
About Dr. John M. Duff
Dr. John M. Duff is a US board-certified Neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience treating brain and spinal disorders. He specialises in complex spine surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and image-guided neurosurgery.
Over the course of his career, he has performed more than 4,000 spine surgeries. He is also a US patent holder for a surgical robot and has held several international leadership positions in neurosurgery.
Why Choose Dr. John M. Duff?
- Over 30 Years of Experience: He has worked at leading hospitals in Ireland, Australia, the USA, Switzerland, and the UAE, treating a wide range of complex brain and spine conditions.
- Expert in Advanced Spine Surgery: He specialises in minimally invasive and image-guided spine surgery, including complex spinal reconstruction, revision spine surgery, and craniovertebral junction procedures.
- Pioneer in Surgical Robotics: He is a US patent holder for a surgical robot, developed in collaboration with a team at EPFL, Switzerland, and has extensive experience using advanced technology in spine surgery.
- Extensive Surgical Experience: He has successfully performed more than 4,000 spine surgeries, including many complex and high-risk procedures.
- International Training: He completed his general surgery and neurosurgery training in the United States at renowned institutions, including Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mayo Clinic, and Tufts University.
Location
- US Patent Co-Holder – Surgical robotics of the spine (Technology developed at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, and integrated into clinical use worldwide).
- International Expert Speaker – Highly sought-after conference speaker, actively presenting at national and international conferences worldwide for over 15 years.
- Invited Faculty & Educator – Frequent faculty member for surgical education courses with AO Spine, Eurospine, and EUCMISS (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery).
- Global Medical Contributor – Participated as faculty in the Global Neurosurgery Course 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (the largest neurosurgical course in Sub-Saharan Africa).
Papers Published
- Bobinski L., Duff J.M., et al. (2024). "Safety and efficacy of the new modified technique for C2 nerve root resection in 3D fluoroscopy navigated instrumentation in the cranio-cervical junction."
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- Duff J.M., Bucklen B.S., et al. (2017). "Biomechanical Assessment of Stabilization of Simulated Type II Odontoid Fracture with Case Study," Asian Spine Journal.
- Bobinski L., Levivier M., Duff J.M. (2015). "Occipitoaxial spinal interarticular stabilization with vertebral artery preservation for atlantal lateral mass failure," Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine.
- Sekhar L.N., Duff J.M., Kalavakonda C., Olding M. (2001). "Cerebral revascularization using radial artery grafts for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms: techniques and outcomes for 17 patients."
- (Co-Author) (2006). "A Novel Robotic Laser Ablation System for Precision Neurosurgery with Intraoperative 5-ALA-Induced PpIX Fluorescence Detection," MICCAI.
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FAQ's About Dr. John M. Duff
Where does Dr. John M. Duff practice?
Dr. John M. Duff practices at Mediclinic City Hospital
What is the specialty of Dr. John M. Duff?
Dr. John M. Duff specialty is Neurosurgeon
What is the experience of Dr. John M. Duff?
Dr. John M. Duff is Neurosurgeon with 30 years of experience.

