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Dr Mohammad Al Olama

Neurosurgery Dubai

Dr Mohammad Al Olama

11 years of experience

7,348+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mohammad Al Olama at a glance

Dr Mohammad Al Olama is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Al Olama is a highly esteemed neurosurgeon with extensive experience in successfully treating a variety of brain and spine conditions. He has been recognized as one of the UAE’s pioneers in the field of neurosurgery and has introduced numerous innovations to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Al Olama has successfully treated patients with brain trauma, brain tumours, spine tumours, and vascular malformations such as aneurysms and AVMs. He has also operated on patients with cervical and lumbar disc diseases, implanted devices such as spinal cord stimulators for pain and deep brain stimulators for Parkinson’s disease and dystonia. He has also treated paediatric patients with hydrocephalus.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Al Olama has been instrumental in advancing the field of neurosurgery in the UAE and the wider region. He was the first neurosurgeon to use ICP monitoring and EVD monitoring correctly for head trauma patients and introduced pentothal anaesthesia for head trauma patients. He also performed the first endoscopic surgery in DHA and foetal surgery for the repair of myelomeningocele in the Arab region.
Dr. Al Olama is the President of Emirates Society of Neurological Surgeons, President of Gulf Neurosurgical Society, and General Secretary of Arab Pediatric Neurosurgical Society. His areas of expertise include all types of intracranial hematomas, brain aneurysms and AVMs, brain and skull trauma, brain and spine tumours, cervical and lumbar disc, lumbar stenosis, shunts, and spinal cord stimulators.

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

— Dr Mohammad Al Olama

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-969881 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-4FB8A06C · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 307
Annual physical exam 99395 2,645
Vaccination administration 90471 1,533
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,274

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mohammad Al Olama
HEADSHOT
Mohammad Al Olama in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mohammad Al Olama with the team
WITH TEAM
Mohammad Al Olama at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Mohammad Al Olama

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Mohammad Al Olama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9317/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33604518 · cited by 51
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mohammad Al Olama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4124/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37544073 · cited by 33
  3. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Mohammad Al Olama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4245/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37140766 · cited by 119

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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mohammad.alolama@euroclinics.example

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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 Mohammad Al Olama's Areas of Specialty

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Neurosurgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Mohammad Al Olama specialises in Neurosurgery in Dubai, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

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    Mohammad Al Olama treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Mohammad Al Olama practise?

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    Mohammad Al Olama speaks English.

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