Where does Dr. Shahzad Maqbool practice?

Dr. Shahzad Maqbool practices at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi

What is the specialty of Dr. Shahzad Maqbool?

Dr. Shahzad Maqbool specialty is Neurosurgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Shahzad Maqbool?

Dr. Shahzad Maqbool is Neurosurgeon with 20 years of experience.

What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

Dr. Shahzad Maqbool, Neurosurgeon in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Appointment

About Dr. Shahzad Maqbool

Dr. Shahzad Maqbool is a renowned Neurosurgeon with extensive 20+ years of experience.
He specializes in the treatment of Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Temporal Lobectomy, Lesionectomy, Hemispherectomy, Corpus Callosotomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Multiple Subpial Transections MST, Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment and VNS implantations.
He has completed his graduation from Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore Pakistan, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Government Degree College, Sheikhupura Pakistan.
Dr. Maqbool has worked earlier at the well-known Mayo Hospital, Lahore Pakistan, the largest hospital in Pakistan then worked as a Medical officer in Rural Health Centre, Pakistan in 1991. Later in 1992, he performed as a Senior Resident Medical Officer in Kitwe Central Hospital, Zambia. He then continued his medical career in South Africa in Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Kimberley Hospital Complex.
Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals. He has also joined several local and international workshops and congresses held in South Africa, the USA, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, KSA.