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Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly

Verified Neurosurgery Abu Dhabi

Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly

3 years of experience 5.0 (24 verified reviews)

6,567+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly at a glance

Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ 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 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly is an accomplished neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience in brain tumours, vascular neurosurgery (microsurgical and endovascular), spine surgery, and paediatric neurosurgery. He combines academic leadership with advanced clinical practice, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Alexandria University and Consultant Neurosurgeon at Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain.

Dr Metwaly graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Alexandria Faculty of Medicine in 2003, followed by a Master’s in General Surgery in 2008. He completed his PhD in Neurosurgery at Alexandria University in 2014. To further enhance his training, he undertook two prestigious clinical fellowships in Japan in 2012, at Shinshu University Hospital and Aizawa Hospital in Matsumoto, Nagano.

His career includes progressive academic and clinical posts, from House Officer at Alexandria University Hospital (2003) to Neurosurgery Resident (2005–2008), Assistant Lecturer (2008–2014), Lecturer (2014–2019), and later Assistant Professor (2019–2024). on sept 2025 he promoted to full professor. In July 2024, he was appointed Consultant Neurosurgeon at Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain, where he continues to deliver advanced neurosurgical care.

Actively engaged in research, Dr Metwaly has authored numerous publications and remains committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in neurosurgery.

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

— Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-749334 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-A48EBBD7 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,028
Annual physical exam 99395 266
Vaccination administration 90471 890
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,965

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

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Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly in consultation
IN OFFICE
Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly with the team
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Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across AE
    Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9769/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34322356 · cited by 20
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3314/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33723899 · cited by 14

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Abu Dhabi · 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 Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · tamer.ibrahim.metwaly@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

24 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Neurosurgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Tamer Ibrahim Metwaly specialises in Neurosurgery in Abu Dhabi, AE. 21 years of clinical experience.

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