MD, MRCP (UK), FRCPC, CSCN
Head of Neurology Department,
Consultant Adult Neurologist,
Neuromuscular & Emg Specialist
Neuroscience Center, Khoula Hospital
Muscat, Oman
Dr. Abdullah Al Salti graduated from Sultan Qaboos University in 2002.
He obtained membership of royal college of physician MRCP UK in 2006 and completed his neurology residency program at McGill University from 2008-2013.
He has obtained his FRCPC in neurology in 2013 and has completed Fellowship in Neuromuscular and EMG at McGill university in 2014.
Dr. Al Salti is a member of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (CSCN in EMG) since 2014 and at present he is working as a senior consultant neurologist neuromuscular & EMG specialist.
He is also a member of the scientific education committee internal medicine program Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) and head of neurology department at Neuroscience Center at Khoula Hospital Muscat.
Neurologist and Headache Specialist
King Saud University Medical City
Head, Saudi Headache Chapter
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Abdulrazaq Albilali is a highly accomplished medical professional with a diverse background. He completed his undergraduate certificate at King Saud University in 2009 and earned a Master’s degree in Experimental Medicine (MSc) from the same university in 2014. In 2017, he completed his residency training in Neurology at the University of British Columbia, followed by a fellowship in Headache Medicine at the university’s multidisciplinary headache clinic in 2019. Dr. Albilali also holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration (MHA) from the University of British Columbia, obtained in 2019. He has held prestigious positions as the head of the Neurology unit at King Saud University Medical City and College of Medicine (2021-2023) and as the head of the Saudi Headache Chapter (2020-present).
Vice President of EMINS
Consultant & Head of Neurology Department
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Abubaker Almadani is a Consultant Neurologist and Neuromuscular Specialist at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, UAE. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada and holds a neuromuscular subspecialty fellowship from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Abubaker has extensive experience in treating neuromuscular disorders and has published numerous articles on various topics. He is also founder of headache multidicplinary service in Dubai health. He is also a renowned speaker at regional and international neurology conferences. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Abubaker is also actively involved in research and teaching. He is the Vice President of the Emirates Neurology Society and is currently working on establishing a comprehensive neuroscience center in the UAE.
Consultant Neurologist and Neurosonologist
Head of Neurology Department
Mediclinic City Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Terruzzi is currently the Head of Neurology Department at Mediclinic City Hospital, and Clinical Lead and Head of Mediclinic Comprehensive Stroke Center at City Hospital, in Dubai (UAE).
Dr. Terruzzi graduated from, and underwent Specialist training in Neurology, at the University of Medicine and Surgery of MilanoBicocca in Italy, where he also obtained a 2nd level Master Degree in Cerebrovascular Diseases.
He was working at the Neuroscience Department of Manzoni Hospital as a Stroke Neurologist, where he was the former Director of the Headache Center, before moving to Dubai in 2017 as Consultant Neurologist.
He is also a well trained Neuro-sonologist, expert in ultrasound doppler investigation of the carotid and vertebral arteries and transcranial eco-colour doppler.
Since 2019 he collaborates with the Mohamed Bin Rashid University as Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor. Dr. Terruzzi’s primary interests are the diagnosis and treatment of headaches and cerebrovascular disorders.
Consultant Neurologist
Chief of Neurology Division
Tawam and STMC Hospitals
Al Ain, UAE
Dr. Ali Hassan Is a consultant and chief of neurology division of Tawam and STMC hospitals. After getting is MBBCH from Assiut university and has a 4-year Residency of neurology and psychiatry Assiut university hospital 1999-2003 ended by getting his master degree. He had his training in one of the biggest neurology divisions in Egypt and middle east when the neurology department had more than 120 beds during his training and had attached neurophysiology lab and all dictated neuroimaging service were available. And he completed his Medical Doctorate degree from Al Azahar university in 2010 (Role if inflammatory markers in Acute ischemic stroke when he was looking for the role of interleukins and neopterin in acute ischemic stroke pathogenesis). He joined Al Ain hospital in 2011 when he was a member of the stroke program who led the stroke service in Al Ain service to be one of the most important stroke centers in UAE, (Al Ain stroke unite is the first stroke unit founded in all over UAE in November 2007).
Dr Ali was a member of the stroke team who getting the first Stroke international certification in Abu Dhabi in 2016 when, Al Ain stroke unit was certified by German Stroke association as a comprehensive stroke unit and then followed by JCIA.
Dr Ali Joined Tawam hospital in the last quarter of 2017 when he continued his journey of success and attributed to the success of neurology division.
He established the first dictated botox clinics in all SEHA facilities and currently he had 2 dictated botox clinic weekly which is the busiest therapeutic botox clinic in UAE currently.
He developed the stroke program with the team after Al Ain hospital was announced as a covid center in 2020. He became a chief of service in 2021 and he developed the stroke program which has been accredited as comprehensive stroke center from American heart association (AHA) in December 2023.
Dr Ali Hassan initiated and conducted the first Tawam international neurology conference in 2023. He is a speaker and chairpersons in many of the local and regional conferences in Gulf.
Dr Ali Hassan is the president and he initiated Al Ain neurology conference with its first session in January 2024
Dr Ali Hassan has a special training in epilepsy and EEG in Cleveland medical university hospital-Case Western university –Ohio, USA.
Since he joined and lead the neurology division, neurology department become a site of many regional studies and currently he is a part of 3 international studies which included other sites like USA, Europe and Japan. He has more than 35 publications include many posters in an international conference, local conferences, and many publications in the international recognized peer review journals as well.
Dr Hassan is a trainer in many local and regional conferences for botox injections and he led many workshops for training other neurologist in the region.
Dr Hassan awarded as the best faculty of internal medicine teaching staff in 2023. Also, he awarded as a quality champion in 2023 in Tawam hospital.
Consultant Neurologist
Assistant Professor
MBRU, Private Practice
Dubai, UAE
Dr Deeb M Kayed is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology with qualifications in Adult Neurology (1997) & Clinical Neurophysiology (1999). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a Founding Member of the Emirates Neurology Society. He is Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at MBRU School of Medicine. Dr Kayed is in private practice in Dubai at The Integrated Rheumatology & Arthritis Center (IRAC) and The Mediclinic City Hospital (MCIT). His primary interest is in general neurology and the management of patients with headache disorders.
Professor of Neurology
Consultant Neurologist
Fakeeh University Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Krieger is a very experienced neurologist with special interests in cerebrovascular disease, stroke, headache, neuromuscular and movement disorders, neuroimmunology, brain plasticity and interventional rehabilitation procedures.
Prior to moving to Dubai he was Professor of Neurology and Chairman of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark and was Associate Professor of Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for 10 years until 2008. He continues to hold an adjunct professorship at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. Krieger studied in Germany and then undertook his Fellowship in Neurocritical Care from Tufts University in Boston, USA. He held several academic positions at UT Houston and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio. He is a Fellow of the European Stroke Organization and a Fellow of the American Heart Association and remains actively involved in clinical research and teaching.
Consultant Neurologist
Head of Neurology Department
Al Kuwaiti Hospital
Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Devdutt Nayak Kotekar is a senior consultant neurologist and Head of Department of Neurology and Medicine at Al Kuwaiti Hospital EHS Sharjah. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Neurology and examiner at medical college University of Sharjah.
He has Diploma in Tropical Medicine from Liverpool. MRCP from Dublin Ireland .Fellow Royal College of Physicians Glasgow. Fellow American Academy of Neurology.
He is Deputy to Technical Director and Head of Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee at Kuwait Hospital Also a Member of organ donation committee and stroke committee for stroke code in Emirates Health Services. He Started the first Migraine clinic serving the northern emirates under umbrella of Emirates Health Services.
His research has focused on migraine headaches, multiple sclerosis, dementia and Epilepsy with many publications last year.
Dr Kotekar has been honored by the EHS and awarded for his long standing work in the field of neurology and its licensing board He has served on the Advisory Board of many neurological disorders and their medications before launch.
He is Founding member of Emirates Neurology society and served before in its scientific committee. He is Long standing member of Movement disorder society, and Emirati League against epilepsy He also started multiple sclerosis patient group in Sharjah and conducted its various activities for past 15 yrs.
Consultant Neurocognitive Geriatrician
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. Ibrahim is clinical assistant professor and American trained board-certified consultant Neurocognitive Geriatrician at Neurological institute at clinic Abu Dhabi
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, she was working in the US as consultant Neuroconitive geriatrician and clinical professor at Rochester Regional Health Geriatric on Geriatric Consult service with busy Dementia &delirium consult practice with diverse aging brain related memory disorders,delirium, dementia and Geriatric Polypharmacy
Dr. Ibrahim is trained at Cleveland Clinic Ohio main campus in the US under tutelage of Dr. Robert Palmer, concept originator of acute care for elderly (ACE ) unit, which is now an international recognized model of hospital care for geriatric syndromes . She is a Pioneer in the field of geriatric care in UAE, having implemented the first delirium mobile acute care for elderly (MACE) program) of its kind in the region.
Dr. Ibrahim has more than 25 year extensive experience in aging brain. She conducted more than 2000 Neurocognitive batteries and was proactive in implementing the first EMR based cognitive and functional screening tools in the UAE to preemptively detect and treat memory disorders at earlier stages
Being an academic lead Physician at the geriatric fellowship steering committee, in NY, she helped kicking off the first Geriatric fellowship program and devised didactic curriculum for Neurocognitive disorders and delirium.
Career Highlights : She has served in multiple leadership,academic and quality roles such as:
-Physician Advisory Group, American College of physician (Physician Leadership Academy) Capstone project
-Member of Alzheimer’s Association
-Member of American Geriatric Society
-Clinical Assistant Professor Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Erie, PA, USA
-Assistant Professor Case Western Reserve Lerner Research Center Cleveland,Ohio, USA
-International keynote speaker in the US and Europe for neuro cognitive disorders and abstract review committee
-Member Geriatric Fellowship steering committee, Rochester Regional Health NY, USA
-Member, Geriatric Fellowship Competency committee, Rochester Regional Health NY, USA
-Member of Geriatric Fellowship program Geriatric Fellowship Rochester Regional health NY, USA
-Physician Lead, Ortho geriatric delirium Task force,Rochester General hospital NY, USA
-Quality Officer Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
-Academic Lead Medical Subspecialty Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
-Subject Matter Examiner Geriatric Licensure Exams Department of Health Abu Dhabi, UAE
-Perioperative committee Physician Lead Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
-Lead Physician Mobile Acute Care for Elderly (MACE) Geriatric Program, Zayed Military Hospital, UAE
Consultant Neurologist
Rashid Hospital
Professor of Neurology
Dubai Medical College
Dubai, UAE
Prof. Jihad Inshasi is a Consultant Neurologist at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC), and a Professor of Neurology at Dubai Medical College (DMCG). He developed and currently directs the Multiple Sclerosis and the Dystonia Clinics at Rashid Hospital/DAHC
Prof. Inshasi is the Head of the Scientific Committee and a Founding and Ex-Board Member of the Emirates Neurology Society (EMINS/EMA). With the EMINS Board Members, he has organized numerous neurology meetings, particularly in the field of multiple sclerosis. He is founding and executive board member of the MENACTRIMS. He is also a Founding Member, and ex-President of the Emirates League against Epilepsy (ILAE). He is a member of the medical advisory committee of the recently established National MS Society (NMSS).
Prof. Inshasi is a member of several local, regional, and international associations, societies and advisory boards committees. He is a member and Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) and a member and Fellow of the European Academy of neurology (FEAN)
Prof. Inshasi has authored and co-authored many scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals. He has participated as principle and leading investigator in phase 2, 3 & 4 drug trials and has conducted an array of research projects in the field of multiple sclerosis.
Consultant Neurologist
Mediclinic Parkview Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Mona Thakre is a well experienced Neurologist with more than 20 years of experience to her credit in UAE and India. She had her basic MBBS and MD in medicine from Nagpur University, India and DM and DNB in Neurology from Bombay Hospital, Mumbai University, India. She has completed her Speciality Certificate in Neurology from Royal college of Physicians (UK) and is a Fellow of American Academy of Neurology(FAAN).
She has worked in Government hospital Rashid hospital as Senior Specialist for 10 years and since last 7 years as Consultant and Head of Neuroscience department at Al Zahra Hospital which is a tertiary care hospital in Dubai. She is the elected Board member of Emirates Neurology Society. Her areas of interest: Multiple Sclerosis, Headache, Stroke, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders. She is an active researcher and has numerous presentations in local and international conferences. She has published numerous papers in peer reviewed journals.
Consultant Neurologist
University Hospital Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Muaz Elsayed graduated from university of Khartoum and did an MD internal medicine followed by four year specialty training in neurology at the national center for neurological sciences in Khartoum. Then he got his Master degree in clinical neurology from university college of London Queen Square UK.
He founded the neurology department in OTH 2010, has 30 published papers in international and local journals in the field of epilepsy and general neurology.
He is a founder member of local Neurology MD degree in Sudan, An active member of Neurology Training Board SMSB, an editorial Board member and Reviewer in SJMS Sudan Journal Medical Silences. Supervised many MD and Master Degree thesis projects and shares community volunteer services and awareness.
Previously held the positions of the General Secretary and president elect the of Sudanese Neurosciences Society, Vice dean, member of accreditation committee for faculty of medicine, Neurology MD secretary, Head of national MD exam committee for 4 years, Currently the HOD of Neurology Alqassimi hospital EHS Emirates Health Services.
A clinician, a trainer and researcher.
Consultant Neurologist
Al Qassimi Hospital
Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Pournamy Sarathchandran is presently working as a Consultant Neurologist at Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah. She previously worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, SrichitraThirunal institute, India
She did her M.D. in General Medicine from JIPMER in 2009 and D.M. in Neurology from Srichitra Thirunal institute of medical sciences and technology in 2012
She was endowed with gold medals for medicine and neurology during her residency.
She has presented research papers and posters in various national and international conferences and has publications in international journals.
Specialist Registrar
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Salama Karmastaji, a committed Neurologist and Neuromuscular Specialist at the Neurology Department of Rashid Hospital. With the successful completion of a Clinical Fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorders, I bring expertise in diagnosing and managing these conditions. In my current role as a Neurologist, my dedication extends to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients. Additionally, I proudly serve as core faculty in the Neurology Residency Program at Rashid Hospital, actively contributing to the education and mentorship of aspiring neurologists. This multifaceted role reflects my passion for clinical excellence and dedication to shaping the future of neurology professionals.
Consultant, Vascular Neurology and
Neurointerventional Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr Seby John is Consultant, Vascular Neurologist and Neurointerventional Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
He is currently Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, USA and Khalifa University College of Medicine, UAE.
Dr John has extensive experience in the medical and interventional management of cerebrovascular diseases.
He is an active researcher and has been an investigator in numerous international cerebrovascular clinical trials.
He has to his credit, more than 75 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of stroke and neurointerventional surgery.
He is board of directors of MENA-SINO (Middle East North Africa Stroke and interventional Neurotherapies Organization) and the UAE Vascular Neurology Chair for Mission Thrombectomy 2020+.
He is an active reviewer for multiple journals, and is on the editorial board of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery.
Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs
Associate Professor and Consultant Neurologist
Academic Officer of the Saudi MS Chapter
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Seraj Makkawi obtained his bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery in 2009 from Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He completed his residency training in Adult Neurology in 2016, a Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Fellowship in 2017, a Neurophysiology Fellowship in 2018, and a Master’s Degree in Medical Education in 2018 from the University of Calgary, Canada. Dr. Makkawi is duly certified in Adult Neurology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2016) and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2017). He worked as a Locum Neurologist and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Calgary in Canada from 2018 to 2019. He was appointed in 2019 as an Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Then, he was promoted to Associate Professor of Neurology in 2023. Also, he was appointed as a Consultant Neurologist at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard-Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was the Residency Training Program Director of Adult Neurology at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 2020 to 2023. He has been the Neurosciences and Vision Block Coordinator for Undergraduate Students since 2020 and the Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs since 2021 at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also, he has been serving as the Academic Officer of the Saudi Multiple Sclerosis Chapter since 2020. He has multiple publications in the felid of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology.
Specialist Neurologist
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Shaista Siddiqi is working as a Specialist Registrar in Department of Neurology in Rashid Hospital Dubai since July 5, 2015. Before joining the Rashid Hospital, she worked as Consultant Neurologist in Department of Medicine at Memon Medical Institute Hospital,
Karachi and Assistant Professor and Consultant Neurologist in Department of Medicine, Jinnah Medical College Hospital, Karachi. She has achieved Neurovascular fellowship from Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi and completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan in 2000.
She has also Served as reviewer for BMC case reports, Neuroepidemiology, European journal of Neurology, Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice and PJNS. Dr. Shaista has published several studies, scientific posters and platform presentation in her career.
Consultant Neurologist, Rashid Hospital
Professor, Dubai Medical College
President of Emirates Neurology Society, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Alrukn received his degree in medicine from UAE university. He underwent his neurology residency at the University of McGill, and subsequently obtain the neurology certification from the Royal Collage of Physicians & Surgeon (Canada). He then completed a fellowship in Cerebrovascular disease and Stroke at Montreal General Hospital, Canada. he currently serves as a head of Stroke Center at Rashid Hospital, Dubai.
Dr. Alrukn’ s field of interest are principally directed towards the acute stroke management, stroke unit establishing and post stroke rehabilitation. He established the 1st certified stroke unit in UAE. Dr. Al rukn is a local and international speakers in stroke field, and had many publications in this area. Currently he is the President of MENA Stroke Organization. In 2019, Dr. Alrukn became the President of World Congress of Neurology, and is the currently the President of Emirates Neurology Society.
Dr. Alrukn is the Founder and the chairman of the Neurology Residency Program in Dubai, since 2013. Also, he is the Chairman of the Dubai Scientific & Research Ethical Committee.
Dr. Alrukn has an interest in Headache management & Movement disorders, and he is running the movement disorder clinic at Rashid hospital. He currently sits on the executive boards of various scientific associations, steering committee and advisory boards, mainly in stroke & headache.
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Associate Professor Medical College
University Hospital Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Suzan Noori is a senior consultant neurologist at University Hospital –sharjah (UHS) & assistant professor in the medical college of university of Sharjah. She has obtained MBBS (University of Khartoum); Clinical MD in Medicine (University of Khartoum). She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physician of Edinburgh (FRCP Edn.); a fellow of the Royal College of Physician of Glasgow (FRCP Glasg.)& Member of American Academy of Neurology (MAAN). Dr. Noori holds conjoint academic responsibilities in the Medical College – university of Sharjah, and an active member in the research group at the university. She also has obtained post graduate degree in the management of multiple sclerosis from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Her Key professional skills and activities include: Botulinum toxin Injections for chronic migraine & Therapeutic Botox for Dystonia and treatment of Spasticity), Intrathecal Baclofen pump refilling and programming for treatment of spasticity. Dr. Noori is a pioneer in using Botox for chronic migraine in UAE. She runs Botox training workshops locally & regionally.
She is a member of many professional bodies locally; regionally and internationally as well as a member of many quality committees and task forces. She is one of the main founders, and currently; the head of the scientific committee of UAE MS support group. She has been actively involved in different meetings & forums as well as in the media and had coordinated regular campaigns for raising awareness for MS in her community.
Director of the Neuosience Centre
Consultant & Lead Neurology
King’s College Hospital London
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Vittorio Iantorno is the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Director of the Neuroscience Centre, Consultant and Lead Neurology at King`s College Hospital (KCH) London Dubai in UAE. He also served as the Clinical Director of Medicine for the first 18 months since KCH opened its doors in Dubai Hills. He is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at University of Sharjah and he brings with him over 20 years of European experience in the field.
He completed all his studies in Rome (Italy) obtaining his Medical Degree in Medicine & Surgery then later qualifying as Italian Board of Neurology. He then moved to UK in 2001. For many years he was the Clinical Lead in Neurology/Head of Neurology Department in one of the largest Foundation Trusts in United Kingdom (Heart of England NHS Trust), a general, specialized and community care Hospital. He also acted as Chairperson of the local Parkinson’s Disease Operational Group. Dr Iantorno worked in various NHS Hospitals in UK including East Kent NHS Trust & King’s College Hospital in London (UK), Royal Free Hospital in London & Hertfordshire NHS Trust before moving for over a decade in the West Midlands to Heart of England NHS Trust. He moved to Dubai in 2015 bringing also with him over 10 years of invaluable experience in the Private Practice in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Iantorno’s clinical skills have always been regarded – by peer Colleagues and all patients – of very high clinical standards in the management of neurological diseases, assessing, investigating and treating neurological patients presenting with the whole spectrum of acute and chronic neurological conditions. Dr Iantorno believes in a patient-centered care focusing on the patient and the individual’s health care needs. The goal is to empower patients to become active participants in their care and not only to treat the disease, but a holistic approach to the patient who has the disease.
Senior Neurology Specialist
Rashid Hospital
Dubai, UAE
Dr. Yasmine Kamal is an Egyptian Neurologist. She graduated from Cairo University, Kaser Al Aini medical school in 2000. She had her Neurology residency from 2001 to 2005.
She acquired M.Sc degree in Neuropsychiatry in 2004. She became assistant lecturer of Neurology in Cairo University from 2005 to 2011. She acquired her M.D in Neurology from Cairo University in 2011. She became Neurology lecturer at Cairo University in 2011.
She has been working in Rashid Hospital since 2014 and currently she is lecturer of Neurology at Dubai Medical College. Dr. Yasmine also has a special interest in Demyelinating Diseases.