Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mohamed A. Elzoghby is an acclaimed Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, with 22 years of surgical experience.

He specializes in microsurgical brain tumor resection, minimally invasive spine surgery, microdiscectomy, and cranial neuro-trauma.

Holding MSc and Doctorate (MD) degrees in Neurosurgery, Dr. Elzoghby delivers state-of-the-art neurological surgical interventions.

Dr. Mohamed Almoataz is a distinguished Specialist Neurologist at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, bringing over 18 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in advanced clinical management and preventive therapy for chronic migraine and complex headache syndromes; acute stroke management, neurovascular risk evaluation, and comprehensive post-stroke rehabilitation.

Holding prestigious credentials including Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN), Dr. Almoataz is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

Dr. Mohamed Salah Ahmed Gamea is a skilled Specialist Neurologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 11 years of clinical practice in adult neurology.

He specializes in acute stroke management, epilepsy, headaches and migraines, Parkinson's disease, and neuro-electrophysiology (EEG/EMG).

Holding advanced postgraduate neurology qualifications, Dr. Gamea provides precise neuro-diagnostic evaluations and targeted therapies.

Dr. Mohammad Jawad Naushahi is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon with over 15 years of practice in the UK, Australia, Bahrain, and the UAE. He specialises in brain and spine surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, and peripheral nerve surgery. 

Dr. Naushahi combines advanced surgical techniques with modern technology, including neuro-navigation and minimally invasive procedures, to provide safe and effective treatment. Alongside his clinical practice, he is actively involved in medical research, clinical trials, and the training of future neurosurgeons.

Why Choose Dr. Mohammad Jawad Naushahi?

• Over 15 years of experience: Extensive expertise in treating complex brain, spine, and nerve disorders in both adults and children.
• Expert in functional neurosurgery: Holds a PhD in Functional Neurosurgery (Deep Brain Stimulation) from Imperial College London, with expertise in treating movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease.
• International training: Completed advanced paediatric neurosurgery fellowship training in Australia and specialist neurosurgical training at leading institutions in Cambridge, Oxford, London, and Edinburgh.
• Research and academic leader: Serves as the Chief Investigator for the UK's BT4BT clinical trial and actively contributes to neurosurgical research and medical education.
• Patient-centred care: Uses minimally invasive techniques and advanced neuro-navigation technology to improve surgical precision, safety, and recovery.

Dr. Mohammed Halawani is a premier Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with two decades of surgical excellence.

He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, microdiscectomy, spinal decompression, cranial tumor resections, and spinal trauma stabilization.

Holding French and European neurosurgical credentials, Dr. Halawani restores spinal mobility and protects neural structures with microsurgical precision.

• Dr. Naseem Palakkuzhiyil is a Neurology Specialist in Dubai, UAE.
• He has extensive experience in the field of Neurology and specializes in diagnosing and treating Stroke, Headache, Epilepsy, and Movement disorders including Parkinsonism, and Dementia.
• He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode followed by MD in General Medicine and DM in Neurology from Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala.
• He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association.
• He has served as a Neurologist at Iqra Hospital, Kozhikode, and Senior Resident Neurologist at Government Medical College, Kozhikode.

Dr. Noha Abdelwahed is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurologist at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, with 20 years of clinical expertise.

She specializes in stroke management, epilepsy, chronic migraine, Parkinson's disease, and peripheral neuropathies.

Holding doctorate credentials in neurology, Dr. Abdelwahed provides meticulous, evidence-based neurological care.

Dr. Sagar Kawale is an accomplished Specialist Neurologist at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah, bringing 11 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in stroke management, epilepsy, refractory headaches, neuropathy, and movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Holding DM Neurology credentials, Dr. Kawale delivers cutting-edge, patient-centered neurological evaluations and treatments.

Dr. Saud Alzahrani is Head of Department and Consultant Neurosurgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with 15 years of surgical leadership.

He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spinal reconstructions, peripheral nerve surgery, and interventional pain management.

A Canadian board-certified Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Dr. Alzahrani delivers advanced neurosurgical care.

Dr. Seung Heon Yang is a distinguished Consultant Spine Neurosurgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with over 15 years of neurosurgical experience.

He specializes in biportal endoscopic spine surgery, minimally invasive microdiscectomy, spinal decompression, and adult deformity correction.

Trained at Seoul National University Hospital, Dr. Yang has performed more than 1,300 major spinal surgeries with outstanding clinical outcomes.

• Dr. Shadi Sharifi is a specialist in neurology having more than 15 years of expertise.
• Services provided by her includes Headaches and Migraines, Epilepsy, Vertigo and dizziness, Peripheral nerve diseases and all type of neuromuscular disease, etc.
• She graduated from the faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Claude Bernard University, Lyon-France. 
• She pursued her post-graduate position in Neurophysiology and Sleep Medicine at INSERM U480, France.
• She practiced across all aspects of Neurological cases and extensively in the field of Sleep Medicine and related disorders. 
• She is considered a regional expert in sleep and related diseases and she regularly counsels on these subjects.
• Dr. Shadi Sharifi is fluent in English, French, Persian & Italian, and Arabic.

• Dr. Suhail Abdulla Mohammad Alruknl is a neurologist having more than 10 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes acute stroke intervention and Headache.
• Dr. Al-Rukn, graduated from Faculty of Medicine, UAE University.
• He did his neurology postgraduate studies at Montreal Neurology Institute, McGill University, Canada. 
• He pursed his Fellowship in Cerebrovascular disease and Stroke at Montreal General Hospital, Canada. 
• He is interested in Acute Stroke intervention and Cerebral -imaging. 
• Dr. Al-Rukn is the Founder and Coordinator of the GCC Stroke Group and the MENA Stroke Group.
• Dr. Suhail Abdulla Mohammad Alruknl is fluent in English.