Always as a learner

My journey

I am a neurosurgeon working in the UK. My journey started in Alexandria, Egypt, where I did my initial training. Moving to the UK was a big step for me: a new system, a new culture, and a lot to learn.

My path has not been perfectly planned from the beginning. It has been built step by step, guided by curiosity more than certainty.

I have spent more than 10 years learning and practising neurosurgery — around 6 years in Egypt and 7 years in the UK — across different teams, hospitals, and working styles. Over this time, I have grown not only in technical skills, but also in decision-making, communication, and patient-centred care.

I was awarded the FRCS (SN), a milestone that reflects years of focused effort and development. Alongside my clinical work, I followed my academic interest in neuroscience and completed my MD (Res) in Neuroscience. My earlier academic work included a special interest in neuro-oncology and glioblastoma — today, my professional direction is increasingly centred on Functional Neurosurgery, with particular enthusiasm for the field's precision, decision-making, and technology, and its close connection with Epilepsy Surgery.

Where neuroscience meets real patient impact

Clinically, I am drawn to the areas where precision, technology, and decision-making come together:

• Functional neurosurgery & neuromodulation — deep brain stimulation (DBS) and the wider family of neuromodulation techniques, including VNS and SCS.
• Epilepsy surgery — a field closely connected to functional neurosurgery, and a growing focus of my practice.
• Research & academic neuroscience — grounded in my MD (Res), with earlier work in neuro-oncology and glioblastoma.

Education is the other half of the story

Alongside surgery and research, I have a long-term passion for e-learning. I started building educational content when I was a medical student, and over the years I have gained strong experience in creating structured learning that is practical, clear, and supportive for doctors and students.

For me, surgery, neuroscience, and education are connected. Each one helps me understand the brain better — and helps me support others in their learning journey.

Here, I share my journey, reflections, and contributions across neurosurgery, neuroscience, and medical education — always as a learner.