Brain Surgery
Glioma, meningioma, metastases, skull base lesions, and functional-preserving cranial techniques including awake surgery when indicated.
About the surgeon
Prof. Giv Sharifi — also known as Dr Guive Sharifi
Board-certified neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurosurgery — brain, spine, and pituitary surgery for patients in Dubai, Tehran, and internationally.
DHA Licensed
Iranian Board of Neurosurgery
Professor — Shahid Beheshti University
240+ Publications
Biography
A neurosurgeon patients search as Giv and Guive
Prof. Giv Sharifi — frequently searched and known online as Dr Guive Sharifi or Guive Sharifi — is a board-certified neurosurgeon practising in the UAE and Iran. Whether you find him as Giv or Guive, you are looking at the same surgeon: a clinician and academic dedicated to precise, patient-centred neurosurgical care.
He holds an Iranian Board of Neurosurgery and a DHA license in Dubai, and serves as Professor of Neurosurgery at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. His practice spans complex cranial surgery, spinal neurosurgery, and endoscopic pituitary procedures for local and international patients.
With more than 25 years of experience and over 28,000 neurosurgical procedures, Prof. Sharifi combines operating-theatre skill with a substantial research record — 240+ peer-reviewed publications that keep clinical decisions grounded in evidence.
- Brain tumor & cranial neurosurgery
- Endoscopic pituitary & skull base surgery
- Spinal surgery & minimally invasive techniques
- Second opinions and medical tourism coordination
Experience that patients trust
25+
Years in Neurosurgery
28,000+
Neurosurgical Procedures
240+
Scientific Publications
Locations
🇦🇪 Dubai · City Walk
🇮🇷 Tehran · Tavanir
Brain, spine & pituitary expertise
Comprehensive neurosurgical care — from first consultation through surgery and rehabilitation.
Pituitary Surgery
Endoscopic transsphenoidal removal of pituitary adenomas — no facial scar, typically shorter hospital stay.
Spinal Surgery
Herniated disc, stenosis, scoliosis and spine malformations, microdiscectomy, fusion, and MISS when appropriate.
International Patients
Coordinated care for patients travelling to Tehran or consulting from Dubai and the Gulf — imaging review before travel.
Academic & research
Professor, author, educator
As Professor of Neurosurgery at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Prof. Sharifi trains the next generation of neurosurgeons while contributing to the global literature. His publications cover pituitary and skull base surgery, spinal techniques, and advances in minimally invasive neurosurgery.
Clarity, precision, continuity of care
Depth of experience
Decades of cranial and spinal cases across Iran and the UAE — including complex tumour and deformity work.
Evidence-based decisions
Academic leadership and 240+ papers mean recommendations are tied to current neurosurgical evidence — not trends.
Patient-centred communication
Options explained in plain language. You stay involved in every major decision about your treatment.
Two cities, one standard
Same surgeon in Dubai and Tehran — with English-speaking support for international families.
Clinics in Dubai & Tehran
🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE
City Walk Clinic
+971 50 579 3627
DHA-licensed neurosurgical care for UAE residents and visitors.
🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran
Tavanir Clinic
+98 912 96 46 397
Surgical centre for local patients and medical tourism.
Common questions about Prof. Sharifi
Is Prof. Giv Sharifi the same as Dr Guive Sharifi?
Yes. Prof. Giv Sharifi is also known as Dr Guive Sharifi (and Guive Sharifi). Social profiles such as @dr.guive.sharifi and LinkedIn under Guive Sharifi refer to the same neurosurgeon.
Where does he practice?
City Walk, Dubai (DHA licensed) and Tavanir, Tehran — plus online consultations for imaging review and second opinions.
What conditions does he treat?
Brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, skull base lesions, hydrocephalus, and other complex brain and spine conditions. See brain surgery, spinal surgery, and pituitary surgery.
How can I book a consultation?
Use the free consultation form on this site or WhatsApp. Bring or send MRI/CT scans for a specialist review in Dubai, Tehran, or online.
Where can I see his work and talks?
Browse the photo gallery, video library, blog, and congress archive — or follow him on Instagram and YouTube.
Related pages
Meet Prof. Sharifi — book a free consultation
Dubai, Tehran, or online. Discuss your MRI and treatment options with Dr Guive Sharifi.