Singapore Spine assesses and treats a range of spinal conditions, focusing on relieving pain and restoring function. They address common issues like low back pain, often stemming from pinched or irritated nerves, which can cause muscle tension and discomfort. The clinic emphasizes identifying the root cause of the nerve irritation to determine the most effective treatment approach. They also handle neck pain, a prevalent problem linked to excessive electronic device use, offering various techniques to alleviate pain based on the specific underlying issue. Additionally, they specialize in back and leg pain, frequently caused by prolonged sitting and lack of movement, which leads to nerve pressure in the spine.
The clinic’s approach involves identifying the specific cause of the spinal issue and tailoring treatment accordingly. They aim to reduce nerve pressure, alleviate pain, and improve overall spinal health, enabling patients to return to their daily activities with reduced discomfort.
Here’s a summary of the services they address:
MBBS (Singapore), FRCS (Edinburgh, UK), FAMS (Neurosurgery), FRCS Canada (Neurosurgery), FACS (USA)
Dr. Prem Pillay is a Singaporean Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon specializing in neuro and spine care. He previously spent many years at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital in the USA, one of the top-ranked hospitals globally, where he served as Chief Resident Neurosurgeon and received the Lower Award and Pudenz Award for his research. Mentored by renowned neurosurgeons like Dr. Joseph Hahn, Dr. John Little, Prof. Issam Awad, Prof. Russell Hardy, and Dr. Ian Kalfas, Dr. Pillay gained expertise in complex spine surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and image-guided spine surgery. He also trained under Prof. Joe Maroon in percutaneous disc decompression.
Currently, Dr. Pillay practices as a Senior Spine Specialist at the Neuro Spine & Pain Center and the Advanced Spine Center at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre and Hospital, as well as Mount Elizabeth Novena Medical Center and Hospital in Singapore. He is widely recognized for pioneering less invasive spine treatments and surgeries.
An alumnus of Anglo-Chinese School, where he was awarded the Seow Poh Leng Medal, Dr. Pillay went on to graduate from the National University of Singapore Medical School, earning the Singapore Medical Association medal for academic excellence. He also served as a Military Doctor during his National Service and later as a Senior Surgeon at a combat hospital.
Dr. Pillay has made significant contributions to neurosurgery in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region by introducing advanced technologies such as computer-aided surgery, 3D microsurgery, radiosurgery, neuro-endoscopy, robotics, and innovative pain management treatments. His groundbreaking work in endoscopic surgery earned him the Mahaley Award. Additionally, he has served on the Spine Committee of the World Federation of Neurological Surgeons (WFNS) and contributed extensively to medical literature through conferences, publications, and textbooks.
Dedicated to patient care, Dr. Pillay remains committed to bringing the best spine treatment practices from around the world to his patients.
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