3 Best Neurosurgeons in Halifax

“Dr. Simon Walling is one of the leading neurosurgeons in the Halifax region. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Dundee in 1988 and completed his neurosurgical residency training at Dalhousie University in 1995. He is renowned for performing pediatric neurosurgery, including brain and skull base tumors, complex spinal deformities, neuroendoscopy, and injury prevention. Dr. Simon is clinically interested in the diagnosis and management of endovascular surgeries. He also works as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Neurosurgery at Dalhousie University. He practices at IWK Health Centre, which has advanced facilities for delivering exceptional care to its patients.”

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“Dr. Daniel McNeely is a well-known neurosurgeon in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He completed medical school at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, graduating with honors in 1997. He then pursued his neurosurgical residency training at Dalhousie University, completing it in 2003. Dr. Daniel McNeely clearly explains the surgical options to patients and allows them to make informed decisions. He always provides information, answers patients' questions, and creates solutions to problems. Dr. Daniel McNeely is an associate professor and head of pediatric neurosurgery. He practices at the IWK Health Centre. He has a flexible appointment system to accommodate clients' schedules.”

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“Dr. Sean Christie is a neurosurgeon and clinician scientist who graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in 1996. He then completed his neurosurgery residency at the same university. He also completed neurosurgery and spinal surgery fellowships at the University of Chicago. He has developed secondary injury mechanisms following spinal cord injury and investigated potential treatment strategies that translated into clinical applications. Dr. Christie is actively involved in clinical and health systems research to improve care delivery to spine surgery patients. He is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Christie addresses all questions of patients with clear, easy-to-understand explanations. He also works as a professor, vice chair, and director of research in the Division of Neurosurgery at Dalhousie University. He has authored many publications related to his field.”

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