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Trust score 98/100
Dr Shahzad Maqbool
👤 2 years of experience
2,680+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Shahzad Maqbool is a highly experienced neurological and spinal surgeon with an extensive career spanning over two decades. He graduated in 1989 from the University of the Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan, and went on to complete a fellowship in neurosurgery with the College of Surgeons of South Africa in 1999. In 2013, he further specialised by completing a fellowship in Interventional Pain Practice.
With over 26 years of experience as a consultant, Dr Shahzad has spent 18 years leading neurosurgery departments in well-established hospitals across South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Notably, he played a pioneering role in developing neurological and spinal services in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, establishing both government and private sector provisions before relocating to the UAE in 2010, where he continues to practise.
Throughout his career, Dr Shahzad has performed more than 5,000 major brain and spine surgeries in both adult and paediatric patients, in addition to a wide range of procedures focused on chronic pain management.
With over 26 years of experience as a consultant, Dr Shahzad has spent 18 years leading neurosurgery departments in well-established hospitals across South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Notably, he played a pioneering role in developing neurological and spinal services in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, establishing both government and private sector provisions before relocating to the UAE in 2010, where he continues to practise.
Throughout his career, Dr Shahzad has performed more than 5,000 major brain and spine surgeries in both adult and paediatric patients, in addition to a wide range of procedures focused on chronic pain management.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Shahzad Maqbool
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · Neurosurgery
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Neurosurgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 316 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,738 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,138 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,821 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 9 · i10: 5
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
DOI: 10.3858/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37385200 · cited by 108
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Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across AE
DOI: 10.4259/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39375095 · cited by 150
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Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
DOI: 10.2114/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39909666 · cited by 112
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Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across AE
DOI: 10.4118/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34463693 · cited by 98
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 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
- Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · shahzad.maqbool@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
2 verified reviews5.00
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2 reviews
- 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
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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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