Neurosurgeon ·
NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah , Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
25 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
Specialises in:
Qays Fadhil Shimal Basshaga is a renowned Head of Department of Neurosurgery and a Specialist Neurosurgeon in NMC Specialty Hospital, UAE. He has 25+ years of medical experience and he specialises in the field of neuroscience. He completed his MBChB from Al Kufa College of Medicine in Iraq, then he operated as a House Officer undertaking the internship after graduating from the Medical College in Baghdad Health District Hospitals in Iraq. He is also a fellow of the Iraqi Committee of Medical Specialization in Neurosurgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) as well.
Dr. Basshaga started his professional career as a General Practitioner in the obligatory military service, then worked as a Senior House Officer and Registrar in Neurosurgery at the Neurosurgical Hospital and Al Jerahat Surgical Specialty Hospital, Iraq. He has also worked as a Specialist Neurosurgeon there and he was involved in the supervision of the Neurosurgical Resident Training Program and teaching in the Medical College of Baghdad University too. He is an eminent part of numerous professional organizations and memberships like the Iraqi Neuroscience Committee, the Iraqi Medical Association and the A.O. Spine Middle East. He has some publications including “A Comparative Study of MRI Diagnosis of Brain Lesion vs Computerized Tomography to his name. He has attended multiple training courses and conferences including A.O Spine Comprehensive Spine Course in Dubai, a training course on Neuronavigation, Brain Lab in Munich, Germany and a Neurosurgical Pan Arab Society Meeting in Amman, Jordan amongst others. He is one of the best neurologists in the United Arab Emirates.
A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis as well as surgical treatment of conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system, such as congenital anomalies, infections of the brain or spine, stroke, trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, or degenerative diseases of the spine. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal Basshaga treats:
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.
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.
You can find Doctor Qays Fadhil Shimal Basshaga in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
Dr Qays Fadhil Shimal Basshaga is a renowned neurosurgeon who performs a number of popular procedures mentioned below::
Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal Basshaga specializes in the surgical treatment of neurological disorders and has operated on a large number of diseases. The neurosurgeon has developed an excellent team of physicians to handle even the most complex cases with minimal invasion and the highest safety. The team includes neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who are regional experts in the surgical treatment of neurological diseases.
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Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. 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.
Diagnosis tests act as an important tool to find out the condition(s) a patient is suffering from. So, a neurosurgeon will ask you to get a few tests done so that they get to know the cause of the symptoms which further helps in finding the condition the patient is suffering from. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment. For a complete evaluation of your condition, you have to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:
Below are some tests that a neurosurgeon may recommend for the diagnosis of the conditions of the nervous system.:
If you show the below symptoms, consult a neurosurgeon who will diagnose the condition and suggest the right treatment.
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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