
Neurology consultant specializing in stroke and neurological emergencies
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English, German
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Nazir Sharaf is a neurology consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with 15 years of clinical experience across the Middle East and Europe. He trained in Damascus, Syria, and later completed advanced specialist training in Germany, where he developed particular expertise in stroke care and neurological emergencies. His career reflects a commitment to continuous learning, having worked at leading hospitals in Saudi Arabia and Germany before joining the UAE healthcare system.
Dr. Sharaf specializes in general neurology, vascular neurology (stroke and brain blood-vessel disorders), and neuroelectrophysiology (electrical testing of nerves and muscles). He headed the stroke team at Nordhausen Hospital in Germany and overseeing neurology services at military hospitals, giving him extensive experience managing acute and complex neurological conditions. He brings both German and Syrian board certifications in neurology.
He is a good fit for patients seeking specialist care for stroke, neurological emergencies, nerve and muscle disorders, and those needing specialized nerve testing. Dr. Sharaf speaks Arabic, English, and German, making him accessible to diverse patient populations in the UAE.
Special interests: acute stroke management, neurological emergencies, vascular neurology.
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Doctor in Medicine (M.D.)
Damascus University, Syria
Consultant, Neurology
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
Consultant
Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib, United Arab Emirates
Consultant
Military Hospital, Germany
Consultant
Nordhausen Klinikum, Germany
Resident
Kliniken der Stadt Köln, Germany
Specialist, Neurology
International Medical Center, Saudi Arabia
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, German.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Brain Tumors, Dementia and Cognitive Disorders, Epilepsy, Migraine and Headaches, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy.
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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
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Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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