Abdufarrukh Karimov

Abdufarrukh Karimov, MD, is a neuro-spine surgeon specializing in complex spine surgery in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine for adult patients. These conditions include deformities, revision cases and spinal tumors. After graduating neurosurgical residency in Tashkent, Dr.Karimov completed postgraduate training and defended his PhD on complications of surgical treatment of the thoracic and lumbar spine trauma (Moscow, Russia); he also completed long-term international visiting fellowship program in South Korea and the United States. Dr. Karimov has a special interest in research, education and international activity. He is the founder and president of UzSPINE (Uzbekistan Association of Spine Surgeons). 
He regularly presents his research at national and international meetings to help educate surgeons in minimally invasive spine surgery and advanced surgical techniques. His research and daily practice are focused on diagnosis and minimally invasive surgical treatment for degenerative deformities and biportal endoscopic surgery. Dr. Karimov is a board member of the WFNS Spine Committee and conducts workshops and short-training program in collaboration with leading neurosurgeons.