edge technology to provide the most current surgical techniques for patients in Southwestern Ontario.

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