Consultant Neurologist

Consultant Neurologist
- Stroke Medicine and Vascular Neurology Job Snapshot
- Role: Consultant Neurologist
- Stroke Medicine
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Location:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Hospital and Health Care
- Function: Medical Practitioner
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Experience:
Significant post-specialist experience in Neurology and acute stroke management; specific years not specified
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Job Type
Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Neurologist specializing in Stroke Medicine for an opportunity with a healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves providing advanced neurological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular disorders. The successful candidate will have extensive clinical expertise in acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, transient ischemic attacks, cerebral venous thrombosis, and other complex cerebrovascular conditions. The consultant will participate in acute and hyperacute stroke pathways, assess patients for intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, and coordinate comprehensive stroke treatment with multidisciplinary neuroscience teams. The role also involves post-stroke management, secondary stroke prevention, long-term vascular risk reduction, and the development of evidence-based stroke services. Candidates must possess recognized postgraduate training and specialist qualifications in Neurology, substantial experience in acute stroke management, and a valid Department of Health
- Abu Dhabi (DoH) Consultant License or eligibility. Fellowship or advanced formal training in Stroke Medicine or Vascular Neurology is highly desirable. Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Hospital and Health Care
- Function: Medical Practitioner
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Salary:
Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
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Job Type
Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site Key Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide consultant-level neurological assessment and treatment for patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular disorders.
- Diagnose and manage acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Assess and treat transient ischemic attacks and other acute cerebrovascular presentations.
- Manage cerebral venous thrombosis, carotid disease, and related cerebrovascular conditions.
- Evaluate patients with cryptogenic and embolic stroke.
- Participate in acute stroke and hyperacute stroke assessment and treatment pathways.
- Assess patient eligibility for intravenous thrombolysis according to established clinical protocols.
- Coordinate mechanical thrombectomy assessment and referral with neurointerventional teams.
- Provide comprehensive post-stroke management and neurological follow-up.
- Develop individualized secondary stroke prevention strategies.
- Identify and manage vascular risk factors to reduce the likelihood of recurrent cerebrovascular events.
- Interpret and integrate CT, CTA, MRI, and MRA findings into clinical decision-making within approved clinical privileges.
- Participate in stroke unit and intensive care unit rounds.
- Attend multidisciplinary stroke meetings and contribute to complex case discussions.
- Collaborate with Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Neurocritical Care teams.
- Provide specialist inpatient consultations and outpatient stroke clinic services.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of stroke protocols and clinical pathways.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, and patient safety initiatives.
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, and junior physicians.
- Participate in clinical research, teaching, and academic activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with hospital policies and applicable UAE healthcare regulations. Acute Stroke and Hyperacute Stroke Management
- Rapid assessment and diagnosis of suspected acute stroke.
- Evaluation of acute ischemic stroke.
- Assessment and management of intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Evaluation of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Assessment of transient ischemic attacks.
- Interpretation of relevant emergency neuroimaging.
- Determination of appropriate acute stroke treatment strategies.
- Assessment of eligibility for intravenous thrombolysis.
- Coordination of mechanical thrombectomy pathways with neurointerventional specialists.
- Participation in time‑critical multidisciplinary clinical decision‑making.
- Monitoring of neurological status and response to treatment.
- Coordination of appropriate stroke unit or critical care management. Cerebrovascular Conditions Managed
- Acute ischemic stroke.
- Intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIA).
- Cerebral venous thrombosis.
- Carotid artery disease.
- Other cerebrovascular disord