Dr. Ashraf Shatla

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Ashraf Shatla has more than 25 years of experience as a consultant neurosurgeon. He has graduated from Edinburgh University in 1990. Dr. Shatla has earned a fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK. Apart from this, he is also a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Ashraf Shatla is highly expertise in spine surgery, and back and neck pain disc microdiscectomy. Apart from these, he has work experience in conducting brain and spine surgery, disc surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, pain management, brain tumor surgery, head injury, and spine fracture. Moreover, Dr. Ashraf Shatla conducts functional neurosurgery making use of recent neuronavigation and stereotactic surgery. Moreover, he is famous for his use of modern medical techniques in the field of neurosurgery in the entire Middle East healthcare Industry. He has an amazing track record of treating adult and young children with neurological problems with successful results. At present, Dr. Ashraf Shatla is working with the Thumbay Hospital as a consultant neurosurgeon in the United Arab Emirates.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Ashraf Shatla

A neurosurgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the nervous system, including the brain, peripheral nerves, spinal cord, and spine. Neurosurgeons offer non-operative as well as surgical treatment to patients. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Ashraf Shatla treats:

• Dementia
• Epilepsy
• Fractured Vertebra
• Meningiomas
• Herniated Disc
• Vertebral Osteoporosis
• Traumatic Head Injury
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Hydrocephalus
• Huntington's Disease
• Glioma
• Scoliosis
• Brain Abscess
• Vertebral Hemangioma
• Paget'S Disease
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Disc Pain
• Meningioma
• Spinal Arthritis
• Pinched Nerve
• Astrocytoma
• Ependymomas
• Stroke
• Pituitary Adenoma
• Brain Cancers
• Brain Infection
• Arteriovenous Malformation
• Disc Dessication
• Achondroplasia
• Oligodendrogliomas
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Brain Cancers- Astrocytoma
• Mixed Gliomas
• Chronic Depression
• Acoustic Neuroma
• Vertebral Tumors
• Disc Herniation
• Congenital Spine Disorders
• Vertebral Compression Fractures
• Dystonia
• Tremors
• Slip Disc
• Disc Degeneration
• Brain Tumor - Glioblastoma
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Aneurysm
• Spinal Tumor
• High Intracranial Pressure
• Csf Obstruction
• Disc Disease
• Disc Bulge
• Brain Tumor
• Cerebral Edema
• Tourette's Syndrome
• Parkinson's Disease

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Ashraf Ahmed Shatla

In case your body shows any of the below-given symptoms, go and see a neurosurgeon who will help diagnose the underlying conditions. Some conditions may be mild while others may require immediate attention. Proper diagnosis on time can prevent serious conditions.

• Stiffness in the low back area
• Prominent scalp veins
• Seizures
• Bulging and tense fontanelle or soft spot
• Rapidly increasing head circumference
• restricting range of motion
• Fatigue
• Headaches, which may be severe and worsen with activity or in the early morning
• Pain that worsens with movement; loss of movement
• Drowsiness
• Moderate to severe pain in lower back, buttock and down your leg
• Downward deviation of eyes or sunset sign
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sleep problems
• Muscle spasms either with activity or at rest
• Inability to maintain normal posture due to stiffness and/or pain
• “Pins and needles” feeling in your legs, toes or feet
• Numbness or weakness in your lower back, buttock, leg or feet
• Unusually large head size
• Memory problems

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Ashraf Shatla

You can find Doctor Ashraf Shatla in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. 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.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf Shatla

The popular procedures that Dr. Ashraf Shatla performs are listed below:

• Spinal Fusion
• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Kyphoplasty
• Brain Tumour Treatment
• Laminectomy
• Craniotomy
• Microdiscectomy

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.