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Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal

Verified Neurosurgery Dubai

Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal

7 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

11,725+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal at a glance

Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Qays Fadhil Shimal is a highly respected Specialist Neurosurgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field of neurosurgery and spinal disorders. He graduated with an MBChB from the College of Medicine at Kufa University in 1989 and completed his neurosurgical fellowship with the Iraqi Committee of Medical Specialisation in 1997. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), reflecting his international standing in the field.
Dr Shimal has held several senior roles, including Head of the Neurosurgery Department at NMC Specialty Hospital in the UAE. He currently practices at HMS Al Garhoud and Mirdif Hospitals, where he provides expert surgical care for a wide range of neurological and spinal conditions. His areas of surgical expertise include laminectomy, microdiscectomy, cervical and lumbar disc replacement, scoliosis surgery, and spinal fusion.
Throughout his career, Dr Shimal has been actively involved in clinical teaching, resident supervision, and research. He is a member of professional bodies such as the Iraqi Neuroscience Committee, Iraqi Medical Association, and A.O. Spine Middle East. He has published on imaging diagnostics in brain lesions and has trained internationally in advanced neurosurgical techniques, earning recognition as one of the top neurosurgeons in the UAE.

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

— Dr. Qays Fadhil Shimal

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-669512 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-AB7A7270 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 691
Annual physical exam 99395 3,021
Vaccination administration 90471 2,309
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,994

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Qays Fadhil Shimal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Qays Fadhil Shimal with the team
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Qays Fadhil Shimal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Qays Fadhil Shimal

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Qays Fadhil Shimal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3767/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39944948 · cited by 195
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Qays Fadhil Shimal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7876/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37751155 · cited by 153
  3. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Qays Fadhil Shimal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5943/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35001936 · cited by 167
  4. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Qays Fadhil Shimal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5033/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30372768 · cited by 197

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · qays.fadhil.shimal@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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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. Qays Fadhil Shimal's Areas of Specialty

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Neurosurgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Qays Fadhil Shimal specialises in Neurosurgery in Dubai, AE. 37 years of clinical experience.

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