Job Description

We're Hiring | Consultant Neurologist – Epileptology – Abu Dhabi, UAE

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Neurologist with expertise in Epileptology to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized neurological care with a focus on the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and seizure disorders while working within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of neurological disorders, with a special focus on:
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders
• Drug-resistant epilepsy
• Complex epilepsy syndromes
• Status epilepticus management
• Adult and adolescent seizure disorders
• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments, including history taking, neurological examinations, and interpretation of diagnostic investigations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans involving anti-seizure medications, lifestyle modifications, and advanced therapeutic options where appropriate.
• Evaluate patients for epilepsy surgery and other advanced epilepsy management pathways.
• Interpret and utilize diagnostic tools, including:
• EEG monitoring
• Video EEG
• Brain MRI
• Neuroimaging studies
• Neurophysiological investigations
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative epilepsy cases in collaboration with neurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient and family education regarding seizure management, medication adherence, and safety measures.
• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neurophysiologists, psychiatrists, pediatric neurologists, and other specialists.
• Participate in epilepsy multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, clinical audits, research, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with DOH regulations and hospital policies.
• Mentor junior physicians and contribute to departmental education and service development.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• Board Certification, Fellowship, or equivalent recognized Consultant qualification in Neurology
• Additional fellowship or advanced training in Epileptology / Epilepsy Medicine is highly 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
• Proven expertise in epilepsy diagnosis, management, EEG interpretation, and complex seizure disorders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based neurological care.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working in internationally accredited tertiary neuroscience centers.
• Expertise in epilepsy monitoring units (EMU), video EEG, epilepsy surgery evaluation, or neuromodulation therapies is an advantage.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong commitment to research, teaching, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

What We Offer

• 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 neuroscience facility with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.