Dr. Samir Zoubeir

Conditions Treated by Dr. Samir Zoubeir

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. Samir Zoubeir treats:

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

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Samir Zoubeir

Some of the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders are listed below. Consult your doctor/neurosurgeons if you experience any of these symptoms. Early detection of the condition can help control the severity of the symptoms and can be effectively treated. The below symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon who will advise required diagnostic tests and start appropriate treatment.

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

The above symptoms appear mainly due to conditions that can adversely affect the nervous system. The symptoms can vary from person to person because the nervous system regulates different body functions. Symptoms can include all forms of pain.

Operating Hours of Dr. Samir Zoubeir

If you wish to see Dr Samir Zoubeir in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work 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. Samir Zoubeir

The popular procedures that Dr. Samir Zoubeir performs are listed below:

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

One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Samir Zoubeir 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

• Bachelor of Science, MBBS - American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Neurosurgery Residency - American University of Beirut, Lebanon
• Fellowship in Neurosurgery - Medical College of Ohio, USA.

Work Experiences

• Consultant Neurosurgeon - The Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital, Abu Dhabi