Dr. Husam M Saleh

Conditions Treated by Dr. Husam M Saleh

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. Husam M Saleh treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Husam M Saleh

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.

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

Neurological disorders can cause mixed symptoms, such as difficulties in moving, speaking, learning, swallowing, breathing. According to brain specialists, there are more than 600 neurologic diseases that cause mild to severe symptoms. Having a neurological disease could have a deep impact on the patient’s life. It is very important that a person should seek medical advice from a neurologist.

Operating Hours of Dr. Husam M Saleh

The working hour of doctor Husam M Saleh is 11 am to 5 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. Although the doctor is mostly available during operating hours, you should check with the doctor for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Husam M Saleh

Dr Husam M Saleh is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::

• Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
• Laminectomy
• Spinal Fusion
• Microdiscectomy

Dr. Husam M Saleh is a renowned neurosurgeon who is known for his patient-centric approach and high success rate. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient completely before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. 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. Also, the doctor is abreast with the latest techniques.

Qualification

• MBBCh
• MD

Past Experiences

• Medical Director, NMC Royal Hospital
• Chairman of Surgical Department, NMC Royal Hospital
• Consultant Neurosurgeon, NMC Royal Hospital
• Neurosurgeon, Mafraq Hospital, Abu Dhabi
• Specialist Neurological Surgeon, Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait