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Neurologist
Dubai, United Arab Emirates15 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Areen Said has more than 11 years of experience as a neurologist. He went onto complete his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) from the University of Jordan School of Medicine in Amman. Dr. Areen Said completed his neurology residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Centre, USA. After this, he went onto join the University of Maryland School of Medicine- Maryland Centre for Multiple Sclerosis for his Multiple Sclerosis fellowship. Dr. Areen Said also completed his MD (Doctor of Medicine).
Dr. Areen Said has a keen interest in headaches, migraines, epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, neck and back pain, movement disorders, inflammatory diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, memory loss, Parkinson's, and brain tumour. The procedures which he follows include electromyography, nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, EEG, and botulinum toxin injections in movement disorders and spasticity. He is presently working as a neurologist in the American Hospital, Dubai, UAE. After completing his fellowship Dr. Areen Said worked in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA where he provided a vast diversity of adult-patient neurology care. Dr. Areen Said is invited to deliver lectures on neurology on many international and national platforms.
Neurologists are doctors who are trained in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain and nervous system. Since neurology deals with the brain and nervous system, there are several conditions that neurologists could diagnose and treat. Many of these neurologists study a certain subset of neurology once they finish their training. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Areen Said treats are:
The neurologist evaluates the condition of patients completely to know the reason of the illness. The neurological disorders are either cancers (benign, malignant) or infections (caused by fungus, virus, bacteria). The risk of developing these diseases increases with age.
If you have any of the below-listed symptoms, your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist.:
Besides the above symptoms, if a person experiences issues with their senses like touch, smell, and touch, they should consult a Neurologist, as disorders of the nervous system can also cause sensory dysfunction.
If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Areen Said, you can visit him between 10 am and 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Always call the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Areen Said performs are::
The doctor completely evaluates the condition of the patient before performing any procedure. The neurologist has reported a high success rate in performing various procedures with high precision and accuracy. The doctor also holds a rich experience in handling complex cases with ease. The specialist is proficient in using the latest techniques to perform the procedures and ensures that the patient recovers quickly.
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A neurologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. This could include muscle diseases as well as disorders that affect thinking and behavior. A neurologist has completed specialist training after becoming a doctor. Neurologists enroll in a fellowship program to have deep experience in their specialty area because they are responsible for diagnosing and treating the complex conditions of the nervous system. Neurologists perform a wide range of different tests and procedures to diagnose as well as treat neurological conditions.
Diagnostic tests and procedures are important tools that help doctors confirm and rule out neurological disorders or other medical conditions. Neurologists perform the below-given tests to confirm a condition(s) of the nervous system::
Some additional tests required for the diagnosis of neurological disorders are:
Here are some reasons to see a neurologist:
Neuropathic pain: Neuropathic pain happens when the nerves are damaged due to injury or disease. Diabetes can sometimes cause such nerve damage. Pain may be acute.
Migraines: Frequent and acute headaches are the most common reason to see a neurologist.
Seizures: Seizures are a type of disturbances in the brain. They can lead to strange sensations, loss of consciousness, and uncontrolled movements.
Brain or spinal cord injury: Car accident, fall, and sports injury could harm your brain or the spinal cord. Brain injuries can also cause headaches, loss of consciousness, dizziness, and seizures.