Best Neurosurgeons in United Arab Emirates

Dr Ajit Kumar is a Renowned Neurosurgeon with 25+ years of experience.
He is currently working at NMC Speciality Hospital in Al Nahda, Dubai, UAE.
He completed his D.M from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore in 1999.
He afterwards completed a two-year fellowship in movement disorders at the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. • Dr Ajit worked as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore.
He later progressed into a Consultant at Mumbai's Wockhardt Brain and Spine Hospital.
He is currently working as a Senior Consultant - Neurosurgery at NMC, Dubai.
Dr Ajit interests are in Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders, stroke and electrophysiology.
Dr Ajit specialises in are Brain surgery, Clot removal, Aneurysm Repair, Tumor Removal, Deep brain stimulation (DBS), Endovascular procedures, Carotid endarterectomy and Coil embolization.
The Melvin Yahr fellowship, the Silver Jubilee Award for an outstanding candidate in D.M. Neurology, and the UAE Health Authority's General Civil Aviation Authority - Specialist Aeromedical Examiner licence are among Dr Ajit's honours.
Dr Ajit is a life member of the Neurological Society of India and the Indian Academy of Neurology. He has 30 publications, of which 16 are peer-reviewed, indexed, international publications.
He knows – Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and English.

Dr Anantha Guruswamy

Neurologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

11+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

A skilled Neurologist with more than 11 years of expertise, Dr Anantha Guruswamy.
He manages stroke, epilepsy and headaches along with hemi facial spasm, blepharospasm, writer’s cramp, spasticity, and chronic migraine.
He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Academy of Neurology, the Indian Stroke Association, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Neurological Society of India and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Anantha Guruswamy graduated from Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Karnataka, India with an MBBS (2006).
He obtained his MD (2011) from MRMC, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.
He received DM (2015) from VIMS and RC, Bangalore.

Dr. Sarmad Al Fahad

Neurologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4.5 (15 Ratings)

43+ years of experience

Designation: Principal Consultant

Works At: Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Dr. Sarmad Al Fahad is a renowned Neurologist, based in Dubai with extensive 40+ years of experience.
His areas of clinical interest lie in the management of Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Acute, and non-acute Strokes, Headaches & migraines, Parkinson’s disease & Tremor, Movement Disorder, Peripheral Nerve involvement, Neuropathic Pain, Memory Loss, Guillain Barre Syndrome, etc.
Dr. Sarmad has performed more than 20,000+ procedures successfully.
Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.
The known Neurologist is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about Epilepsy.

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Dr Rahul Amunje Mally

Neurosurgeon

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

16+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is an accomplished Neurosurgeon with more than 15 years of expertise.
He holds the record for the most number of aneurysm surgeries in the world as per the Guinness Book of Records.
Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty expertise is in skull base surgeries, pituitary tumours, brain tumours and spine surgeries.
He is a member of the Asian Congress of Neurological Society, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Neurological Society of India and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty graduated from India with an MBBS, MS, MCh and DNB.
He underwent advanced training at Keio University in Tokyo in skull base surgery.

Dr Aju Abraham John

Neurologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda

With +15 years of experience in medicine, Dr Aju Abraham John is a trained Neurologist.
His areas of expertise include Parkinson’s disease and related Movement Disorders, Stroke and Electrophysiology.
He is a member of the Indian Medical Association, the Indian Academy of Neurology, the Oman Neurology Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Aju Abraham John graduated from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore with MBBS.
He obtained his MD (2009) from J.S.S. Medical College, Mysore.
He received DM (2016) from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore.
Dr Aju Abraham John has more than 18 Neurology related publications in peer-reviewed National/International Journals and Presentations to his credit.

Dr Saeid Taghizadeh

Neurologist

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

16+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

Neurologist Dr Saeid Taghizadeh has over 15 years of professional expertise.
Acute Management of Stroke, Headache & Dizziness, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Back Pain, Neck Pain & Movement Disorder and Dementia are his area of specialization.
He is a member of the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Saeid Taghizadeh graduated from the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, Slovakia with an MBBS.
He attained National Board of Neurology (DM) from Slovak University, Slovakia.
He is a Fellow of European board of Neurology (EFNS), Sweden.
Dr Saeid Taghizadeh has completed Specialty Certificate in Neurology from Royal College Of Physician, UK.

Dr Jayakumar Kandammattil Balakrishna

Neurologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

17+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

With over 16 years of expertise, Dr Jayakumar Kandammattil Balakrishna is a knowledgeable Neurologist.
His specialties include Brachial Plexus Injuries, Erb's Palsy, Myelitis, Reye Syndrome, Epilepsy, Encephalitis, Neurosyphilis, Brain Stroke, Meningitis, Brain Cancer, and others.
He is a member of the the Indian Association of Neurologist, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Neurological Society of India and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Jayakumar Kandammattil Balakrishna graduated from Trichur Government Medical College, India with an MBBS.
He obtained his MD from Coimbatore Government Medical College, India.
He received DM from Madurai Government Medical College, India.

Dr. Al Mutasim Bellah Khamees Etaiwi

Neurosurgeon

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

20+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Saudi German Hospital Ajman

Dr. Al Mutasim Bellah Khamees Etaiwi is an accomplished UAE Neurosurgeon with +19 years of clinical experience.
His area of interest is Lumbar laminectomy, Laminotomy, Laminoplasty, Microdiscectomy and Excision of spinal tumours, Cysts and more.
Dr. Al Mutasim Bellah Khamees Etaiwi is a member of the Pan Arab Neurosurgical Society, the Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery and the Emirates Medical Association.
He obtained MBBS from a prestigious university.
He's got F.B.I.M.S. in Neurosurgery from Iraqi Board.
Dr. Al Mutasim Bellah Khamees Etaiwi got an Arab Spine Course Diploma (ASCD).

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Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty

Neurosurgeon

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

21+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is a skilful Neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience.
Microdiscectomy, Kyphoplasty, Craniotomy, Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion, Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber), Brain Tumour Treatment and more are his specializations.
He is a member of the European Board of Neurological Sciences, the Congress of Neurological Sciences, USA, the Association of Surgeons of India, the Neurological Society of India and the Emirates Medical Association.
Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India with an MBBS.
He obtained his MCh from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, India.
He completed a clinical fellowship in skull base and vascular surgery from Fujita University, Japan and has an MBA in Hospital Management.
She did a Fellowship in Laparoscopy from World Laparoscopy Hospital, Delhi, India.
He is an instructor in the ATLS course being conducted by the American College of Surgeons.
Dr Shankar Ayyappan Kutty is the author of several publications and articles.

Dr. Muhammed Chishti

Neurosurgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

38+ years of experience

Designation: Visiting Consultant

Dr. Muhammed Chishti is a renowned and established Neurosurgeon with +35 years of experience in the field.
He has done his MBBS from Dow Medical College University of Karachi, Pakistan. In 1982, he went to UK where he obtained fellowships from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians Glasgow. Here, he completed his training and obtained his Intercollegiate Neurosurgery fellowship from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 1989.
Dr. Chishti is an expert neurosurgeon, known to treat brain tumors, aneurism and AVM, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis with all type of cranial trauma. In spine, he has extensive experience in degenerative spinal disease, spinal tumors, infections and spinal dysraphism.
He has acquired extensive experience in these 30 years, especially during his stint in Pakistan, where he even treated cases from Afghanistan.

Dr. Mounir Haider Haider

Neurosurgeon

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

5.0 (23 Ratings)

33+ years of experience

Designation: Principal Consultant

Works At: Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Mounir Haider Haider is a renowned Neurosurgeon, based in Abu Dhabi with extensive 30+ years of experience.
He has completed his graduation from Mansoura University, Egypt, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Cairo University, Egypt.
Dr. Mounir's area of expertise lies in treating people with trauma to the brain and spine, aneurysms, blocked arteries, chronic low-back pain, birth defects, tumors in the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve issues, etc.
The known Neurosurgeon has participated in various international conferences on Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery held in UK, Spain, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, and UAE. He has both national and international publications under his credit in accredited indexed journals.
He is also involved with Nonprofitable organizations and is passionate about conducting Public and Social Awareness Programs for Early detection of Blocked arteries of the neurological system.

Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo

Neurosurgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

27+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Dr. Nicandro Figueiredo is a leading Spinal Neurosurgeon with +24 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
He holds professional memberships of the, North American Spine Society, the AO Spine (Switzerland), Brazilian Spine and Neurosurgical Society and the UAE Neurosurgical Society among other affiliations.
Dr. Figueiredo completed his medical school from the University of Brasilia, followed by residency at the Base Hospital of Brasilia and PG too. In 1997, he also underwent a post-residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and New York University, in USA. Between 1999-00, he earned fellowships from the Johns Hopkins and the University of Wisconsin Hospital, USA.
He is a reputed neurosurgeon, with expertise to perform spinal surgeries in children and adults, spinal deformity corrections/trauma/percutaneous kyphoplasty/tumours/cysts/infections. Some of the other surgeries he performs are, minimally invasive spinal surgeries, microsurgery, spinal fusion, arthroplasty techniques, spinal neuronavigation and O-arm for 3D intraoperative image acquisition.
Besides his surgical practice, Dr. Figueiredo also pursues his academic interests. He is a Visiting Professor of Neurosurgery for the Medical School and Residency Program of Neurosurgery, at the University of Cuiaba, in Brazil.
Dr. Figueiredo also attends national and international conferences, where he speaks, instructs or is invited as a guest.
Prof. Figueiredo has many published papers and book chapters to his name. He is the Academic Editor of the section of spinal surgery, Journal Medicine®, USA, and a reviewer of many other medical journals.

Dr. Manar Chikh Trab

Endovascular Surgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30+ years of experience

Designation: Principal Consultant

Works At: CMC Dubai

Dr. Manar Chikh Trab is a Vascular Surgeon based in Dubai with extensive 30+ years of experience.
He is a European and German board certified surgeon, with his areas of expertise being treating varicose veins, arterio-venous fistula, spider veins, diabetic foot, aneurysm, leg pain and ulcer, etc.
Dr. Manar is skilled in vascular and endovascular interventions, non-invasive vascular examination, and diagnostic angiography of peripheral arteries.
He did his MD from University of Aleppo, Syria, in 1989 and obtained specialist certifications in General Surgery in 1996 and Vascular Surgery in 1998 from German Board.
Dr. Manar has both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
He is also actively invited to scientific sessions, conferences, meetings, worldwide seminars to talk about laser treatment of spider varicose veins.
Dr. Manar is a member of the German Vascular Society, European Endoscopic Surgeon Society, Gulf Vascular Surgeon Society, Arab Vascular Society, and Syrian Association of Angiology & Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Georgios Kapsas

Neuro Intervention Radiologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

19+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Dr. Georgios Kapsas is a Neuroradiologist having more than 18 years of experience.
His expertise lies in advanced imaging of the central nervous system, with considerable experience in imaging of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, neuro-degenerative disease, neuro-ophthalmological disorders, and inner ear pathology.
He specializes in head and neck radiology.
Dr. Kapsas earned his MD and MSc in Medical Informatics and Imaging from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
He completed his residency in General Radiology at Busy University Hospitals in Greece and Italy.
He completed his Neuroradiology and Head and Neck Radiology fellowship at the Erasmus University Medical Centre in the Netherlands.
After following the European Society of Neuroradiology’s complete curriculum and completing the final examination, he was awarded the European Diploma in Neuroradiology in 2016.
He has multiple publications in eminent international journals and has been a reviewer for the ePOS section of the European Congress of Radiology for multiple consecutive years.

Dr. Hussein Nasser Matlik

Paediatric Neurologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

4.4 (13 Ratings)

38+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi

Dr. Hussein Nasser Matlik is a Pediatric Neurologist with extensive 35+ years of experience.
He has completed his graduation from Mosul University, Iraq, followed by Diploma in Child Health from the Arab Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Nasser is a member of the Royal College of Pediatric and Child Health, UK, and the British pediatric neurology association.
He was awarded Fellowship from the Royal College of Pediatric and Child Health, UK, and achieved the European training advisory Board in pediatric neurology.
To date, he has worked in some of eminent institutes such as Maternity and Children’s hospital, Kindy Medical College, Baghdad University, Private hospital in Abu Dhabi as a Pediatric Specialist.
His areas of expertise lie in EEG reporting, Epilepsy Management, Spasticity Management, Headache & migraines, Dyslexia, Speech Delay, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome & children of Special Needs, Hydrocephalus & craniosynostosis.
Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.