
MD
Consultant neurologist specializing in epilepsy, seizures, and brain electrophysiology
Experience
25 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Raj Nair is a Staff Physician in the Neurology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Neurological Institute, where he also serves as Quality Officer. He holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology and Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology. With 25 years of clinical experience, he trained at prestigious teaching hospitals in Kerala, India, and completed advanced fellowship training in epilepsy at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Dr. Nair specializes in epilepsy management, seizure disorders, and neurophysiology. During his time leading the Epilepsy Care Center at KMCT Medical College in Kerala, he performed over 200 video EEG studies and coordinated epilepsy surgery cases with his neurosurgical team. He also manages patients with headaches and migraines, stroke, and conditions like spondylosis and syncope. His clinical approach combines advanced diagnostic techniques with evidence-based treatment protocols.
He is an excellent choice if you need specialist care for epilepsy or seizure management, or if you require detailed neurophysiological assessment. His background in both academic medicine and quality improvement reflects a commitment to both clinical excellence and patient safety.
Special interests: epilepsy care and monitoring, neurophysiological assessment, seizure management.
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MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Government Medical College, Kottayam, India · 1999
MD General Medicine / DNB General Medicine
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India · 2003
DM Neurology / DNB Neurology
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India · 2007
Staff Physician, Neurology Department
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Assistant Professor in Neurology and Director, Epilepsy Care Center
KMCT Medical College, India · 2011-2016
Consultant Neurologist
VSM Hospital Mavelikkara and HGM Hospital Muttuchira, India · 2009-2011
Senior Lecturer in Neurology
Government Medical College, Kozhikode, India · 2007-2008
Senior Lecturer, Department of General Medicine
Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla, India · 2004
Junior Resident, Cardiovascular and Thoracic
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India · 2000
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Malayalam.
Cleveland Clinic — Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Epilepsy, Headaches, Migraines, Seizures, Spondylosis, Stroke, Syncope.
Profile compiled from Cleveland Clinic's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
59 Hamouda Bin Ali Al Dhaheri St - Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi Global Market Square - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 82223Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: 4.4★ · 7,639 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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