Dr Ncumisa Jilata – Specialist Neurosurgeon in Morningside Sandton

Welcome to
Dr Ncumisa Jilata

Dr Ncumisa Jilata deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment
of various brain and spine conditions.

Welcome to
Dr Ncumisa Jilata

Dr Jilata is the founder of Brain and Spine Sandton and offers independent unbiased
expert opinions for medicolegal assessments in neurosurgery (eg RAF matters).

About us

Welcome to
Dr Ncumisa Jilata

Dr Ncumisa Jilata works with the entire nervous system that starts
in your brain, runs through your spine, and branches out to all areas of your body.

Our Services

Dr Ncumisa Jilata

Specialist Neurosurgeon

Dr Ncumisa Jilata Neurosurgeon,completed her Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at Mthatha’s Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in 2009.

Her completed fellowship for the Council of Neurosurgeons of South Africa in 2017 means she is now the youngest neurosurgeon in Africa, and one of only five black female brain surgeons in South Africa.

Neurology - Where the complexity of the human mind meets the intricacies of the nervous system, unlocking the mysteries that shape our very existence.

Brain Tumours

While treatment for mild brain trauma may include rest and medication, severe brain injuries may require emergency care and life-saving cranial surgery.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually caused by a blow to the head during a car accident, fall, sporting injury or assault.

Spinal Cord Tumours

Spine trauma may include oral medication and immobilisation, severe spine injuries may require emergency care and life-saving surgery.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

MIS procedures usually involve laparoscopic devices & surgical instruments through a scope, either a microscope or an endoscope.

Spinal Degenerative Disease

Degenerative spine conditions involve the gradual loss of normal structure and function of the spine over time.

Brain Aneurysms & Arteriovenous

If the aneurysm bursts, it may result in you getting a stroke, brain damage and even death, if left untreated. Most aneurysms are small and don't cause issues

Microscopic Brain & Spine Surgery

Microscopic brain surgery is recommended when you are diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, brain arteriovenous , brain and skull base tumours and more

Acute Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injury is a damage that may occur in any part of the spinal cord or nerves, which normally causes loss of function either permanently or temporarily.

Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Endoscopic endonasal surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows a surgeon to go through the nose to operate on areas at the front of the brain

Microscopic Spine Surgery

An operating microscope provides excellent illumination and magnification during minimally invasive spine procedures.

Abnormal flow of brain fluid

Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid in your brain. Hydrocephalus affects babies, children and adults. Hydrocephalus can be treated with brain surgery

Birth defects & Infections

Birth defects of the central nervous system are called neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs include conditions called spina bifida, anencephaly and encephalocele.

Neuro-oncology

(in conjunction with Sandton oncology) to provide a holistic and individualised approach to all neuro oncology pathologies.

Spinal Degeneration

offering a combined approach with the rehabiliation team consisting of physiotherapists, anaesthetics and pain managemenet specialists for conservative therapy and/or operative approaches.

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