Dr. Wafaa Al Shehhi

Consultant, Paediatric Neurology and Epileptology
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Dr. Wafaa Al Shehhi, M.B.B.S., is a Consultant in Paediatric Neurology and Epileptology with the Department of Paediatrics at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dr. Al Shehhi is a board-certified paediatric neurologist and epileptologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children, with a particular focus on epilepsy. Her clinical practice encompasses complex epilepsy syndromes, neurophysiology, and the care of children with treatment-resistant seizures. She completed advanced fellowship training in epilepsy and neurophysiology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Her work includes EEG interpretation, multidisciplinary epilepsy care, and participation in research related to genetic epilepsy syndromes and advanced therapeutic approaches. Dr. Al Shehhi is actively involved in education, research, and professional leadership in paediatric neurology and epilepsy at both regional and international levels.

Doctor can help with

  • Paediatric neurological disorders
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Neurophysiology and EEG interpretation
  • Drug-resistant epilepsy

Memberships

  • International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
  • Paediatric Commission Member, ILAE
  • American Epilepsy Society (AES)
  • International Child Neurology Association (ICNA)
  • Oman League Against Epilepsy (OLAE)
  • Oman Medical Speciality Board (OMSB)

Licences and certifications

  • Board Certification in Paediatric Neurology, Saudi Board, Saudi Arabia
  • Diplomate, Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, Canada

Training and work experience

  • Consultant, Paediatric Neurology and Epileptology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • President

    Oman League Against Epilepsy, Oman

  • Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist and Electroencephalographer

    The Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman

  • Chief Fellow, Paediatric Epilepsy Fellowship

    The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

  • Fellow, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology

    The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada

  • Acting Consultant, Paediatric Neurology

    The Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman

  • Resident, Paediatric Neurology

    King Abdulaziz Medical City, Saudi Arabia

Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

    Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai, UAE
  • Internship in Medicine

    Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

Awards and recognitions

  • Best Resident Award, Paediatric Neurology

    King Abdulaziz Medical City, Saudi Arabia
  • Second Place, Research Award

    1st Paediatric Neurology Research Day, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • American Epilepsy Society (AES) Fellow Award

    AES Annual Meeting
  • Top 3 Poster Presentation Award

    Canadian League Against Epilepsy (CLAE) Annual Conference
  • Nominated for Prestigious ILAE Leadership Course

    International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
  • Award, Best Poster Presentation

    Omani Epilepsy Society, Oman

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