
Consultant neurosurgeon specializing in brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, and minimally invasive spine procedures
Experience
20 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Mohammed Halawani is a consultant neurosurgeon and spine surgeon with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and completed advanced training at the University of Ottawa and University of Calgary. His career includes significant leadership roles, serving as Chairman of Spine Surgery at King Fahad Medical City and Head of Neurosurgery and Spine Divisions at multiple prestigious hospitals in Saudi Arabia. He was instrumental in establishing the Johns Hopkins National Guard Epilepsy Surgery Program and co-founded the Arab Spine Association, reflecting his commitment to advancing neurosurgical care across the region.
Dr. Halawani has performed more than 3,000 complex surgeries and is recognized as a regional authority in minimally invasive spine techniques and spinal tumors (including cancer-related spine surgery). His clinical expertise spans brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, complex spine procedures, spinal cord tumors, disc surgery, cervical spine surgery, and spinal fracture repair. He combines surgical innovation with a strong focus on education and research, having contributed as an author to multiple neurosurgery textbooks and published peer-reviewed work on surgical techniques and patient outcomes.
He brings a comprehensive approach to patient care, balancing advanced surgical skill with administrative experience and a commitment to ongoing clinical excellence. His background in both clinical practice and hospital leadership makes him well-suited to complex cases requiring careful coordination and multidisciplinary planning.
Special interests: innovative surgical techniques, spinal oncology, minimally invasive approaches, clinical outcomes research.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Advanced Neurosurgical Training
University of Ottawa, Canada
Advanced Neurosurgical Training
University of Calgary, Canada
Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Canada
Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon
Burjeel, United Arab Emirates
Chairman of Spine Surgery
King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia
Head of Neurosurgery and Spine Divisions
Multiple prestigious hospitals, Saudi Arabia
4 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Burjeel — abu-dhabi, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Brain Tumors, Cervical Spine Disorders, Herniated Discs, Spinal Cord Tumors, Spinal Tumors, Spine Fractures.
Profile compiled from Burjeel's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
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