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Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim

Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim

Neurosurgeon ·
, London, United Kingdom

26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic

Book a video consultation with Ahmed Ibrahim for Neurosurgeon, from USD 645. Receive a signed report within 24 hours or a full refund if unavailable.

About Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim

  • Dr Ibrahim undertook a travelling fellowship to premier spinal centres in the USA to complement his training.
  • He has established advanced minimally invasive surgery for complex spinal procedures in both his NHS and private practice.
  • Dr Ibrahim is an active academic with a PhD in neurosciences and currently co-leads a research programme on the use of stem cells for spinal cord injury and neurological dysfunction.
  • He has received numerous prestigious awards, including honours from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons / American Association of Neurological Surgeons, as well as the North American Cervical Spine Research Society.
  • He won scholarships from the Royal College of England and HCA in recognition of his achievements.
  • Dr Ibrahim is engaged in training and education, serving as the educational supervisor for higher neurosurgical training.
  • He is the assigned educational supervisor for neurosurgery at the School of Surgery and Queen's Hospital.

Conditions treated by Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim

  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Herniated or slipped discs
  • Degenerative spinal diseases (spinal stenosis, spondylosis)
  • Spinal deformities (scoliosis, kyphosis)
  • Spinal tumours
  • Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders
  • Neurological dysfunction related to the spine
  • Complex spinal trauma
  • Minimally invasive spinal conditions

Area of Interest

  • Minimally invasive/keyhole spinal surgery
  • Back and leg pain (or sciatica) and injections
  • Nerve stem cell regeneration

Qualification

  • MBBS, St Bartholomew's Medical College (1994–1999)
  • PhD in Neuroscience, UCL (2004–2007)

Work Experiences

  • Honorary Senior Lecturer, UCL, Queen Square, London, UK (2017–2022)
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (2015–2022)
  • SRS, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK (2015)
  • SPR, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK (2014–2015)

Certifications (1)

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Neurosurgery)

Memberships (2)

  • The British Spine Surgeons Association
  • The Society of British Neurological Surgeons

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What to Expect in Your Consultation

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30-Min Video Consultation

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Procedures Performed

Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Brain Cancer Treatment
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
Cervical Fusion
Cervical Fusion for Tumors
Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Deep Brain Stimulation

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim is available to teleconsult on the MediGence platform.

The consultation can last from 15 to 30 minutes. It may exceed the estimated time, depending on the patient’s queries and the doctor's medical suggestions.

We have Medical specialists and board-certified doctors on our panel of doctors. The consultation will be organised within 24 to 48 hours or based on the availability of the doctor and the patient.

No, the follow-up consultation fee is not included in the consultation price. The patient will be required to re-book the consultation.

The option to share your medical records is available between the steps of the form provided to you on the website.

Yes. If you are satisfied with the consultation, you can go ahead with treatment packages for your diagnosis with the help of our case managers.

Yes. The cost estimate will be provided to you by our case manager, including the doctor’s opinion, the cost estimate, and crucial information about traveling to your medical destination.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This includes performing surgeries for trauma, tumours, spinal disorders, and neurological dysfunction.

You should consult a neurosurgeon if you have severe or persistent headaches, back or neck pain, spinal problems, neurological deficits (like weakness, numbness, or tingling), brain or spinal tumours, or injuries to the nervous system.

No. While they are trained in surgery, neurosurgeons also evaluate, diagnose, and provide non-surgical treatments when appropriate.

  • Brain tumours and aneurysms
  • Spinal disorders (herniated discs, stenosis, deformities)
  • Traumatic brain and spinal injuries
  • Epilepsy and movement disorders
  • Congenital neurological conditions
  • Nerve compression syndromes

Initial consultations usually last 30–60 minutes, depending on the complexity of your symptoms and medical history.

Common tests include MRI, CT scans, X-rays, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and sometimes blood tests.

Like any surgery, neurosurgical procedures carry risks, but neurosurgeons carefully evaluate patients to minimise complications and use advanced techniques for safety.

Yes. Follow-up visits are important to monitor recovery, manage rehabilitation, and check for any complications.

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