Neurologist in Dubai, Expert Neurology Care at DRFK Turkish Medical Center

The Three Domains of Neurology

• Central nervous system disorders: Stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, brain tumours, dementia, and traumatic brain injury.
• Peripheral nerve disorders: Peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and radiculopathy, managed with NCS/EMG and targeted medical therapy.
• Neuromuscular disorders: Myasthenia gravis, motor neurone disease, and inflammatory myopathies. For rare conditions such as muscular dystrophy, Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar coordinates referral to the appropriate subspecialty centre.

Stroke Treatment in Dubai

Stroke is the most time-critical neurological emergency. In large vessel ischaemic stroke, every minute without treatment can result in the death of approximately 1.9 million neurons. Ischaemic stroke (85% of cases) and haemorrhagic stroke require prompt imaging and acute pathway coordination.

DRFK's neuro specialist in Dubai coordinates urgent assessment including CT brain and CT angiography, with immediate referral for thrombolysis or thrombectomy when indicated. Post-stroke rehabilitation is coordinated through our multidisciplinary team after acute hospital management.

• Face drooping, sudden asymmetry
• Arm weakness, inability to raise both arms equally
• Speech difficulty, slurred or absent speech
• Time, call 999 immediately; do not come to a clinic

Epilepsy Treatment Dubai

Epilepsy affects approximately 1% of the global population. Diagnosis at DRFK includes EEG, MRI brain, and blood panel to exclude metabolic triggers. Anti-epileptic drug (AED) therapy is selected by syndrome, seizure type, age, and comorbidities.

For medically refractory epilepsy, surgical resection pathway is coordinated by Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar in liaison with the appropriate epilepsy surgery centre.

Migraine Specialist Dubai

Migraine is a cause of disability worldwide. DRFK provides structured assessment, acute treatment optimisation (triptans, CGRP antagonists), and preventive therapy including beta-blockers, topiramate, CGRP monoclonal antibodies, and botulinum toxin therapy for chronic migraine where clinically indicated and within confirmed DHA prescriber scope.

Parkinson's Disease Treatment Dubai

Parkinson's disease arises from dopaminergic neuron loss producing tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and non-motor features. DRFK provides diagnosis, medical optimisation, and coordination of deep brain stimulation assessment for eligible patients with medication-refractory motor fluctuations.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Dubai

MS is an immune-mediated demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Diagnosis applies McDonald 2017 criteria using MRI brain and spinal cord, CSF oligoclonal bands, and visual evoked potentials where indicated.

Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar coordinates disease-modifying therapy including natalizumab, ocrelizumab, and siponimod within confirmed DHA prescriber scope. DMT initiation subject to confirmed DHA prescriber authorisation.

Dementia Treatment Dubai

Dementia encompasses Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Early specialist assessment allows subtype diagnosis, reversible cause exclusion, and appropriate management.

Diagnosis includes cognitive assessment, MRI brain, and blood panel (B12, thyroid, full metabolic and infectious disease screen). Where clinically indicated, Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar coordinates referral for advanced neuroimaging or CSF biomarker assessment at the appropriate specialist centre.

Nerve Disorders Treatment Dubai

• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, most prevalent neuropathy in Dubai
• Guillain-Barré syndrome, acute demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
• Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
• Hereditary neuropathy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
• Cranial neuropathies, Bell's palsy and trigeminal neuralgia

Brain Disorders Treatment Dubai

• Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
• Intracranial hypertension (idiopathic or secondary)
• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA), same-day specialist assessment required
• Cerebral vasculitis
• Autoimmune encephalitis (including anti-NMDA receptor)
• Neuromyelitis optica (NMOSD)
• Progressive supranuclear palsy and other atypical parkinsonism syndromes

See a Neurologist in Dubai If You Have Any of These

• Headaches that are new, severe, waking you from sleep, or different from any prior headache
• Recurring headaches more than 4 days per month
• Seizure or convulsion, including first-time seizure at any age
• Numbness, tingling, or weakness in an arm or leg without a clear spinal cause
• Memory loss beyond age-appropriate norms, particularly if progressive
• Tremor, stiffness, or involuntary movement
• Dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems
• Double vision or sudden visual disturbance
• Speech difficulty, slurring, word-finding difficulty, or language confusion
• Loss of consciousness or unexplained falls
• Personality or behavioural change without prior psychiatric history
• Suspected multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis or relapsing neurological symptoms

Neurological Emergency, Call 999

• Sudden severe headache, worst of your life; possible subarachnoid haemorrhage
• Acute facial drooping, arm weakness, or speech loss, acute stroke
• First seizure in a child under 1 year or an adult with no prior epilepsy diagnosis
• Confusion, fever, and neck stiffness, possible bacterial meningitis
• Loss of consciousness following head trauma
• Status epilepticus, seizure lasting more than 5 minutes

Rapidly Progressive Weakness, Urgent Same-Day Assessment

Rapidly progressive ascending weakness over days, possible Guillain-Barré syndrome, requires urgent same-day neurological assessment (not a routine appointment). Contact DRFK for same-day assessment during clinic hours.

The Referral Pathway, GP → Neurologist → Neurosurgeon

GP/primary care initiates basic investigations and refers for specialist assessment. The neurologist diagnoses and medically manages epilepsy, migraine, neuropathy, MS, Parkinson's, and dementia. The neurosurgeon is consulted when surgery is required, brain tumour, aneurysm, hydrocephalus, DBS, spinal cord compression, or refractory epilepsy requiring resection.

At DRFK, Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar spans neurological assessment and neurosurgical intervention, providing integrated care that reduces delays between diagnosis and surgical decision-making.

Medical Neurological Management

• Epilepsy management: AED selection, dose optimisation, therapeutic monitoring, and seizure diary analysis targeting seizure freedom with minimum side effects.
• Parkinson's management: Levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B and COMT inhibitors calibrated to stage and complications; physiotherapy coordination; DBS assessment when indicated.
• Multiple sclerosis management: DMT selection by subtype and MRI activity; relapse management with IV methylprednisolone. DMT initiation subject to confirmed DHA prescriber authorisation.
• Migraine management: Acute and preventive optimisation; medication-overuse headache identification; CGRP therapy and botulinum toxin where clinically indicated within DHA prescriber scope.
• Peripheral neuropathy management: Aetiological treatment where possible; neuropathic pain control with pregabalin, duloxetine, or amitriptyline; functional preservation with physiotherapy.
• Dementia management: Cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine in Alzheimer's disease; vascular risk optimisation; caregiver education and support coordination.

Emergency Neurological Pathway at DRFK

For acute presentations during clinic hours, TIA, first seizure, acute severe headache, or sudden neurological deficit, DRFK provides same-day assessment with immediate CT brain, blood panel, and neurological examination. Life-threatening emergencies are stabilised and transferred to hospital emergency departments with full documentation.

For acute stroke symptoms, call 999 immediately, do not travel to a clinic.

Movement Disorder Neurology and Surgery Dubai

Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and atypical parkinsonism are managed within DRFK's movement disorder programme, medical optimisation plus surgical assessment for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in eligible patients.

Epilepsy Specialist Dubai

Comprehensive epilepsy care including first seizure assessment, syndrome classification, AED optimisation, and surgical pathway coordination for drug-refractory epilepsy in liaison with the appropriate epilepsy surgery centre.

Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Disorders

MS, NMOSD, autoimmune encephalitis, and other immune-mediated conditions require specialist neuroimmunological management with access to disease-modifying therapies and immunotherapy protocols within confirmed prescriber scope.

Stroke Neurology and TIA Management

Rapid assessment of TIA and minor stroke presentations with same-day evaluation, vascular imaging, and secondary prevention, significantly reducing the risk of major stroke in the days and weeks following TIA without specialist intervention.

Neurodegenerative Disease Management

Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy require long-term specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment coordination. Op. Dr. Fatih Kırar coordinates with the appropriate multidisciplinary care network, including MND care pathways where indicated.

What to Bring to Your Neurology Consultation

• Previous MRI, CT, or EEG reports and imaging discs
• Full medication list including supplements
• Symptom diary for seizures, headaches, or movement symptoms
• Family history of neurological conditions
• Emirates ID and health insurance card