
Consultant neurologist with expertise in stroke care, movement disorders, and epilepsy
Experience
14 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Qusais, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Anil Kumar Sivan is a neurology consultant at NMC Healthcare in Dubai with over 13 years of clinical experience. He trained at leading teaching institutes in Kerala, India, including NIMHANS Bangalore, and completed specialist training in stroke neurology with observership at Calgary's stroke program in Canada. His background spans both general neurology and stroke specialist care across private hospitals and teaching institutions.
Dr. Sivan treats a wide range of neurological conditions including strokes (both ischemic and hemorrhagic), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, epilepsy, migraines and headaches, back and neck pain, Guillain-Barré syndrome, transverse myelitis, and dementia. He combines evidence-based practice with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing clear communication and multidisciplinary care.
He is committed to continuous learning and mentoring others in the medical field. Dr. Sivan is a good fit if you need specialist care for stroke, neurological movement conditions, or epilepsy, and value a doctor who takes time to explain your condition and involves you in care decisions.
Special interests: stroke interventions, evidence-based practice, patient education.
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Fellowship in Stroke and Stroke Interventions
India, India · 2017
Observership in Calgary Stroke Program
University of Calgary, Canada · 2016
DM Neurology
NIMHANS, India · 2009
MD Internal Medicine
AIIMS New Delhi, India · 2006
MBBS
Government Medical College Kottayam, India · 1998
Neurology Consultant
NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates
Neurology Specialist
Teaching institutes and private hospitals in Kerala, India · 6+ years
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai, Al Qusais, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Back Pain, Dementia, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Headaches, Hemorrhagic Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Migraines.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda
NMC Specialty Hospital 7 A St, Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2, Next to Bait AL Khair Building - Dubai
+971 800 6624+1 more branch
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Nahda · NMC Medical Centre Al Nahda
Al Qusais, Dubai
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