Dr. Schalk Willem Burger
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None Amplifier Street
Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
1724
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Accepting New Patients
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Biography
Dr. Burger is a specialist neurosurgeon performing cranial, spinal, peripheral nerve, and pain procedures. His main neurosurgical interests are neuro-oncology, trigeminal neuralgia, and spinal degenerative disorders. He obtained his pre-graduate degree at the University of Pretoria in 1997. During his studies, he was awarded the Central Student Council Medal, the Johan Nel Floating Medal as well as the Johan Struthers Award. His postgraduate specialization was overseen by The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa which also awarded him with the Brebner Award. He obtained his Fellowship of the Colleges of Neurosurgeons of South Africa in 2005. Shortly after qualifying, he went into private practice at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital. He is passionate about continued medical education regularly lecturing at AOSpine courses. He is also actively involved with the Spinal Association of South Africa where he served as treasurer since 2015 and became president of the society in 2020. He is married to Magrieta Burger, a General Practitioner, and they have two children. He loves nature and he is an enthusiastic birder and photographer.
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Awards & Recognitions
- University of Pretoria, Central Student Council (1997)
- The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, Brebner Award (2004)
- University of Pretoria, Johan Struthers award (1997)
- University of Pretoria, Johan Nel floating trophy (1997)
I was lucky enough to assist this Dr in some of his surgeries, he and his staff are extemely profesional and kind, i take pride that i was part of that experience.
Submitted May 12, 2022