Karim Kantar - Biography
Dr Karim Kantar - MBBS FRACS FAOrthoA
Dr Karim H. Kantar is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a practice dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of Spinal Conditions across all ages.
His expertise in Spinal Surgery was honed in Australia & North America having learned from eminent Orthopaedic & Neurological surgeons.
Public appointments include the Royal Children’s Hospital & Austin Health. Conditions treated across the spine include spinal deformity (scoliosis, kyphosis & spondylolisthesis), degenerative conditions (disc herniation, spinal stenosis & resultant neurology) in addition to tumours & trauma.
Dr Kantar graduated from Flinders University Medical School then completed his formation in Orthopaedic Surgery through the South Australian/Northern Territory Program. Post Fellowship Education & Training (PFET) in Spinal Surgery was gained across several Australian institutions such as the Austin Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital & Royal Children’s Hospital.
He subsequently worked at the Children’s Hospital of BC in Vancouver & received a Fellowship in Paediatric Spine Surgery from the University of British Columbia. During his time in North America, Dr Kantar gained exposure to advanced techniques in deformity correction surgery, minimally invasive surgery & motion preservation including vertebral body tethering.
Dr Kantar is dedicated to education & research. He actively participates in the training of registrars & fellows, contributes to clinical research initiatives and maintains membership in various professional societies.
Dr Kantar also treats paediatric & adult patients in private practice across several sites - (03) 7075 1080 | www.drkspinesurgery.com.au