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Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

Neurosurgeon ·
, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

34 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English

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Specialises in:

Pinched NerveDisc DiseaseStrokeObsessive Compulsive DisorderAneurysm

About Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy is a distinguished Neurosurgeon who graduated from Cairo University and also obtained his master's degree from there itself. He acquired a Ph.D. and an MD from Ein Shams University in Cairo. He has experience of over 34 years in the field of neurosurgery and spinal surgery. For 25 years, he worked at Rashid hospital and was also employed for 8 years in Qassimi hospital in Sharjah. He had the position of a Clinical Lecturer in the faculty of medicine at Sharjah University. Dr. Gendy received his training in Vienna University, Austria and New Jersey, USA. He has been trained for cervical spine surgery at Barcelona University in Spain and for Microsurgery at Columbia University in New York.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Gendy has presented many paper kinds of research in international conferences in UAE and various other countries. His areas of expertise include low back pain, Prolapsed intervertebral disc, Spinal trauma, Spinal tumors, Spinal fixation, Minimally invasive Spinal surgeries, Brain tumors, Head trauma, Brain hemorrhage, Stroke, Epilepsy and Congenital anomalies of the brain and spinal cord in children.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

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. Fadel Fouad Gendy treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

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.

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

When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.

Operating Hours of Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

Doctor Fadel Fouad Gendy is available from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should confirm the doctor’s availability you visit him. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy

With several years of experience and deep knowledge, Dr Fadel Fouad Gendy has successfully performed a wide range of surgeries. Some of the popular procedures performed by the specialists include::

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

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.

Qualification

  • MBBS
  • MD
  • PhD

Work Experiences

  • Rashid hospital, Dubai
  • Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah
  • Clinical Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, Sharjah University

Certifications (2)

  • Training in cervical spine surgery at Barcelona University in Spain
  • Training in Microsurgery at Columbia University in New York.

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Procedures Performed

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treatment
ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion
VP Shunt

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Fadel Fouad Gendy is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 34 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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 work in different settings like private clinics and public or private hospitals. They often collaborate with other specialists and medical professionals as per the requirement of surgery. They also evaluate the condition of the patient before performing surgery in order to find the complications of the surgery, if any.

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 is the assessment of motor responses and sensory neuron and includes the following:

  • Nerve conduction velocity studies/electromyography
  • Neurological exam
  • Spinal X-ray
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Blood Tests
  • MRI Brain
  • Spinal MRI
  • CT Brain
  • Physical Exam
  • Myelogram

For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::

  1. Cerebral Angiogram
  2. CT Myelogram
  3. CT Scans
  4. Lumbar Puncture
  5. MRI Scans
  6. X-ray Imaging
  7. Electroencephalogram
  8. Electromyogram
  9. Spinal tap CT

You need to visit a neurosurgeon if you show any of the following signs:

  1. Numbness and pain
  2. Weak grip
  3. Persistent headache/migraine
  4. Impaired movement
  5. Seizures
  6. Balance issues

Neurosurgeons help in the diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the nervous system. They are mostly involved in complicated surgery of the brain. They offer surgical treatment for the conditions affecting any part of the body, caused mainly due to nerve issues.

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