
Consultant paediatric neurologist specialising in childhood epilepsy and neurological disorders
Experience
25 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Syed Hosain is a consultant paediatrician neurologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, bringing over 25 years of experience in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in children. He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child Neurology and holds additional certification in Clinical Neurophysiology. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Hosain holds academic positions as Clinical Professor at both Gulf Medical University and Khalifa University in the UAE, and previously taught at Rutgers University in the United States.
Dr. Hosain specialises in childhood epilepsy, neurogenetics (inherited neurological conditions), and neurophysiology testing. He has published over 70 papers in neurology and epilepsy, reflecting his active involvement in advancing treatment and understanding of paediatric neurological disorders. His combined role as educator and clinician allows him to stay at the forefront of developments in his field while directly caring for young patients.
Dr. Hosain is a good choice if your child needs specialist assessment for seizures, developmental neurological problems, or inherited neurological conditions. His extensive training across multiple international systems ensures comprehensive, evidence-based care.
Special interests: childhood epilepsy management, neurogenetic disorders, clinical neurophysiology.
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Consultant, Paediatric Neurology
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
Clinical Professor of Paediatrics
Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates
Clinical Professor
Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates
Professor of Paediatrics and Neurology
Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, United States
Director, Division of Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, United States
70 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures, Developmental Delay, Neurogenetic Conditions.
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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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