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.
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
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Neurology
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Neurology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,759 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,993 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 593 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,070 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 11
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European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
DOI: 10.2264/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35938588 · cited by 95
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Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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
- Awareness When should you see a neurology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · atta.ghassan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
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1 review
- 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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★★★★★ ✓ 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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