Dr. Muhammad Doghaim

Senior Specialist, Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery

Dr. Muhammad is a skilled neurosurgeon with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and spinal disorders. He holds a Doctor of Medicine and a Master’s degree in Neurosurgery from Damascus University, Syria, and is certified by both the Kuwaiti Board of Neurosurgery and the Arab Board of Neurosurgery.

He further advanced his expertise by obtaining the EuroSpine Diploma and completing a Fellowship in Pain Management in Belgium. Dr. Mohammad is also a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Throughout his career, he has worked as a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Assad University Hospital in Syria, and as a Neurosurgeon in both the Ministry of Health and private hospitals in Kuwait, providing specialized care for a wide range of neurological and spine conditions.

Years of Experience

22

Treatments & Services

Performing therapeutic procedures for the spine and pain management

Performing minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery for cervical and lumbar disc herniations

Using local injection techiniques including radio-frequency for reducing chronic back, neck and neuropathic pain

Performing spinal decompression and stabilization (fusion) using the latest navigation and robotic technologies

Specialized cranial and functional neurosurgery

Performing precise resection of brain and spinal cord tumors using neuronavigation and microscope

Performing awake craniotomy to help preserve speech and motor functions

Performing functional surgery for refractory epilepsy and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s

Managing hydrocephaslus and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders

Providing treatments for neuro-trauma and peripheral nerves

Providing comprehensive surgical care for head injuries, spinal trauma, and brain hemorrhages

Performing surgical release for peripheral nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome

Correcting congenital neurological malformations in children and adults

Education

2021
Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
2019
Fellowship in Pain Management from a specialized hospital, Belgium
2017
Kuwaiti Board of Neurosurgery
2016
Arab Board of Neurosurgery
2011
EuroSpine Diploma
2004 - 2010
Master in Neurosurgery from Damascus University, Syria
1998 - 2004
Doctor of Medicine from Damascus University, Syria

Work Experience

2026
Senior Specialist at Kuwait Hospital, Kuwait
2020 - 2025
Neurosurgeon at a private hospital, Kuwait
2012 - 2019
Neurosurgeon at the Ministry of Health, Kuwait
2011 - 2012
Consultant Neurosurgeon at Assad University Hospital, Syria
2004 - 2010
Residency at Damascus University Hospital, Syria