Neurosurgeon ·
Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
28 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic , French , German
Dr. Amr EL Shawarbi is a renowned neurosurgeon at Burjeel Hospital, UAE. He has 25+ years of medical experience and he specialises in the field of neuroscience. He has pursued his M.B.B.C.H & Masters in Neurosurgery following with M.D. & Phd in Neurosurgery from Alexandria University, Egypt. He was the Head of the Neurosurgery Department and Medical Director in prestigious hospitals all around the world. He is proficient in Neurosurgery, Skull base surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neuromodulation, Peripheral Nerve Surgery, Spine Surgery, Micro-surgical Spine Operations, Surgical Management of Spinal Trauma, Spinal instrumentation and spinal implantation and Anterior, Lateral, Posterior Approaches to the spine.
Dr. Shawarbi is the Medical Director for the Neuroscience department, currently, at Burjeel Hospital. He is also the President of the Pan Arab Neurosurgical Society and the Vice President of The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. He has published numerous important research papers and publications and he is also an eminent part of many national and international seminars as a chief speaker as well. He is amongst the best doctors in the United Arab Emirates.
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Amr EL Shawarbi treats:
Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.
Neurologic symptoms are generally caused by a disorder that affects the nervous system and could vary greatly as the nervous system controls many various body functions. Symptoms can be all forms of pain and can involve muscle function, the special senses, sleep, awareness, and mental function.
If you wish to see Dr Amr EL Shawarbi in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Amr EL Shawarbi has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::
With a rich experience in neurosurgery and having a record for performing a number of successful brain surgeries with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received global recognition for their holistic approach. Patient safety is the top priority for the doctor who follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Also, the doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease.
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A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatments of conditions of the central as well as the peripheral nervous system. A neurosurgeon completes special training after becoming a doctor, including one year of residency in general surgery and a few more years of residency in neurosurgery. Some neurosurgeons complete fellowship training, which is additional training to further enhance their focus within the field of neurosurgery. Neurosurgeons are regarded as highly trained specialists who perform some of the most critical surgeries on the brain and spine. The nervous system being the most complicated part of the body needs great precision and accuracy while performing surgery. Neurosurgeons also may also consult other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery.
You may have one or more diagnostic tests so that doctors can know the cause of your condition and make effective treatment strategies. A neurological examination may include the following:
The below-listed are some of the diagnostic tests recommended by a neurosurgeon to diagnose a condition of the nervous system::
If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.
Neurosurgeons perform complicated operations on the brain. Also, they deal with the whole nervous system and treat all the body parts that are affected by nerve issues. Typically, a neurosurgeon will diagnose patients' symptoms and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.
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