Founded in January 2021, the Windhoek Neurosurgical Centre was established with a clear vision: to bring world-class, patient-centered neurosurgical care to Namibia. Our dedicated team of specialists works collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and compassionate treatment for all neurosurgical conditions.
At the core of our practice is an unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and teamwork. We believe that the best outcomes are achieved when skilled professionals unite under a shared missionādelivering exceptional, individualized care with honesty, professionalism, and a deep sense of responsibility. Every member of our team, from surgeons to support staff, is driven by the same goal: to go the extra mile for our patients and their families, instilling hope through expertise and unwavering dedication.
Beyond clinical care, we recognize the challenges and stigma associated with brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other neurosurgical disorders in Namibia. Our team is actively engaged in raising awareness, educating communities, and advocating for better understanding of these conditionsābecause we believe that world-class healthcare extends beyond the operating room.
Dr. Michael Jario is the founder of Windhoek Neurosurgical
Centre. He
treats many diseases and conditions of the brain and spine of children and adults.
He has experience in treating patients with traumatic brain injuries, hydrocephalus, brain and spine
tumors, brain congenital malformations, herniated cervical and lumbar disc, spinal cord injuries,
brain aneurysms, Chiari malformations, and pituitary diseases among others.
Dr. Jarioās educational history includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (University of Cape
Town, 2008), Diploma in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (2013), Fellowship of the College of
Neurosurgeons (South Africa, 2019), Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery (University of Stellenbosch,
2020) and Neuroendovascular Enfolded Fellowship (University of Cape Town, 2020).
To maintain his expertise and keep up to date with the latest in neurosurgery, Dr. Jario belongs to
professional associations which include the Namibia Medical Society,
Dr. Ndayishyigikiye graduated Cum Laude with a Medical
Degree (M.D)
from the University of Rwanda in 2008. After completing his community service in local district
hospitals, he undertook his specialisation in Neurosurgery at the University of The Witwatersrand
(Wits) under the guidance of Prof. Rasik Gopal and Prof. John R. Ouma, ultimately becoming a Fellow
of the College of Neurosurgeons of South Africa in 2016. He has also completed the Arab Spine Course
Diploma in Dubai, (United Arab Emirates), and is currently enrolled in the Surgical Leadership
Program at Harverd medical school.
Dr. Ndayishyigikiye has spent the last eight years in independent private practice, focusing on
neurosurgery, specifically minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic pituitary surgery, oncology,
and trauma. He is a member of several international and local medical professional bodies, including
NASS (North American Spine Society), SASN, and AO Spine. In his free time, he enjoys learning new
skills and spending time with his family and friends.
