Neurologist ·
NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah , Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
50 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic
Dr. Harith Husni Najib Hamdan is an acclaimed medical professional at the Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah, UAE. He has 35+ years of medical experience and he specializes in the field of neuroscience. Dr. Hamdan completed his MBChB in General Surgery and Medicine from the College of Medicine at the University of Baghdad, Iraq then he pursued his postgraduate course in Clinical Neurology at the Institute of Neurology in London, UK and also got his Diploma in Clinical Neurology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of London, UK.
Dr. Hamdan started his professional career as a Specialist Senior Registrar Neurologist at Rashid Hospital in Dubai, before joining Al Zahra Hospital Sharjah. He is an esteemed member of the Emirates Medical Association and the Emirates Neurology Society. He is amongst the most experienced and pristine neurologists in the United Arab Emirates.
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. Harith Husni Najib Hamdan 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.
You must see a neurologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of the brain and nervous system conditions.:
People who have problems with their senses may also see a Neurologist because sensory dysfunction can be caused by disorders of the nervous system.
If you wish to seek consultation from doctor Harith Husni Najib Hamdan, 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.
The list of popular procedures that Dr Harith Husni Najib Hamdan performs is given below::
The condition of the patient is accessed completely by the doctor before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety.
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A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating the diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, is called a neurologist. They have to complete compulsory training after becoming a doctor, to have expertise in their specialization area. Due to complex nature of the nervous system, neurologists mainly focus on treating some populations of people with specific neurological diseases. After completing their residency training, neurologists spend a few years in fellowship programs where they get experience in their subspecialty. Neurologists perform a wide range of different tests and procedures to diagnose as well as treat neurological conditions.
Neurologists perform a set of diagnostic tests to confirm the underlying conditions. Based on the test results, the neurologist proceeds with the right treatment. Some of the screening tests required before and during a consultation with a neurologist are:
A neurologist might suggest some more tests as listed below:
You need to visit a neurologist if you show any of the following signs:
Chronic headaches: If you suffer from migraine headaches, you need to consult a neurologist, especially when the signs are related to neurological deficits.
Chronic pain: In case of severe pain, your primary care doctor will refer you to a neurologist who will find out if there are some other underlying conditions for the symptoms.
Dizziness: If you experience vertigo or have difficulty maintain your balance, you should immediately see a neurologist as these can happen due to some serious conditions.
Numbness or tingling Numbness is usually experienced on one side of the body and can lead to a stroke.
Movement problems If you experience difficulty in shuffling your feet or feel tremors, see a neurologist.
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