Dr Sein Lwin is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience in both brain and spine neurosurgery. He currently serves as the Neurosurgical Director at the Advanced Brain & Spine Surgical Centre, where his clinical practice focuses on complex skull-base disorders, spinal tumours and degenerative spine conditions. With expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques, he supports comprehensive care for both brain and spinal nerve conditions.
Education & Professional Training
- MBBS, University of Medicine, Yangon, MyanmarÂ
- Masters of Medicine (General Surgery), MyanmarÂ
- MSc (Surgery), National University of SingaporeÂ
- MRCS, EdinburghÂ
- Neurosurgical Residency & Fellowship, Queen Hospital, London, UK
- Advanced Fellowship Training in endoscopic endonasal pituitary and skull-base surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Subspecialty Expertise
- Endoscopic endonasal and open skull-base surgery (pituitary, cranial nerve disorders)Â
- Spinal tumours and degenerative spine surgery including minimally invasive approachesÂ
- Peripheral nerve disorders and trauma involving the brain, spine and nervesÂ
Contributions to Public Healthcare
Dr Lwin spent more than two decades in public service, including roles at National University Hospital (NUH) where he served as Director of the Neuro-Critical Unit and Programme Director of Neurosurgical Residency Training. He established one of Singapore’s first endonasal skull-base surgery centres and remains active in training and mentoring neurosurgery residents and fellows.
Key Focus Areas
- Brain tumours, brain haemorrhage and cranial nerve disorders
- Spinal cord tumours, spinal trauma and degenerative spine conditions
- Nerve compression, sciatica, peripheral nerve disorders
- Minimally invasive brain and spine surgery
Clinical Approach
Dr Lwin offers a structured evaluation for brain and spine disorders, using advanced imaging, less-invasive methods and multidisciplinary coordination. He emphasises clear explanation of surgical options, procedural planning and follow-up care tailored to individual patients’ needs.