A UK-qualified stroke consultant with 24 years of experience in cerebrovascular disease. His career spans the full spectrum of stroke care, from prevention and hyper-acute treatment to rehabilitation and long-term care after stroke.

With a distinguished record of accomplishment in clinical practice, academia, and research, Dr. Salih has made significant contributions to leading medical institutions in the UK. He specialises in vascular neurology, stroke management, hypertension, and clinical pharmacology, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK.

In addition to his clinical excellence, Dr. Salih has demonstrated strong leadership in the development of integrated stroke services and has been instrumental in shaping stroke care both at national and international levels. His contributions to stroke service models, delivering training across the UK, and publishing original research in prestigious international stroke journals.