
MD
Neurologist specializing in muscle and nerve disorders, neuromuscular medicine
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults
Dr. Mahmoud Shaqfeh is a Staff Physician in the Neurology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Neurological Institute. He brings 15 years of clinical experience, including four years in private neurology practice in Michigan before joining Cleveland Clinic. He trained in neurology and neuromuscular medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center affiliated with Case Western University, one of the leading centres for neurological care in the US.
Dr. Shaqfeh specializes in neuromuscular disorders—conditions affecting nerves and muscles—and treats a wide range of neurological conditions including stroke, motor neuron disease, myopathy (muscle weakness), inflammatory conditions, nerve damage (peripheral polyneuropathy and CIDP), spine-related nerve compression, headaches and migraines, and tremors. He holds board certification in both Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine from the American Board, confirming his expertise in these subspecialties.
He is well suited for patients seeking specialist care for complex nerve or muscle disorders, particularly those requiring detailed diagnosis and management of neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Shaqfeh is fluent in English and Arabic.
Special interests: neuromuscular disorders, myasthenia gravis, motor neuron disease, inflammatory neuropathy, migraine.
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MD
Gulf Medical University, UAE · 2011
Neurology Residency
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western University, United States · 2017
Neuromuscular Fellowship
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western University, United States · 2018
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency
Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University, United States · 2014
Internal Medicine Residency
Mafraq Hospital, UAE · 2012
Staff Physician
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE · 2018–present
Attending Physician
Flint Neurological Center (private practice), United States · 2012–2018
Neuromuscular Fellow
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western University, United States · 2017–2018
Neurology Resident
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western University, United States · 2014–2017
Internal Medicine Residency
Mafraq Hospital, UAE · 2011–2012
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Headache and Migraine, Inflammatory Myositis, Motor Neuron Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Stroke, Tremors.
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
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