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Dr. Husam M Saleh

Dr. Husam M Saleh

Neurosurgeon ·
, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

26 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic , Bulgarian

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About 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

Work 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

Memberships (3)

  • Member of The Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI)
  • Member of American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
  • Member of World Federation of Neurosurgical societies (WFNS)

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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
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cerebral Dorsal Rhizotomy
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Husam M Saleh is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Khalifa City Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Husam M Saleh is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 21 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

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. 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 exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:

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

Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:

  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

The nervous system is a complex part of the body, so neurosurgeons perform complicated surgeries. They address the issues of the entire nervous system and offer treatment of every part of the body affected by the nerves. They also help in the diagnosis of symptoms of the nervous system and come up with minimally invasive treatment plans.

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