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Every body has its story and every pain its solution. Select your treatment area to find the specialist who will support you, step by step, towards a more peaceful daily life.
Our subjects
Spine and back

Neurosurgery

A cervical or lumbar disc herniation that compresses a nerve can cause radiating pain and a loss of strength. If symptoms persist after 4 to 6 weeks, minimally invasive surgery may be indicated, with an average hospital stay of 2 days.

Cervical disc herniation
Nerve compression
Loss of strength
Radiating pain
Examination couch, ultrasound machine and screen in a bright consulting room
Practitioners
Dr Basel Abu Serieh

Dr Basel Abu Serieh

Cervical herniated disc · Nerve compression · Loss of strength · Radiating pain

Doctor Basel Abu-Serieh is a neurosurgeon specialising in the management of spinal conditions. Having qualified in medicine in 1999, he completed his neurosurgery training in several leading Belgian university institutions, notably at UCL, ULB and the University of Liège. Keen to develop advanced expertise in spinal surgery, he also rounded off his training with specialised further study at the Claude Bernard University in Lyon.

His activity is primarily devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He treats degenerative pathologies as well as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, vertebral instabilities, and certain traumatic and tumour-related pathologies of the spine.

Dr Abu-Serieh places particular importance on supporting his patients throughout their care pathway. He provides personalised follow-up, from the initial consultation and diagnosis through to treatment, surgery when indicated, and post-operative monitoring and recovery. This comprehensive approach enables him to offer every patient consistent, attentive care tailored to their needs.

Member of several national and international scientific societies dedicated to spinal surgery and neurosurgery, he regularly takes part in continuous training activities and specialised congresses in order to maintain a practice based on the most recent advances in his specialty.

Doctor Abu-Serieh is fluent in French, Arabic, Romanian and English, enabling him to ensure clear and personalised communication with an international and multicultural patient base.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know to prepare for your visit to the centre and approach your treatment with complete peace of mind.

No, a medical prescription is not required to see a doctor, regardless of the speciality. Only physiotherapy sessions require a prescription in order to be reimbursed by your health insurance.

Reimbursement depends on the fee-agreement status of the practitioner consulted, as some have opted out of the national health insurance scheme. The fee-agreement status of each practitioner is indicated when booking the appointment.

This is the strength of our multidisciplinary approach. Our surgeons, physicians, physiotherapists and osteopaths all share the same secure medical record. This allows us to design your treatment plan together and monitor your progress in real time.

The simplest way is to use our online direct booking modules (available via Rosa on our Contact page). There, you can choose your practitioner and time slot in just a few clicks. For any urgent matters, our reception desk remains reachable by email at contact@orthochatelain.com.

Yes. Our patients' comfort begins right from the journey. The centre is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM). It is served by trams 81, 8 and 93 as well as buses 54, 59, 60 and 71 (Bailli / Trinité stops). A paid public car park is available at Place du Châtelain, a few minutes' walk away.

Yes. Thanks to our exclusive partnership with Ortho4You, a bandage and technical support service is available right within the centre on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Your braces and orthopaedic equipment can be custom-fitted during these times.

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