Pediatric Neurosurgeon ·
Canadian Specialist Hospital , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
35 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Arabic , English
The conditions that a pediatric neurosurgeon Imad Hashim Ahmad treats are listed below:
Surgery for brain tumor in children depends on a number of factors like type, size, type, and location of the tumor. It might also sometimes depend on your child's age and health. If the tumor is located in a position that is easy to access, the surgery can be performed easily and the pediatric neurosurgeon will remove the brain tumor without leading to any complications.
Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce in children are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a pediatric neurosurgeon for further medical investigation. Proper diagnosis on time helps in initiating the right treatment.:
Autism is one of the most common neurological disorders in children which shows symptoms like impaired social interaction, restricted, repetitive pattern of behavior, adherence to routines and restricted interests, impairment of verbal and non-verbal communication. Children with autism often perceive things in a different way compared to other children. Operating Hours of Dr. Imad Hashim Ahmad You can find pediatric neurosurgeon Imad Hashim Ahmad in the clinic/hospital from 11 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor does not see patients on Sunday. You can receive consultation from the doctor on Sunday in case of an emergency. Although doctor Imad Hashim Ahmad is mostly available during the operating hours, you should check with the doctor or his assistant for his availability and then visit his clinic/hospital.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Imad Hashim Ahmad perform are listed below:
Dr Imad Hashim Ahmad performs various procedures with high precision and accuracy. With a vast experience in neurosurgery and holding a record for performing a number of brain procedures with a high success rate, the neurosurgeon has received recognition for his holistic approach..The doctor follows all medical protocols and provides care of international standards. Patient safety is the top priority. The doctor can handle even the most complicated cases with ease. The specialist also ensures speedy recovery of the patient with personal care and human touch. A craniotomy is the surgical removal of the bone from the skull to access the brain. Special tools are used to remove a small part of bone known as bone flap which is temporarily removed and then replaced just after the surgery. In some craniotomy cases, procedures might use computers and imaging like magnetic resonance imaging or computerized tomography scans to reach the location in the brain that needs to be treated.
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If your child has problems with the spine, head, or nervous system, pediatric neurosurgeons have the experience to treat a child. Neurosurgical problems treated by pediatric neurosurgeons are often different from those seen by adult neurosurgeons. Pediatric neurosurgeons have a special relationship with their patients. Also, children with nervous system issues often require ongoing follow-up throughout childhood. The nervous system is a very complex part of the body. Pediatric neurosurgeons are highly trained to diagnose complex conditions by going through a complete history and physical examinations, such as testing of mental status, sensation, vision, speech, strength, coordination, reflexes, and gait. They perform various procedures. They perform intraoperative spine and brain monitoring, testing, procedures.
A pediatric neurosurgeon evaluates the condition of a child and recommends tests to diagnose disorders. A child has to undergo neurological examination which may include the following:
Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the condition of muscles and nerve cells. An evoked potential is an electrical potential recorded in a specific pattern from a certain part of the nervous system. Magnetic resonance imaging is a technique that uses magnets and radio waves to get detailed pictures of the inside organs of the body.
If your primary physician finds that the symptoms in your child are neurological in nature which would need surgery, they will refer your child to a pediatric neurosurgeon. Your primary doctor often seeks advice from a pediatric neurosurgeon and book an appointment with him for further investigation. The neurosurgeon performs certain tests and finally designs a treatment plan based on the result of the tests. If your child shows below signs and symptoms, consider seeing a pediatric neurosurgeon who will evaluate the condition and suggest required diagnostic tests to detect the underlying conditions. Below are some of these signs and symptoms:
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