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Dr Karim Kantar

Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS FRACS FAOrthA
Dr Karim Kantar

Professional background

Dr. Karim H. Kantar is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in adult & paediatric spine surgery. His expertise in spinal conditions was honed through extensive training at leading medical centres in Australia & North America. He learned from eminent Orthopaedic & Neurological surgeons, gaining exposure to the latest techniques & technologies. Dr. Kantar graduated from Flinders University School of Medicine & completed his Orthopaedic surgical training in SA/NT. He then pursued a Clinical & Research Fellowship in Adult Spine Surgery at Austin & Alfred Hospitals in Melbourne, followed by a Clinical Spine Fellowship at the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group & the Royal Children's Hospital. He further expanded his expertise in Canada, where he worked at the Children's Hospital of BC in Vancouver & received a Fellowship in Paediatric Spine Surgery from the University of British Columbia. Mr. Kantar focused on managing deformities in both paediatric & adult patients, including vertebral body tethering.

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • French

Telehealth

Yes, upon request

Client groups

  • Adults
  • Children

Other Healthcare Team Members

Dr Altay Altuntas

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Wei-Han Tay

Orthopaedic Surgeon