Trust score 8/100
Mr Aseem Alhaj
👤 4 years of experience
6,503+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Aseem Alhaj is a German Board-Certified Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon with extensive experience in complex brain and spine surgery. Known for his precision, innovation, and patient-centred approach, Dr. Alhaj is recognised as one of Dubai’s leading specialists in minimally invasive spinal procedures and advanced neurosurgical care.
He completed his neurosurgical residency at Hannover Medical School and Clemenshospital Münster — an Academic Hospital of Münster University — before working as a Specialist Neurosurgeon at Clemenshospital Münster. He later served as a Consultant Neurological Spine Surgeon at the Spine Clinic in Helios Seehospital Sahlenburg, where he performed a full spectrum of spinal surgeries, from minimally invasive interventions to complex reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Alhaj holds the Master Certificate in Spine Surgery from the German Spine Society (DWG) — a distinction awarded to only around 500 physicians across Germany in recognition of excellence and surgical quality. He has also earned the prestigious Spine Diplomas from EUROSPINE and EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies).
Dr. Alhaj’s expertise spans the full range of spinal and neurosurgical treatments, including:
Conservative management of neck and back pain
Minimally invasive microscopic and endoscopic surgery for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc diseases
Minimally invasive spinal fixation and fusion
Pedicle screw placement using spinal navigation (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine)
Microsurgery for brain and spinal tumours
Surgery for brain and spine trauma
Treatment of hydrocephalus with VP shunt
Peripheral nerve surgery
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain therapy
He completed his neurosurgical residency at Hannover Medical School and Clemenshospital Münster — an Academic Hospital of Münster University — before working as a Specialist Neurosurgeon at Clemenshospital Münster. He later served as a Consultant Neurological Spine Surgeon at the Spine Clinic in Helios Seehospital Sahlenburg, where he performed a full spectrum of spinal surgeries, from minimally invasive interventions to complex reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Alhaj holds the Master Certificate in Spine Surgery from the German Spine Society (DWG) — a distinction awarded to only around 500 physicians across Germany in recognition of excellence and surgical quality. He has also earned the prestigious Spine Diplomas from EUROSPINE and EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies).
Dr. Alhaj’s expertise spans the full range of spinal and neurosurgical treatments, including:
Conservative management of neck and back pain
Minimally invasive microscopic and endoscopic surgery for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc diseases
Minimally invasive spinal fixation and fusion
Pedicle screw placement using spinal navigation (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine)
Microsurgery for brain and spinal tumours
Surgery for brain and spine trauma
Treatment of hydrocephalus with VP shunt
Peripheral nerve surgery
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain therapy
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Aseem Alhaj
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Neurosurgery
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Neurosurgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 130 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,804 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 940 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,259 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across AE
DOI: 10.1471/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31230681 · cited by 18
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
DOI: 10.3176/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36847766 · cited by 96
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Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across AE
DOI: 10.4951/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32759272 · cited by 54
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
DOI: 10.1164/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37707135 · cited by 84
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Neurosurgery European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
- Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · aseem.alhaj@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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