Dr. Junaid Akhtar
MD
Associate neurologist treating nerve disorders, migraines, and neurological conditions
Brain & Nerves (Neurology)ConsultantBrain, Nerves & Mental Health
Experience
21 years
Languages
English, Urdu
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
- ✦21 years of clinical neurology experience across Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
- ✦Trained in clinical neurophysiology at a major academic medical centre
- ✦Led neurological care at King Faisal Specialist Hospital, one of the Middle East's leading research institutions
- ✦Completed dual residencies in internal medicine and neurology
About Dr. Junaid Akhtar
Dr. Junaid Akhtar is an Associate Staff Physician in the Neurology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Neurological Institute. He brings 21 years of clinical experience, having trained extensively in Pakistan before working as an assistant consultant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and as a senior registrar in Riyadh.
Dr. Akhtar specializes in evaluating and treating nerve and muscle disorders, including neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, and demyelinating conditions. He manages stroke patients, dementia, ataxia, and myopathy, and leads a headache and migraine programme that includes Botox treatment for chronic migraine. His training in clinical neurophysiology allows him to perform specialized electrical testing of nerves and muscles to aid diagnosis.
He is a good fit for patients seeking expert care for nerve pain, muscle weakness, migraines, or stroke recovery, as well as those needing advanced diagnostic testing or management of rare neurological conditions.
Special interests: migraine and headache disorders, clinical neurophysiology.
A good choice if you…
- ✓nerve pain or muscle weakness requiring diagnosis and specialist care
- ✓migraine management including Botox treatment for chronic cases
- ✓stroke recovery and post-stroke rehabilitation
- ✓nerve and muscle testing using advanced electrical studies