Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon with Proven Results & Expertise with:
- Spinal surgery
- Paediatric & adult scoliosis
- Laminectomy & microdisectomies
Are you suffering from chronic back pain?
Need a surgical opinion for your spine?
Worried about your child’s scoliosis?
Dr Karim Kantar is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon who cares for adults and children with spine problems. He helps people with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, slipped discs, scoliosis, and other conditions affecting the spine.
Training and Experience
Dr Kantar completed specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery before undertaking further training in spine surgery in Australia and Canada.
As a result, he has experience treating many different spine conditions. These range from common causes of back and neck pain to more complex problems. In addition, he works with both adults and children.
Clear Advice and Personal Care
Back and neck pain can make daily life difficult. It can affect work, sport, sleep, and family life. Therefore, Dr Kantar focuses on making things simple and easy to understand.
He takes time to listen. He also explains what is causing the problem and what treatment options are available. Importantly, he wants patients to feel informed and confident about their care.
While some people may need surgery, many do not. For this reason, Dr Kantar looks at all treatment options before recommending surgery. Whenever possible, he supports simple and effective treatments first.
Conditions Treated
Dr Kantar treats a wide range of spine conditions, including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Slipped discs
- Disc injuries
- Scoliosis
- Spinal narrowing (stenosis)
- Spine injuries
- Spine problems in adults and children
Consulting at Top to Toe Health
Dr Kantar consults at Top to Toe Health. Whether your pain is new or has been present for years, he provides expert advice, a clear diagnosis, and a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Consulting Hours:
Alternating Friday afternoons.
If you need to organise an appointment with Dr Kantar, please email admin@drkspinesurgery.com.au or call 03 7075 1080
Dr Kantar is an independent medical practitioner

