Dr. Ghazwan Hasan: Iraq's Pioneer in Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Dr. Ghazwan Abdulla Hasan MD is recognized as one of Iraq's leading pioneers in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery. Over a career spanning more than 20 years, he has introduced numerous advanced surgical techniques to Iraq and Baghdad for the first time, trained surgeons across the Middle East, published 23 peer-reviewed research papers, and built an international academic profile that places him among the most accomplished spine surgeons in the Arab world.

Surgical Firsts in Iraq and Baghdad

Dr. Hasan's surgical firsts represent landmark moments in Iraqi spine surgery history. He performed the first MIS TLIF (Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion) in Baghdad, the first UBE TLIF (Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic TLIF) in Iraq, the first kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty procedures in Baghdad, the first posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR) osteotomy in Baghdad, the first ACDF with Vitom 3D Storz exoscope in Iraq, and the first scoliosis surgery performed by a local Iraqi surgeon in the country. Each of these milestones brought world-class spine care to patients in Iraq who previously had to travel abroad for such procedures.

Harvard Medical School and International Training

Dr. Hasan completed the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Medical Education Surgical Leadership Program, a rigorous one-year certificate program focused on surgical excellence, evidence-based practice, and medical leadership. His international training spans fellowships and courses in Germany (BGU Frankfurt, Charite Berlin, University of Giessen and Marburg), Switzerland (Schulthess Klinik Zurich, SFITS Geneva), France (IRCAD Strasbourg), the United States (Swedish Neuroscience Institute Seattle, Rothman Institute mentorship Philadelphia), South Korea (Saint Marry Catholic University Seoul), and India (Delhi). He also holds the AOSpine Diploma, Eurospine Advanced Diploma, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Fellowship.

AOSpine Iraq Chapter Leadership

Dr. Hasan served as Chairperson of the AOSpine Iraq Chapter from June 2019 to June 2023, and as Ex-Chairperson from 2023 to 2025. In this role, he organized and chaired multiple national and international courses in Iraq, raising the standard of spine surgery education across the country. He continues to serve as Regional Faculty for AOSpine, teaching minimally invasive spine techniques to surgeons across the Middle East, South Asia, and Eastern Europe.

23 Peer-Reviewed Publications

Dr. Hasan has authored and co-authored 23 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in leading international medical journals and academic publishers including Springer, Elsevier, SAGE, and the North American Spine Society Journal. His research covers endoscopic spine surgery, spinal infections, minimally invasive techniques, spinal deformity, and outcomes research. He serves as a peer reviewer for six international journals including the Global Spine Journal, Cureus, and the British Journal of Neurosurgery. His full publication list is available on ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and PubMed.

Why Patients Across Iraq and the Arab World Choose Dr. Hasan

Patients from Baghdad, across Iraq, and from neighbouring Arab countries choose Dr. Hasan because he combines truly world-class surgical training with deep local expertise and Arabic-language communication. He performs the most advanced spine procedures available globally — including UBE surgery, endoscopic fusion, and complex deformity correction — in Baghdad, at international standards. He treats every patient with a thorough, personalised approach, always exploring conservative options before recommending surgery.

Book a Consultation

Dr. Ghazwan Hasan practices at Middle East Hospital, Baghdad, and sees patients at his private clinic at the Ashur Building, Al-Kindi Street, Harthiya, Baghdad. Clinic hours: Sunday to Wednesday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Contact: +964 771 409 9298 or +964 780 044 7766.