Mike Abu Saris studied medicine in Leiden and completed his specialization as a neurosurgeon in Germany in 2006. Initially, he was primarily focused on cranial oncology (brain tumors), particularly awake craniotomy (brain surgeries on awake patients). Later, his interest shifted to spine surgery, and over the years, this gradually replaced cranial surgery. Starting from 2023, he is fully devoted to spine surgery. The complexity of spine surgery, the development of new techniques, and ongoing innovations are what attract him the most. However, the most rewarding aspect of his profession is the interaction with people seeking help or having questions about their health. He sees the challenge in collaborating with patients to explore available options and determine the most suitable treatment.
Specialization/areas of interest
Complex spine surgery, minimally invasive techniques, spinal endoscopy.
Languages
Dutch, English German
Work experience
Since July 2023 Neurosurgeon ACIBADEM Amsterdam
May 2023 – heden Neurosurgeon, OCON
Sept. 2022 – heden Neurosurgeon, Park Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
2017-2023 Neurochirurg, Nij Smellinghe Ziekenhuis Drachten
2012-2023 Neurochirurg Martini Ziekenhuis in Groningen
2008-2012 Leitender Oberarzt Neurochirurgie, Elbe Klinikum Stade
Education
2008-2012 PhD research University of Münster, Germany
2000-2006 Neurosurigcal training in Germany
1993-2000 Medical education, Universiteit van Leiden
Extracurricular positions/memberships
Member of the Dutch Neurosurgical Society (NVvN)
Member of the German Spine Society (DWG)
