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Dr. Atta Ghassan

Verified Neurology Abu Dhabi

Dr. Atta Ghassan

15 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

7,969+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Atta Ghassan at a glance

Dr. Atta Ghassan is a Neurology practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Atta Ghassan, Head of the Neurology Department at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, is a highly skilled Consultant Neurologist with a career spanning over two decades across Iraq, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Atta completed his medical degree (MBChB) from Al Nahrain University in Iraq in 1994 and earned his Iraqi Board in Neurology (FICMS) in 2002. His expertise was further honed in the UK, where he trained in Neurosciences at Charing Cross Hospital and in Neurological Rehabilitation at Queen’s Medical Center, Nottingham University Hospital, and Nottingham City Hospital. Additionally, he practised at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Queen Square Hospital in London, where he gained valuable experience in neurology at Hammersmith Hospital, managing cases of muscular dystrophies in children.
Dr. Atta has worked extensively in both government and private hospitals, beginning his career in teaching hospitals in Iraq before moving to the UAE in 2006.
Since 2013, he has been a dedicated consultant and the Head of the Neurology Department at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi.
In his practice, Dr. Atta addresses a range of neurological conditions, including migraine and headache disorders including facial pain, neuralgia and weakness, as well as dizziness and vertigo, neck and back pain (spinal disorders), seizure disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders of the nervous system, movement disorders such as tremors and Parkinson’s disease, gait disturbances, and disorders of nerves and muscles including radiculopathy, neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders and myopathy.
“It was my honour, with the full support of Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi management, to establish the first Migraine and Headache Clinic in Abu Dhabi in 2022. In addition, in 2024, it was interesting to further solidify my reputation as an expert in Multiple Sclerosis through initiating and establishing the Multiple Sclerosis Centre at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi.”
Actively engaged in medical education, Dr. Atta serves as a co-examiner and lecturer for medical students, contributing to the training of the next generation of physicians. His professional memberships include the Emirates Medical Association, the Emirates Neurology Society, and the Iraq Medical Association. Dr. Atta’s dedication to neurology is evident in his active participation in international conferences across the UAE, UK, Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Syria, and Iraq, as well as Spain, South Korea, Bahrain, and Austria, continually advancing his knowledge and expertise for the benefit of his patients.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Atta Ghassan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Neurology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-692790 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-7BF9D01A · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,759
Annual physical exam 99395 1,993
Vaccination administration 90471 593
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,070

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Atta Ghassan
HEADSHOT
Atta Ghassan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Atta Ghassan with the team
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Atta Ghassan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet Atta Ghassan

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Atta Ghassan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2264/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35938588 · cited by 95
  2. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Atta Ghassan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2200/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37609929 · cited by 13

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Neurology European Annual Congress (Neurology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Neurology National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology 2026-03-17 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology? 2026-01-15 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · atta.ghassan@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
5.00
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1 review
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Atta Ghassan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Atta Ghassan treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

Dr. Atta Ghassan is one of 166 neurology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse neurology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Atta Ghassan specialise in?

    Atta Ghassan specialises in Neurology in Abu Dhabi, AE. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Atta Ghassan speaks English.

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