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Dr Nazar Sharaf

Verified Neurology Rochdale

Dr Nazar Sharaf

5 years of experience 5.0 (56 verified reviews)

2,208+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nazar Sharaf at a glance

Dr Nazar Sharaf is a Neurology practitioner based in Rochdale, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Rochdale, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nazar Sharaf is a distinguished Consultant Neurologist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester and also practises as a visiting Neurologist at Fairfield General Hospital in Bury. In parallel with his clinical commitments, he serves as an Honorary Lecturer in Neurosciences at the University of Manchester, where he is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and supporting the professional development of medical students and trainees.

Dr Sharaf graduated with honours from Sultan Qaboos University in Oman in 2000 with both a BSc and MD, before completing a PhD in Molecular Immunology at the University of Sheffield in 2006. His doctoral research explored the molecular and genetic determinants of innate and adaptive immune responses, focusing particularly on the IL-1 gene cluster — an area that continues to inform his interest in inflammatory, immunological, and neuroimmune disorders.

Following specialist training in General Medicine and General Neurology within the North Western Deanery, Dr Sharaf was appointed as a Consultant Neurologist at Salford Royal in 2014. He has published widely across basic science and clinical neurology and remains actively engaged in research, medical innovation, and postgraduate education.

Clinical and Research Expertise

Dr Sharaf manages the full spectrum of neurological disease, including headache disorders, blackouts, dizziness, epilepsy, movement disorders, tremor, balance and gait disturbance, cognitive and memory disorders, neuropathies, cerebrovascular disease, muscle disorders, myasthenia, and a wide range of other complex neurological presentations.

He also has a substantial research portfolio with a particular focus on multiple sclerosis (MS) and atypical neuroinflammatory disorders including NMOSD, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune encephalalitis and paraneoplastic syndromes. He has played a key role in numerous national and international MS clinical trials across all clinical phases.

Major Clinical Research Involvement

Principal Investigator

Freviva – Phase 3, randomised, double-blind study evaluating frexalimab (SAR441344) vs placebo in non-relapsing secondary progressive MS.

Frexa – Phase 3, randomised, double-blind studies comparing frexalimab (SAR441344) with teriflunomide in relapsing forms of MS.

Ocarina – Phase 1b, multicentre, open-label study assessing safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and pharmacodynamics of ascending doses of a new subcutaneous ocrelizumab formulation.

ENSURE-2 – Phase 3, multi-centre, double-blind trial evaluating IMU-838 vs placebo in relapsing MS.

Fenhance – Phase 3, multicentre, double-blind study comparing fenebrutinib with teriflunomide in relapsing MS.

Liberto – Single-arm, open-label extension study assessing the long-term effectiveness and safety of ocrelizumab in patients previously enrolled in Roche-sponsored phase IIIb/IV trials.

O’HAND – Phase IIIb, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ocrelizumab in primary progressive MS.

SINAPPS-2 – Phase II, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of IV immunoglobulins and rituximab for antibody-associated psychosis.

ENSEMBLE – Open-label, single-arm study evaluating the effectiveness and safety of ocrelizumab in early-stage relapsing–remitting MS.


Sub-Investigator / Rater

Hercules – Phase 3, randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of SAR442168 in non-relapsing secondary progressive MS.

Perseus – Phase 3, randomised, double-blind study of SAR442168 vs placebo in primary progressive MS.

CAR-T (CC-97540 / BMS-986353) – Phase 1, multicentre, dose-escalation trial of CD19-targeted CAR-T therapy in relapsing and progressive MS.

ChariotMS – UK multicentre phase IIb study evaluating cladribine tablets in advanced MS (EDSS 6.5–8.5) with a focus on upper limb function preservation.

MS-STAT2 – Phase 3, randomised, double-blind trial evaluating repurposed simvastatin in secondary progressive MS to slow disability progression.

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

— Dr Nazar Sharaf

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Rochdale (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Neurology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Rochdale (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-235659 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-7CCFD81A · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,598
Annual physical exam 99395 416
Vaccination administration 90471 2,448
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,687

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 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Nazar Sharaf in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet Nazar Sharaf

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nazar Sharaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3256/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37467009 · cited by 78
  2. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Nazar Sharaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1820/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33176697 · cited by 20
  3. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nazar Sharaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5310/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30660960 · cited by 178

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — Rochdale · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.nazar.sharaf.2@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

56 verified reviews
4.99
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5★ 2
4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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 Nazar Sharaf's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Nazar Sharaf treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Neurology

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Nazar Sharaf speaks English.

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