Perry Dhaliwal

Perry Dhaliwal, MD, MPH, FRCSC, is an Assistant Professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, within the Department of Surgery. His academic roles include serving as the Undergraduate Medical Education Director for Neurosurgery and Spine Fellowship Director for the Winnipeg Spine Program.

Education:

• Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Alberta
• Bachelor of Science, University of Calgary (2002)

Dr. Dhaliwal's research focuses on clinical studies to evaluate spinal cord autoregulation and mitigate secondary injury by assessing spinal cord perfusion pressure in patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury. His clinical expertise spans spinal trauma, degenerative spine conditions, spinal tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery, alongside general neurosurgical procedures for head injuries and brain tumors.

Scientific Awards and Grants:

• Praxis Spinal Cord Institute Research Grant ($86,000) (2020-2022)
• Health Sciences Foundation Operating Grant ($70,000) (2020-2022)
• Department of Surgery Thorlakson Award for Best Research Paper - ($5,000) (2019)
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation Neurological Institute Research Pilot Funding Award
• Dr. S. Terence Myles Resident Teaching Award (2012)
• Best Clinical Research Resident Presentation – Alberta Neurosurgical Society (2010)
• AANS/CNS Joint Section on Spine and Peripheral Nerve Clinical Trial Proposal Award (2010)
• Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Summer Studentship (1999-2002)
• University of Calgary Undergraduate Merit Award
• University of Calgary Matriculation Merit Award

Dr. Dhaliwal is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the AO Spine Foundation. He accepts both Master's and PhD students for research training.