I’m Professor Tommaso Tufo, Lead Consultant Neurosurgeon in Dubai at the Fakeeh University Hospital. Im proud to lead a team which provides collaborative and cutting-edge care for patients with brain and spinal disorders of all types, offering evaluation and treatment for both adult and paediatric patients.
My research and specific area of focus are on the future of neurosurgical practices, embracing cutting-edge therapies and advanced techniques. I utilise the latest technologies in my neurosurgical practice, including neuromodulation, spinal cord and brain stimulation, minimally-invasive endoscopic spine and brain procedures, intra-operative neuro-monitoring, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
If you are looking for a Neurosurgeon in Dubai, I would be honoured to evaluate and treat you for your brain, peripheral nerve or a spinal condition. Alternatively please navigate the website to obtain more information on the conditions and possible treatments available.
PhD
– Neuroscience (Università Cattolia, Rome)
Postgraduate Diploma
– Neurotrauma and Skull Base Surgery (UNICAMP, Brazil)
– Functional and Epilepsy Surgery (Walton Centre Institute, Liverpool, United Kingdom)
Degree
– Medicine and Surgery (Policlinico Gemelli, Rome)
Publications & Awards
– Toniolo ‘Award Foundation study prize, (Italy)
– New technology in Deep Brain Stimulation (Italy)
– 30 articles & co-author of 1 book
Professor Tommaso Tufo graduated Magna Cum Lade from the Catholic University in Rome and completed his residency programme in neurosurgery at the Catholic University Hospital in 2009. He then moved to Brazil to complete a dual fellowship in Neurotrauma and Skull Based Neurosurgery at the UNICAMP University Hospital, a globally recognised primary medical and scientific research centre. Professor Tufo returned to Italy and the renowned Policlinico Gemelli University Hospital IRCSS, one of the largest Neurosurgical Units in Italy and Europe, where he obtained his PhD in Neuroscience. He continued to work as a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Head of the Functional Neurosurgery & Movement Disorder Unit until April 2022, having a special interest in treating conditions of the brain.
Professor Tufo has recently relocated to Dubai to establish the Neurosurgical Unit in the new Fakeeh University Hospital. He also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at the Catholic University of Rome and is currently appointed as Director of the Functional and Movement Disorder Group for the Rome and Lazio region. He has over 17 years of experience in General & Functional Neurosurgery, serving the City of Rome, and the wider Central & Southern Italian Regions and has successfully operated over 4000 cases.
Professor Tufo is considered a leader in the field of Neuromodulation, Functional Neurosurgery and Epilepsy, having undertaken an additional senior fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery at the world-class Walton Centre in Liverpool, England. The Walton Centre is renowned for neurosurgical excellence, and its neurosurgery department is the biggest and busiest in the UK. It is also the only specialist hospital trust in the UK and is at the forefront of many treatments and technologies in this specialist field.
In addition to his role as lead Neurosurgeon in Dubai, Professor Tufo is also appointed the representative for the International Neuromodulation Society and a Board Member of the Italian Chapter of the International Neuromodulation Society and sits on the editorial board of several International Neuroscience Journals. In addition, Professor Tufo is regularly invited to speak at international neuroscience training events and conferences. He has contributed to 30 articles (author/co-author) for publications relating to neurosurgery, neurology and neuroscience and was elected in 2019 to International Neuromodulation Society Board, Italian Chapter. Professor Tufo is a consultant and principal investigator in a number of ongoing European clinical trials on behalf of Abbott and Boston Scientific in Functional Neurosurgery and has collaborations with a number of foreign universities, including Instituto Neurologico de Curitiba INC (Brazil), Sirio-Libanes Hospital of Sao Paolo (Brazil), Walton Centre Institute (UK), University of Toronto (Canada).