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Dr. Ghulam Shabbir

Verified Neurology Dubai

Dr. Ghulam Shabbir

3 years of experience 4.9 (175 verified reviews)

2,264+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ghulam Shabbir at a glance

Dr. Ghulam Shabbir is a Neurology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

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Dr. Ghulam Shabbir is a highly qualified neurologist with extensive expertise garnered over his distinguished career. He began his medical journey by qualifying in 1999 and subsequently underwent rigorous training at prestigious institutions including Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) Karachi, and Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi. His dedication and pursuit of specialization led to achieving MCPS (General Medicine), FCPS (Neurology), and Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and European Board of Neurology.
Dr. Shabbir's professional experience spans over five years at Aga Khan University Hospital, where he made significant contributions to neurology and conducted extensive research published in national and international journals. His scholarly achievements have been recognized by esteemed bodies such as the American Association of Neurophysiology and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the European Neurology Society, affirming his eligibility for board examinations.
Throughout his career, Dr. Shabbir has excelled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, memory impairments, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. He is adept in managing vertigo, dizziness, neck pain, lower back pain, intervertebral disc diseases, muscle diseases, generalized weakness, multiple sclerosis, diabetic neuropathy, and various other neuropathies. Dr. Shabbir also specializes in performing essential neurological tests such as EEG, NCS, EMG, VEP, and EMG-guided Botox therapy to aid in precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
With a commitment to advancing neurological care, Dr. Shabbir has provided his expertise in neurology across different regions including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Brunei Darussalam, and the United Arab Emirates. He is widely respected for his clinical acumen, dedication to research, and contributions to the field of neurology globally.

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

— Dr. Ghulam Shabbir

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Neurology
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-920138 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-6F6998D6 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 166
Annual physical exam 99395 1,912
Vaccination administration 90471 376
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 183

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 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ghulam Shabbir
HEADSHOT
Ghulam Shabbir in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghulam Shabbir with the team
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Ghulam Shabbir at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Ghulam Shabbir

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across AE
    Ghulam Shabbir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7201/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33895965 · cited by 14
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
    Ghulam Shabbir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7996/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30923908 · cited by 172
  3. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across AE
    Ghulam Shabbir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1768/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30488393 · cited by 162

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

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Patient reviews

175 verified reviews
4.87
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175 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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. Ghulam Shabbir's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Ghulam Shabbir 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. Ghulam Shabbir 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 Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Ghulam Shabbir specialise in?

    Ghulam Shabbir specialises in Neurology in Dubai, AE. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ghulam Shabbir treat?

    Ghulam Shabbir treats conditions within Neurology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ghulam Shabbir practise?

    Ghulam Shabbir practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ghulam Shabbir speak?

    Ghulam Shabbir speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Ghulam Shabbir?

    Ghulam Shabbir has a verified rating of 4.87/5 from 175 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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