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Dr. Sarmad Al Fahad

Neurologist

Dr. Sarmad Al Fahad

Principal Consultant

years of experience

FRCP, MBBS, MRCP
Burjeel Hospital, Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sarmad Al Fahad

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Epilepsy
    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
    • Acute and Non-Acute Strokes
    • Headaches and Migraine
    • Parkinson's Disease and Tremor
    • Movement Disorders
    • Peripheral Nerve Involvement
    • Neuropathic Pain
    • Memory Loss and Dementia
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy (CIDP)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Paediatric Neurological Conditions (Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD, Developmental Disorders)

    Sub-specialties

    • Epilepsy & Neurophysiology: Senior expertise in EMG (NCS), SSEP, EEG, and long-term video EEG monitoring — a trusted neurologist specialist in Dubai, UAE for international patients seeking expert epilepsy and neurophysiology care.
    • Adult and Paediatric Neurology: Comprehensive lifespan neurology.
    • Neuromuscular Disease: GBS, CIDP, Myasthenia Gravis.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Neurophysiology — EMG (NCS)
    • Neurophysiology — SSEP (Somatosensory Evoked Potentials)
    • Neurophysiology — EEG
    • Long-term Video EEG Monitoring
    • Anti-Epileptic Drug Optimisation
    • Comprehensive Stroke Evaluation
    • Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy
    • Parkinson's Disease Medication Optimisation
    • Cognitive Assessment for Memory Loss
    • Paediatric Neurology Workup
    • Neuropathic Pain Management

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — Iraq
    • Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) — United Kingdom
    • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) — United Kingdom

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Clinical and teaching experience gained in the United Kingdom at prestigious hospitals and clinics
    • Specialty training in adult and paediatric neurology
    • Specialty training in neurophysiology — EMG (NCS), SSEP, EEG, and long-term video EEG monitoring

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Royal College of Physicians (UK) — Fellow (FRCP)
    • Royal College of Physicians (UK) — International Advisor
    • Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Licensing
    • UAE Ministry of Health Registration
    • Specialist certification in Neurology

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Burjeel Hospital, Dubai, UAE — Consultant Neurologist (Adult and Paediatric Neurology), Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Royal College of Physicians (United Kingdom) — International Advisor
    • Baghdad Medical College, Iraq — Professor and Chairman of Neurology
    • Prestigious United Kingdom hospitals and clinics — Clinical and teaching experience
    • Neuro Spinal Hospital, Dubai, UAE — Senior Consultant Neurologist

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Professor and Chairman of Neurology — Baghdad Medical College
    • International Advisor — Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
    • Author — Multiple publications in renowned journals (Journal of Neurological Sciences, Iraqi Medical Journal, Journal of the Faculty of Medicine, Journal of Neuroradiology)
    • Guest speaker — Scientific conferences, CMEs, and worldwide conferences (particularly on Epilepsy)

    Key Achievements

    • 40+ years of clinical experience in adult and paediatric neurology
    • 20,000+ procedures successfully performed
    • Awarded by the Minister of Health for being the first among 250 students graduated by the Minister of Higher Education for Publications
    • Awarded by the Congress of the World Federation of Neurology Dubai for services in Neurology
    • FRCP from the Royal College of Physicians (UK)

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