Joseph Buwembo
Neurosurgeon
1440 14 Ave Regina Saskatchewan, S4P 0W5About
Joseph E. Buwembo, MBChB, CRCSC, is a leading neurosurgeon currently serving patients at the Regina General Hospital in Regina, SK, Canada. Furthermore, he is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. Throughout his thirty-four years of practice, he has accrued extensive expertise in surgical management of spinal disorders, chronic pain management, neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders, surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, neurophysiology and anatomy of neuronal circuits. After earning his medical degree at the University of Cambridge in 1979, he completed his residency at Groote Schuur Hospital and his fellowship at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in his field, he maintains a professional membership with the Canadian Neurosurgical Society. He obtained Royal College Certification in Neurosurgery in June 2000.
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Pediatrics, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Neurosurgical Society
Articles and Publications
- Published an article on Direct Electric Nerve Simulation for Chronic Pain of the Foot
What do you attribute your success to?
- Always wanted to be a doctor ever since he was 8 years old. Thanks God, his parents, his 8 siblings and hard work and dedication to his school work. This was his calling.
Hobbies / Sports
- Currently nurturing 200 trees, hiking, horseback riding, biking
Favorite professional publications
- Neuromodulation Journal, Journal of Neurosurgery
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1440 14TH AVE REGINA SK S4P 0W5