Dr. Nabil Akkawi

Dr. Nabil Akkawi is a Consultant Neurologist at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group in Dubai, with extensive training across Europe and the United States. He completed his medical degree and neurology board certification at the University of Brescia in Italy, followed by specialized fellowships in Alzheimer's disease at the Fatebenefratelli Institute in Brescia and at the prestigious National Neurological Institute Carlo Besta in Milan. He then pursued advanced training in neuroendovascular surgery and interventional neuroradiology at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. His academic credentials include appointments as Research Assistant Professor of Neurology and Radiology at the University of Massachusetts and Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Beirut Arab University.

Dr. Akkawi treats a broad spectrum of neurological conditions including stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, migraine and headache disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, epilepsy, and peripheral nerve disorders. He offers both diagnostic expertise—performing EEG, nerve conduction studies, and EMG testing—and advanced therapeutic interventions. These include nerve blocks, Botox therapy for chronic migraine and movement disorders, vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy, and MR-guided focused ultrasound for tremor and movement conditions.

Dr. Akkawi is fluent in Arabic and English, making him accessible to the diverse patient population in the UAE. His combination of international training, academic background, and expertise in both conventional neurology and cutting-edge interventional techniques makes him well suited for patients seeking comprehensive neurological care, particularly those with complex or treatment-resistant conditions.