Dr. Ihab Hussein

Dr. Ihab Hussein is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon with 30 years of experience in spine surgery. He completed his M.D. in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery from Cairo University Hospital in 2001, where he later became a professor of spine surgery. He trained extensively in minimally invasive spine techniques and disc replacement surgery in Switzerland (2003) and Germany (2005), bringing advanced expertise to his practice at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai.

Dr. Hussein treats a wide range of spine conditions affecting the lower back, neck, and upper spine. He manages both surgical and non-surgical problems including disc herniation, sciatic pain, nerve root compression, and postural imbalances. His surgical skills span minimally invasive discectomy, open and microscopic approaches, and spinal fusion procedures (ACDF, posterolateral fusion, interbody fusion). He also performs targeted pain injections including facet joint injections, epidural injections, and radiofrequency nerve ablation.

He is well-suited for patients seeking specialist spine care, whether facing surgery or seeking non-operative solutions for chronic back and neck pain, numbness, or radiating leg and arm symptoms.