
Neurology specialist focused on stroke, headache medicine, and neurophysiological diagnostics
Experience
12 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Tarek Youssif Omar Youssif is a Neurology Specialist with over 12 years of post-specialist experience across tertiary hospitals, stroke units, and outpatient neurology services. He has built a career centred on clinical excellence in headache medicine and neurophysiological diagnostics, including EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies. He has proven leadership in stroke code activation, ICU care, and quality improvement initiatives.
Dr. Youssif treats a broad range of neurological conditions, with particular expertise in ischemic stroke, multiple sclerosis, and migraine. He is skilled in neurophysiological investigations—electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS)—which help diagnose nerve and muscle disorders. His multidisciplinary approach ensures patients receive comprehensive care across acute and outpatient settings.
An internationally published researcher, Dr. Youssif is committed to advancing neurology through academic work and global education. He holds fellowships from the European Board of Neurology and specialist certification in multiple sclerosis and headache medicine, making him a strong choice for complex neurological conditions requiring both diagnostic precision and cutting-edge treatment knowledge.
Special interests: headache and facial pain medicine, neurophysiological diagnostics, ischemic stroke research, multiple sclerosis therapeutics, migraine therapeutics.
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Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN)
European Board of Neurology · 2024
Multiple Sclerosis Specialist Certification (MSCS)
USA certification body, USA · 2024
Headache & Facial Pain Medicine Certification (FWHS)
Facial and Headache Wellness Society · 2023
MSc Neuropsychiatry
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 2013
MBBS
Alexandria University, Egypt · 2006
Neurology Specialist
NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Headache and Facial Pain, Ischemic Stroke, Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis, Nerve and Muscle Disorders.
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NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
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