Dr. Sarmad Al Fahad

Professor Sarmad Al-Fahad is a highly distinguished Senior Consultant Neurologist and Professor of Neurology with more than 40 years of clinical, academic, and teaching experience in the field of neurology. UK-trained and internationally respected, Professor Al-Fahad is recognised as one of the best neurologists in Dubai for his expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological disorders, with particular subspecialist interests in stroke, epilepsy, neuro-immunology, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular disease.

Throughout his career, he has held numerous senior academic and leadership roles across major medical institutions and neurological societies, contributing significantly to postgraduate medical education and neurological research.  Prof Sarmad is an International Adviser for both the Royal College of Physicians, London and Neuro-Behçet’s Disease Research Project.

Clinical Expertise

• Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders
• Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Neuro-Immunology and Neuro-Behçet’s Disease
• Neuromuscular Disorders and CIDP
• Headaches and Complex Neurological Conditions
• General Adult Neurology

Education & Training

• UK Board-Certified
• MRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians, London
• MB ChB, Baghdad Medical College (1968 – Graduated First Rank)
• FRCP – Royal College of Physicians, London
• FRCP – Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow

Awards & Recognition

• Minister of Health Award
• Minister of High Education Award
• World Federation of Neurology Award
• International Adviser Royal College of Physicians, London
• International Adviser fNeuro-Behçet’s Disease Research Project

Publications

• Neuro-Behcet’s S Disease in Iraq: A Study of 40 Patients. Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
• Guillain Barre Syndrome, Clinical Feature, Course, and Prognosis in Iraq. Iraqi Medical Journal 1993.
• Pattern Shift Visual Evoked Potential in Normal Group and Definite Multiple Sclerosis.