Dr. Burhan Salim Siamwala

Professional Summary

Dr. Burhan Salim Siamwala is a highly skilled spine surgeon with over 5 years of clinical experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. He specializes in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, spinal deformity correction including scoliosis and kyphosis, and interventional spine pain management. His expertise spans the full spectrum of spine care — from cervical and thoracic conditions to complex lumbar pathologies — making him a trusted choice for patients seeking advanced spinal treatments. Dr. Siamwala holds internationally recognized credentials, including the AO Spine Asia Pacific Fellowship, the Global Spine Diploma (AO Spine), and Interventional Spine Training completed in South Korea. These advanced certifications equip him with proficiency in cutting-edge spinal techniques and evidence-based surgical approaches. Having achieved All India Rank 23 in the AIIMS Postgraduate Entrance Examination (November 2016), he brings both academic distinction and clinical precision to every case. A dedicated academician and researcher, Dr. Siamwala has presented at prestigious national and international forums, including the 35th EFORT Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, and the 39th ASSICON in Patna. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of spine surgery knowledge.

Specializations

- Spine Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Lumbar Spine Surgery
- Thoracic Spine Surgery
- Spinal Deformity Correction
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Spinal Stenosis Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spondylolisthesis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Degenerative Spinal Stenosis

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS — AIIMS, New Delhi
- MS (Orthopaedics) — AIIMS, New Delhi
- DNB (Orthopaedics)

Fellowships & Advanced Training

- AO Spine Asia Pacific Fellowship
- Global Spine Diploma (AO Spine) — International Spine Training (South Korea)
- NAES (Evidence-Based Medicine Training Program)
- NZ Trauma-Based Course in Fracture Management
- Achieved All India Rank 23 in AIIMS Postgraduate Entrance Examination (November 2016)

Hospital Affiliations

- Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

Memberships

- AO Spine
- AIOS
- BSS
- MHOA
- DOA

Awards & Recognition

- Presented research paper titled "Neurofibromatosis with Kyphoscoliosis: A Retrospective Case Series" at the 39th ASSICON 2022, Patna
- Conducted Spring 2021 Online Evidence-Based Medicine Training Program by NAES
- Conducted AO Trauma Advanced Course — Basic Principles of Fracture Management (KD, October 2021)
- Poster Presentation at the 35th EFORT Congress (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology), Lisbon, Portugal (05–07 June 2024)
- Achieved All India Rank 23 in AIIMS Postgraduate Entrance Examination (November 2016)

Research & Publications

- "Is Relay Reconstruction Better Than Redo Release for De Quervain's Tenosynovitis? A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial" — Journal of Wrist Surgery, March 2021
- "Retrospective Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis After Spinal Fractures: A Review of Three Cases and Clinical Implications" — Case Reports in Orthopaedic Research, 2021
- "Early Experiences in the Management of Traumatic Spinal Injuries at a Level 1 Trauma Centre in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic" — Neurosurgery, 2021
- "Epidemiological Insights from 1382 Patients with Spinal Tuberculosis in Peripheral at a Single Center: A Retrospective Review of Five-Year Data" — Global Spine Journal, 2022