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Dr. Noura Al Thani

Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric EpilepsyNeurodevelopmental Disorders

Sidra Medicine — Doha, Qatar

18+ years of experience

Languages: EnglishArabic

Overview

Dr. Noura Al Thani is a leading consultant in pediatric neurology at Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qatar's internationally accredited children's and women's hospital. With 18 years of specialised experience, she is one of Qatar's foremost experts in childhood epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and pediatric neurological conditions. Dr. Al Thani combines a commitment to evidence-based care with deep compassion for children and families navigating complex neurological diagnoses. She has played a pivotal role in building Sidra Medicine's pediatric neurology programme to international standards, bringing advanced diagnostic capabilities including video-EEG monitoring and epilepsy surgery evaluation to Qatar.

Education Training

Dr. Al Thani completed her undergraduate medical training and went on to pursue specialist training in pediatric neurology, earning fellowship qualifications including FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology) and FRCPCH (Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, UK). She undertook advanced training in pediatric epilepsy and neurophysiology at leading children's hospitals in North America and the United Kingdom. She has completed subspecialty training in epilepsy surgery evaluation and neurodevelopmental assessment, and regularly participates in international CME programmes to maintain the highest standards of clinical practice.

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Al Thani's clinical expertise covers the full range of pediatric neurological conditions. She is highly skilled in the diagnosis and management of childhood epilepsy, including genetic epilepsy syndromes, Dravet syndrome, and infantile spasms requiring complex pharmacological strategies. She performs and interprets pediatric EEG and video-EEG monitoring to guide epilepsy classification and surgical candidacy. Her neurodevelopmental practice includes assessment and management of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and global developmental delay. She also manages children with neuroinfectious diseases, headache disorders, and hereditary neuromuscular conditions.

International Patients

Sidra Medicine is a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine — Qatar, offering internationally benchmarked pediatric and women's healthcare. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and a dedicated international patient services team providing multilingual support in Arabic and English. Qatar's family-friendly environment, modern infrastructure, and geographic accessibility from South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa make Sidra Medicine a compelling destination for families seeking expert pediatric neurological care. Video consultation is available for international families in pre-assessment and post-treatment follow-up.

Awards Recognition

Dr. Al Thani has received recognition from the Qatar Medical Association and international neurological bodies for her contributions to pediatric neurology in the Gulf region. She has been honoured at regional pediatric conferences for her work in improving epilepsy outcomes in children and her commitment to neurodevelopmental care. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Child Neurology Association, actively contributing to global initiatives in pediatric epilepsy management.

Key Procedures

Pediatric EEGVideo-EEG MonitoringLumbar PunctureEMG in ChildrenEpilepsy Surgery Evaluation

Conditions Treated

Childhood EpilepsyAutism Spectrum DisorderADHDCerebral PalsyGenetic Epilepsy Syndromes

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Al Thani treats childhood epilepsy (including drug-resistant genetic epilepsies), autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay. She specializes in pediatric epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Yes. Dr. Al Thani offers video consultations for initial pediatric neurology assessment and ongoing epilepsy and neurodevelopmental follow-up for families who cannot travel frequently to Doha.
Dr. Al Thani holds MD, FAAN, and FRCPCH qualifications. She trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and completed an epilepsy fellowship at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

References

  1. MyMedicPlus Editorial Research, 2026
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