
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Wayne state university, USA, Fellowship in Clinical neurophysiology, Wayne State University, USA, Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture, Chengdu University for traditional Chinese medicine, Republic of China,
Consultant neurologist with 25 years' experience in headaches, epilepsy, stroke, and sleep disorders
Experience
25 years
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Location
Al Barsha, Dubai
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Caesar Zahka is a consultant neurologist with 25 years of clinical experience, holding American Board certification in Psychiatry and Neurology and a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology from Wayne State University. He trained at Damascus University Medical School, followed by residency and fellowship in Detroit, Michigan, with additional training in paediatric neurology, psychiatry, neuro-ophthalmology, and sleep medicine. He also studied acupuncture and Chinese medicine at Chengdu Traditional Chinese Medicine University in China.
Dr. Zahka has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions. He specializes in headaches and migraines, epilepsy, vertigo and dizziness, sleep disorders, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune neurological diseases, stroke and vascular problems, peripheral nerve and muscle diseases, movement disorders, balance and coordination problems, sensory disturbances, and memory issues. He performs diagnostic tests including EEG, nerve conduction studies, EMG, and sensory evoked potentials. He spent 10 years at Damascus University Hospital (the country's primary referral centre) and 17 years in private practice in Damascus before relocating to the UAE.
Dr. Zahka is well-suited for patients seeking expertise in complex neurological problems, particularly those with headaches, epilepsy, dizziness, or sleep-related conditions. His background in both Western neurology and traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture offers a complementary approach to care.
Special interests: dizziness and vertigo, neuro-otology, sleep disorders, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
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Medical degree
Damascus University Medical School, Syria
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Wayne State University, USA
Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology
Wayne State University, USA
Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture
Chengdu University for Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
Consultant Neurologist
University Hospital of Damascus University, Syria · 10 years
Consultant Neurologist
Private practice, Syria · 17 years
Consultant Neurologist
Multiple hospitals and clinics, UAE
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, French.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai Dubai Science Park Hospital, Al Barsha, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Dizziness, Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, Migraines and Headaches, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscle Diseases, Neck and Lower Back Pain, Peripheral Nerve Diseases.
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American Hospital Dubai Science Park
Dubai Science Park - Umm Suqeim St - Al Barsha - Al Barsha South - Dubai
+971 800 24392+1 more branch
American Hospital Dubai Science Park
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