Consultant Neurology Epileptology

Description

We're hiring | Consultant Neurologist – Epileptologist – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Location: Abu Dhabi

Employment type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Neurologist – Epileptologist to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized neurological care with a focus on epilepsy diagnosis, advanced management, and comprehensive treatment planning for patients with seizure disorders.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with epilepsy and complex seizure disorders across adult and/or pediatric populations.
• Evaluate patients with:
  • New-onset seizures
  • Drug-resistant epilepsy
  • Focal and generalized epilepsy
  • Epileptic syndromes
  • Status epilepticus
  • Seizure-related neurological conditions
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Interpret and utilize diagnostic investigations including:
  • EEG and video EEG monitoring
  • Brain MRI and neuroimaging
  • Neurophysiological studies
  • Laboratory investigations and genetic evaluations where applicable
• Optimize anti-seizure medication management and provide guidance on advanced epilepsy therapies.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neurophysiologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and multidisciplinary epilepsy teams.
• Participate in epilepsy MDT meetings and contribute to complex case discussions.
• Provide patient and family counseling regarding diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and long-term care.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in accordance with DOH standards and hospital policies.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education (CME).
• Mentor junior physicians and contribute to teaching and clinical service development.

Requirements

Qualifications & requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• Board certification, fellowship, or recognized postgraduate qualification in neurology.
• Advanced fellowship training or subspecialty expertise in epileptology/epilepsy medicine preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at consultant level.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Department of Health (DOH) – Abu Dhabi consultant license.
• Strong expertise in epilepsy diagnosis, EEG interpretation, and management of complex seizure disorders.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered neurological care.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience working in internationally accredited neurology centers or tertiary hospitals.
• Expertise in video EEG monitoring, epilepsy surgery evaluation, and advanced epilepsy management is an advantage.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong interest in clinical research and academic contribution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
• Professional development and continuing medical education (CME) support.
• Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work in a modern neurological care environment with advanced diagnostic facilities and a multidisciplinary team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.