Dr. Nasser Al Khalifa
Neurology
Royal Bahrain Hospital — Manama, Bahrain
18+ years of experience
Dr. Nasser Al Khalifa is a senior neurologist at Royal Bahrain Hospital, one of Bahrain's leading private medical facilities. With 18 years of clinical experience and qualifications including MRCP (Neurology) and Fellowship of the European Academy of Neurology, he is among the most credentialled neurologists practising in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Dr. Al Khalifa manages a broad spectrum of neurological conditions with particular expertise in stroke neurology, epilepsy, and movement disorders. He is involved in Bahrain's national stroke awareness initiatives and has contributed to the establishment of acute stroke care protocols within the hospital. He is bilingual in English and Arabic, enabling clear communication with both local and expatriate patients.
Education Training
Dr. Al Khalifa completed his MBBS and MD before undertaking specialist training and achieving MRCP (Neurology) through the Royal Colleges of Physicians. He subsequently earned Fellowship of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN). His training included rotations at leading neurology centres in the United Kingdom and the broader Middle East region, where he developed advanced competencies in stroke thrombolysis, video-EEG monitoring, and movement disorder management. He is a member of the Arab Federation of Neurological Societies and maintains active participation in continuing medical education.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Al Khalifa's clinical expertise spans stroke neurology, epileptology, and movement disorder management. He performs EEG and video-EEG monitoring, nerve conduction studies, and botulinum toxin injections for dystonia and spasticity. He manages complex epilepsy including drug-resistant cases, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and peripheral neuropathies. He is experienced in acute stroke assessment and thrombolysis administration and participates in the hospital's multidisciplinary neurology team.
Royal Bahrain Hospital has a well-developed international patient services division, making it straightforward for medical tourists to access Dr. Al Khalifa's expertise. The hospital offers Arabic and English consultations, assistance with medical visa facilitation, accommodation referrals, and coordination with overseas treating physicians. Bahrain's central Gulf location makes it easily accessible from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other GCC states. Video consultations are available for initial neurological assessments.
Awards Recognition
Dr. Al Khalifa has been recognised by Royal Bahrain Hospital for his leadership in building the hospital's neurology department into one of Bahrain's strongest. His MRCP (Neurology) and FEAN credentials represent significant academic distinctions. He has presented research at Arab and European neurology congresses and has contributed to national public health initiatives promoting stroke awareness and prevention in Bahrain.
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