Pioneering Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery in the Middle East
Dr. Tiernan J. D. Byrnes is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon. Dr Byrnes is an Endoscopic Spine Surgeon and Board Certified and Fellowship trained in Neurosurgery and Complex Spinal Surgery in the United Kingdom and Ireland since 2009.
Educational Background and Neurosurgical Training
Having been raised in the United States and Ireland, he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
After graduating from Medicine and completing his Basic Surgical Training, Dr. Byrnes moved to London to take up his Neurosurgical and Spinal Surgery Training Program incorporating King’s College Hospital, St George’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Research and Academic Achievements
Dr Byrnes was further awarded a Post-Graduate Medical Research Doctorate (M.D.(Research)) from the University of London for his original Research and Thesis on the Application of Advanced Neurosurgical Imaging. During his period of academic research Dr Byrnes was employed as Clinical Lecturer in Neurosurgery at St. George’s Medical School - University of London.
Dr Byrnes’ research has led to numerous publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His research into the management of spinal disc herniation and the advanced imaging and management of complex cervical spine surgery patients has been widely cited.
Advanced Fellowship in Complex Spinal Surgery
Upon completion of his research and his Final Subspecialty Neurosurgical Examinations (CCST), Dr Byrnes was conferred as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI (Surg. Neuro)) and promoted to acting Consultant Neurosurgeon. He also completed his Higher Neurosurgical Training Programme in this role.
After that, he embarked on an Advanced Post-Graduate (Post-CCST) Fellowship Program in Complex Spinal Surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, London.
During this intensive and invaluable educational period, Dr. Byrnes learned from the best to provide world-class care and master cutting-edge surgical techniques.
Specialized Expertise in Spinal Tumor and Trauma Care
In addition to complex spinal degenerative cases, his fellowship provided extensive experience in spinal tumour and trauma cases. Dr Byrnes has remained committed to the principles and practice of clinical excellence. His passion remains to provide patients with complex spinal conditions the best care possible.
Commitment to Clinical Excellence and Ongoing Education
A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, a Society of British Neurological Surgeons member, and of the International AO Foundation in Switzerland. Dr Byrnes continues his medical education and professional development with regular periods of specialist training in the latest and most advanced spinal surgical techniques, including recent visits to the United States, Germany, India, the U.K. and Switzerland.
He has recently been invited to become an American College of Surgeons Acute Trauma Life Support Educator following his performance in ATLS Training. Dr Byrnes is an active member of the Hospital’s Trauma Team. Parkview Hospital is a major Trauma centre for Dubai..
Establishing His Practice in Dubai
Before moving to Dubai in 2017, Dr Byrnes was based in London, where he had practised privately and in St Bartholomew’s Hospital and The Royal London Hospital, having been recruited to sub-specialise in Complex Spine Surgery. Dr Byrnes now lives with his family in Dubai and has established his practice here. He continues to care for patients with both routine and complex spinal disorders.
Providing specialist expertise for patients with early or advanced Spinal Degeneration, Disc Herniation, Spinal Tumours, Infections, Spinal Trauma / Fractures, and those simply suffering Pain. He offers a full spectrum of treatments, from straightforward advice and pain-relieving spinal injections to advanced disc replacement and complex revisional spinal fixation surgeries.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Dr Byrnes was trained in and has experience in a wide range of Spinal Surgical NAvigation systems.He has been tireless in his efforts to bring Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery to Dubai.
Dr. Byrnes currently works with the most advanced Intraoperative imaging and navigation system available for the practice of spinal surgery.erving patients from across the region, Africa and beyond.
He continues to develop Endoscopic Spinal Surgery, performing increasing numbers of surgeries endoscopically - procedures previously requiring larger open surgeries.
Recent courses in Switzerland and advanced training in Germany have further developed his skills and enthusiasm for the technique.
Dr Byrnes provides his patients with an effective Spinal Pain Management Service, including therapeutic Spinal injections and radiofrequency denervation. He has undergone intensive training in one of India's busiest Spinal Pain Management centres.
Having been trained across London in Level 1 Trauma Centers, including with the London Helicopter Air Ambulance service based in The Royal London, Dr Byrnes remains committed to providing excellent trauma care, including spinal cord injury.
Comprehensive Spinal Surgery Centre in Dubai
Dr Byrnes is an experienced and highly skilled Spinal Surgeon. The advanced facilities, available to Dr Byrnes, allow High-Definition Intraoperative Imaging and Spinal Navigation with Continuous Neurophysiological Electrical Spinal Cord and Nerve Monitoring as Standard. Minimally invasive microsurgical techniques are routine.
Dr Byrnes is currently developing Robotic Spine Surgery in Dubai and Minimally invasive spine surgery, including Endoscopic Spine Surgery. Dr Byrnes consults in partnership with his patients. Treatment advice is solely based upon what is in the patient's best interests.
Patient-Centered Care Approach
Dr Byrnes consults in partnership with his patients, always keeping their interests in mind for the best possible outcomes.
