Ashraf Abouharb

Biography

Mr Abouharb is a full time adults consultant Neurosurgeon in the NHS, based in the Royal Victoria Hospital regional Neuroscience unit in Belfast trust. Was graduated in 1997, and following comprehensive European training programme in neurosurgery / EANS, became a consultant and specialist neurosurgeon in 2005. After completion of 2 years of clinical fellowship in the UK with special interest in Vascular and Spinal neurosurgery, he took a post of a  consultant neurosurgeon in 2008. Mr Abouharb has been a core active member of multidisciplinary teams / MDT / locally and regionally including regional  NI neuro oncology group and national British Neurovascular group. Mr Abouharb started his private practice in 2009 and has practicing privileges in Kingsbridge Private Hospital. Specialist interest including: Vascular Neurosurgery / management and treatment of  Brain aneurysms, AV malformations and fistulas, Cavernomas / Spinal Neurosurgery / management and treatment of degenerative disc disease and conditions, spinal lesions including spinal tumours and vascular malformations / Mr Abouharb has also developed experience in minimally invasive spinal surgery including spinal fusion. Mr Abouharb has  experience in the management and treatment of a range of general neurosurgical conditions including Hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, Head injuries, Peripheral nerves surgery, and benign brain lesions including meningiomas. Mr Abouharb does not provide consultations  for Paediatric Neurosurgery, Pituitary /Acoustic Neuroma  lesions, Stereotactic  and functional neurosurgery. Mr Abouharb is available for private consultations in Kingsbridge private hospital.  

Research Interest

Vascular Neurosurgery / management and treatment of  Brain aneurysms, AV malformations and fistulas, Cavernomas / Spinal Neurosurgery / management and treatment of degenerative disc disease and conditions, spinal lesions including spinal tumours and vascular malformations