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JAEHYUN SHIM

JAEHYUN SHIM

Consultant Neurosurgeon | Neurointervention Expert | Spinal Surgery Specialist
Cheonan,44

Summary

A highly specialized Hybrid Neurosurgeon with over 13 years of experience, seamlessly integrating cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neurointerventional procedures, and spinal neurosurgery, including unilateral biportal endoscopic spine surgery (UBE-SS). Recognized globally for performing over 3,000 neurosurgical and neurointerventional procedures and leading multidisciplinary cerebrovascular teams, consistently driven exceptional clinical outcomes in cerebrovascular and spinal neurosurgery. As the Director of the Neurosurgery and Cerebrovascular Center at PMC General Hospital, spearheaded cutting-edge approaches, collaborate with neurology, radiology, and emergency medicine to provide state-of-the-art treatment for patients with stroke and various cerebrovascular diseases. Experienced in handling complex neurosurgical cases, with expertise in aneurysm coiling and clipping, stroke intervention, tumor resection, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. A DHA-licensed Consultant Neurosurgeon, I am actively involved in mentoring junior doctors and neurosurgical teams, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration across neurology, radiology, and emergency medicine to enhance neurological patients care. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of neurosurgical innovation, I seek to bring my expertise to Dubai’s dynamic healthcare system, advancing neurosurgical treatment and education on an international scale.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Neurosurgeon | Director of Cerebrovascular Center

PMC General Hospital
03.2018 - Current
  • Directed a multidisciplinary cerebrovascular team, overseeing over 100 surgical cases annually, for various cerebrovascular disease and spinal disease
  • Performed over 3,000 neurointerventional procedures, including cerebral angiography, aneurysm coiling and flow diverter/flow disruptor placement, thrombectomy, PTA and stenting, various embolizations
  • Managed a robust caseload, including 500+ outpatient consultations per month, 15+ inpatient care cases, and 10+ surgeries or neurointerventional procedures monthly, ensuring high-quality care across diverse patient needs
  • Partnered with neurology, cardiology, and radiology departments to implement advanced hybrid treatment protocols, increasing departmental referrals by 40%
  • Played a pivotal role in training junior neurosurgeons, creating a comprehensive mentorship program recognized by the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery

Clinical Assistant Professor, Fellow in Cerebrovascular & Spinal Neurosurgery

Soonchunhyang University Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Completed an intensive fellowship in cerebrovascular and spinal neurosurgery, honing skills in advanced neurovascular techniques
  • Performed over 500 surgical procedures, various brain surgeries and neurointerventional procedures, tumor resections and spine neurosurgeries
  • Published research on cerebrovascular innovations, earning recognition at national conferences for groundbreaking methodologies
  • Supervised medical residents, improving their diagnostic accuracy, patient management and surgical procedures in various neurosurgical conditions
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize neurointervention workflows, reducing average patient treatment times

Military Conscription Officer

Ministry of National Defense
03.2013 - 04.2016
  • Conducted over 1,000 neurosurgical imaging assessments for conscription medical evaluations, ensuring accurate diagnostic protocols
  • Streamlined reporting systems for neurosurgical conditions, improving data accuracy for military health services

Resident Neurosurgeon

Soonchunhyang University Hospital
03.2009 - 02.2013
  • Completed over 2000 procedures in neurosurgery residency, focusing on brain trauma, tumor resections, and spinal surgeries
  • Recognized with the Rami Academic Award for innovative research in neurotraumatology, enhancing diagnostic protocols

Education

Master of Science - Medicine (Neurosurgery)

Soonchunhyang University Graduate School
Asan, 44
03.2011 - 02.2013

Doctor of Medicine -

Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
Asan, 44
03.2002 - 02.2008

Skills

BRAIN SURGERY

  • Cerebrovascular neurosurgeries, including aneurysm clipping, AVM & AVF resection, and Stereotaxic hematoma removal

  • Brain tumor surgery

  • Head trauma surgery

NEUROINTERVENTIONAL SURGERY

  • Aneurysm treat with coiling, flow diverter, and flow disruptor

  • AVM & AVF embolization

  • Intra & Extra-cranial arterial angioplasty and stenting

  • Thrombectomy for acute cerebral infarction

  • TransArterial MicroEmbolization (TAME) for pain management

  • Tumor embolization

SPINAL NEUROSURGERY

  • Minimal invasive Spinal Surgeries, inclusion Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UBE-SS)

  • Decompression and Fusion

Multidisciplinary team management, teamwork & collaboration

Certification

Consultant Neurosurgeon License (DHA), 2024, Dubai, UAE

Accomplishments

  • Performed over 3000 neurointerventional procedures since 2018, showcasing extensive hands-on experience in complex cases.
  • Consistently conducted more than 500 outpatient consultations and provided care for more than 15 inpatients monthly.
  • Achieved recognition in the form of academic awards from professional societies.

Timeline

Neurosurgeon | Director of Cerebrovascular Center

PMC General Hospital
03.2018 - Current

Clinical Assistant Professor, Fellow in Cerebrovascular & Spinal Neurosurgery

Soonchunhyang University Hospital
05.2016 - 02.2018

Military Conscription Officer

Ministry of National Defense
03.2013 - 04.2016

Master of Science - Medicine (Neurosurgery)

Soonchunhyang University Graduate School
03.2011 - 02.2013

Resident Neurosurgeon

Soonchunhyang University Hospital
03.2009 - 02.2013

Doctor of Medicine -

Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine
03.2002 - 02.2008
JAEHYUN SHIMConsultant Neurosurgeon | Neurointervention Expert | Spinal Surgery Specialist