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Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

Neurosurgeon ·
, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Urdu ,Hindi , Arabic

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About Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi is a consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon for more than 25 years now. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He also gained a fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in neurosurgery. At the same time, he also received extensive certificate training in neurosurgery. In addition to these, he has earned a fellowship in pain, epilepsy, surgery, functional, and spastic surgery, Liverpool, UK. Apart from these, he has also received a fellowship in complex spine surgery, Birmingham.

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi has a keen interest in the surgical and nonsurgical management of acute, chronic, and neuropathic pain involving head/face/arm/hand/ pelvis, etc., surgical management of spinal problems including infections/congenital/Chiari and syringomyelia, both open and minimally invasive methods, ultrasound and X-ray guided injection therapy both as inpatient and outpatient, surgical management of brain diseases including head trauma, tumors, hydrocephalus, both open (VP Shunt) minimal access (endoscopic), neuropathic pain procedure including implantation and long term follow up of spinal cord stimulators, and central and peripheral nerve decompression procedure eg: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, etc.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

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. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

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.

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

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.

Operating Hours of Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

Doctor Naeem Ahmed Farooqi is available 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. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi

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

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

  • MRCSED
  • MRCSI (Surg in general)

Work Experiences

  • Honorary consultant neurosurgeon and spinal surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Burmingham, UK
  • Ex consultant neuro surgeon and spinal surgeon at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Burmingham, UK
  • Ex consultant neuro surgeon and spinal surgeon at Royal Stoke University Hospital stoke, UK
  • Ex consultant neuro surgeon and spinal surgeon at Al Ain Hospital UAE

Certifications (1)

  • FRCSED (Neuro surg)

Memberships (2)

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

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Procedures Performed

ALIF - Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF
Arthrodesis
Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
Brain Tumour Treatment
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
Cerebral Angiogram
Cerebral Angioplasty
Cervical Corpectomy
Cervical Decompression
Cervical Fusion
Craniotomy
Disc Replacement ( Cervical /Lumber)
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Microdiscectomy
Spinal Decompression and Fixation
Spinal Fusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi is a specialized Neurosurgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 30+ Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

Dr. Naeem Ahmed Farooqi 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 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.

A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. A neurological examination may include the following:

  • Spinal X-ray
  • Neurological exam
  • CT Brain
  • Spinal MRI
  • MRI Brain
  • Blood Tests
  • Physical Exam
  • 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

Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:

  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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