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Dr. Arif Khan

Neurologist

Dr. Arif Khan

Consultant

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation

Hospital: - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Arif Khan

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Childhood Epilepsy and Complex Seizure Disorders
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Neurodevelopmental Delay
    • Childhood Headaches and Migraines
    • Neuromuscular Disorders in Children
    • Movement Disorders
    • Speech and Learning Disabilities
    • Paediatric Sleep Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Complex Paediatric Epilepsy: Lead clinician expertise in refractory epilepsy management, vagal nerve stimulation and ketogenic diet therapy — among the best Paediatric Neurology doctor approaches for children in India and the UAE.
    • Autism and ADHD Assessment: Multidisciplinary, holistic assessment and behavioural neurology interventions for children — making Dr. Arif Khan a sought-after Paediatric Neurology specialist in Dubai, UAE.
    • Neuromuscular and Gene Therapy: Advanced diagnostics and emerging gene-therapy techniques for paediatric neuromuscular disorders.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for Refractory Epilepsy
    • Ketogenic Diet Therapy
    • EEG and Video EEG Monitoring
    • Neurodevelopmental Assessment Protocols
    • Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Spasticity
    • Paediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Assessment
    • Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Planning

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Medical degree
    • MRCPCH — Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
    • CCT (Completion of Certified Training) in Paediatric Neurology — RCPCH, United Kingdom

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Senior Registrar Training — Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, UK
    • Senior Registrar Training — University Hospitals of Leicester, UK
    • Senior Registrar Training — Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
    • Senior Registrar Training — Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, UK

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • British Board Certified Consultant Paediatric Neurologist
    • Fellow — Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH)
    • Core Member — European Paediatric Neurology Society (EPNS)
    • Member — British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)
    • DHA Licensed Practitioner — Dubai Health Authority

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Neuropedia Children's Neuroscience Center, Dubai, UAE — Founder & CEO / Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (2018–Present)
    • Kids Neuro Clinic, Dubai Healthcare City, UAE — Founder / Consultant (2023–Present)
    • Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai, UAE — Visiting Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (2017–Present)
    • NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE — Visiting Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (2017–Present)
    • King's College Hospital Dubai, UAE — Visiting Consultant

    Past Affiliations

    • American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, Dubai/Abu Dhabi, UAE — Head of Children's Services (2015–2017)
    • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, United Kingdom — Consultant Paediatric Neurologist (2012–2015)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Associate Professor (Adjunct) of Paediatric Neurology — Mohammed Bin Rashid University, Dubai, UAE
    • Lecturer — University Hospitals of Leicester, UK
    • Accredited Examiner — Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
    • Faculty — National Pediatric Epilepsy Training Course

    Key Achievements

    • Authored 40+ peer-reviewed and public health publications
    • Founded the first comprehensive paediatric neurosciences centre in the UAE
    • Expanded Neuropedia services to Sharjah and Dubai Healthcare City
    • Author of the book Paediatrics — A Clinical Handbook
    • Producer of the autism docufilm Mirande

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