
Specialist neurologist with expertise in epilepsy and neurophysiology
Experience
21 years
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Location
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults
Dr Salem Taha Elsayed is a specialist neurologist with 21 years of clinical experience, currently practising at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain. He completed his medical degree (MBBS) at Ain Shams University in Cairo in 2004, followed by postgraduate training in neuropsychiatry and neurology at the same institution, earning an MSc in Neuropsychiatry (2009) and an MD in Neurology (2014). His career began in Egypt in 2005 and progressed through senior roles in government and private hospitals in Al Ain.
Dr Salem has developed particular expertise in epilepsy management and neurophysiological testing. He has pursued international clinical fellowships to strengthen his skills, including an observation program at the prestigious Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic focusing on epilepsy (2013), and an observational fellowship in neurophysiology at the University Hospital Inselspital Bern in Switzerland (2016), where he trained in nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and evoked potentials testing.
He works with both adults and is equipped to manage a wide range of neurological conditions using diagnostic and therapeutic techniques refined through his international training. Dr Salem is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, making him accessible to diverse patient populations.
Special interests: epilepsy management, neurophysiological testing.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
MBBS
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 2004
MSc in Neuropsychiatry
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 2009
MD in Neurology
Ain Shams University, Egypt · 2014
Specialist Neurologist
NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Specialist Neurologist
Government hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Neurologist
Various institutions, Egypt · 2005 onwards
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, French.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Epilepsy, Nerve Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Seizures.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain
Near Ayla hotel - Opposite Baladiya Park - Shakhboot Bin Sultan St - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7030NMC Specialty Hospital - Al Ain: 4.6★ · 4,750 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
No patient reviews yet — be the first.
Visited Dr. Salem Taha Elsayed? Your experience helps others choose with confidence.
Write the first reviewReviews are written by signed-in users who attest to a visit, screened before publication, and labeled “Patient-reported” until visit verification launches. They are opinions, not medical advice.